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Some consumers in the east of the EU complain that coffee tastes worse there than across the border, Jourova said. (Photo: European Commission)

EU sees 'more evidence' of dual food quality

EU commissioner for consumers Vera Jourova said on Tuesday (26 September) there was "more evidence" that the alleged practice of 'dual food quality' exists in Europe.

"We have heard many complaints of consumers noticing that the coffee, drinks, or fish fingers they buy in their local supermarket is of lower quality than in the supermarket across the border," said Jourova, showing a shift in the EU executive's view on the issue.

On 27 July, EU commission officials told EUobserver t...

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