The Condition of the Polish Food Economy Following the Accession to the European Union. Impact of the Common Agricultural Policy upon the Agricultural Markets in Poland. Competitiveness of the Polish Food Sector after the Accession to the European Union. Public Resources as the Source for...

The Common Agricultural Policy has a minor impact on pork and beef market in Poland, though it has at its disposal a wide range of instruments. The abolition of customs barriers after the Polish accession to the EU in May 2004 increased the trade in pork and beef mainly with the European...

Poland’s accession to the EU led to rapid adjustments in the Polish food sector. Opening the enormous common European market, with over 450 million consumers, forced the processing industry to face an extreme competition, while creating at the same time an increased outlet opportunity. Customs...