European Organic Congress 2026: the sector calls for a CAP that supports organic farming
Europe’s organic sector needs a predictable policy framework and investment that connects farms with markets. This was a central message of the European Organic...
Von der Leyen highlights organic farming’s role in Europe’s resilience
As negotiations on the next EU budget and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) shape the future of European food and farming, over 260 representatives of...
Retailers bask in the Skin Food glow!
With centenary celebrations flowing through 2026, there’s a golden glow around Weleda’s legendary Skin Food that is benefiting everyone. The original Skin Food continues...
Natexpo 2026 welcomes 5,771 professionals and strengthens its business focus
Natexpo closed its 2026 edition at Eurexpo Lyon after two days focused on business, meetings between buyers and suppliers, and the latest trends in...
Organic umeboshi: Japanese tradition and intense flavour
Bold, tangy and unmistakably Japanese, umeboshi are one of Japan’s most distinctive preserved foods. Traditionally made from ume fruit, sea salt and red shiso...
Germany: Europe’s leader in organic plant-based alternatives
In Germany, plant-based foods are gaining ground in people's diets. Driven by health and environmental concerns, the organic sector is consolidating its position as...
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...
Veritas reaches 100 organic supermarkets in Spain: interview with CEO Anselmo Méndez
Veritas reaches 100 organic supermarkets as it continues its nationwide expansion, with its 25th anniversary already on the horizon. We speak to Anselmo Méndez,...
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...
