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OPTA Europe elects new Board with Stefan Hipp re-elected as President
A new chapter for OPTA Europe started at the 2026 General Assembly, held in Brussels on 24 September, when a new Board was elected...
EU Organic Awards 2026 celebrate excellence and innovation across Europe’s organic sector
On EU Organic Day, the winners of the fifth EU Organic Awards were announced today during a ceremony at the European Commission, celebrating outstanding...
Patent on lettuce upheld: European Patent Office rejects appeal
The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected an appeal filed by No Patents on Seeds! against a patent on conventionally bred lettuce (EP2966992). The...
Hearing on appeal against a patent on lettuce
The European Patent Office (EPO) will hold a public hearing on 22 September, to decide upon an appeal filed by No Patents on Seeds!...
One step forward, one step back: OPTA Europe’s position on the revision of the...
Last year, the European Commission proposed a targeted revision of the Organic Regulation with the stated objective of strengthening the competitiveness of the organic...
Italy: Concerns grow over the national organic label
Doubts about the compatibility of the national label provided for by the law of 9 March 2022 with the principle of free movement of...
EU Public Procurement Act recognises the role of organic food
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the explicit mention in the Public Procurement Act (PPA) of food procurement, and in particular of the role of organic...
The cost of being organic
The EU Regulation 2018/848 is the fundamental framework that guarantees the integrity of organic farming, and its rigorous certification standards are essential. However, some...
Import Promotion Desk showcases organic superfoods at SIAL 2026
Anyone looking for organic superfoods such as guayusa, maca and ginger, as well as international specialities ranging from Kampot pepper to panela and virgin...
VIP Val Venosta successfully concludes a complex organic season
In a year characterised by record volumes in Europe and complex geopolitical challenges, VIP, the Association of Val Venosta Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives, has...
