OPTA Europe outlines key priorities for European organic companies ahead of the 2024-2029 legislative...
On the occasion of its annual gathering in Nuremberg during Biofach, OPTA Europe presents its key demands for the future of European organic companies—...
NGT vote: “a step back for biodiversity that nonetheless safeguards traceability and national coexistence...
The European Parliament voted on the legislative proposal on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs). According to IFOAM Organics Europe the outcome is a step...
Opposition against patent on conventionally-bred lettuce rejected
After public hearing, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition against a patent on conventionally-bred lettuce. The patent (EP2966992) was granted to the...
Organic farmers call for fair prices and recognition of public goods delivery
As thousands of organic farmers have joined protests across Europe, the organic food and farming movement calls for fair prices for both consumers and...
New EU trade regime: let’s seize the opportunity to promote organic products around the...
The new EU organic regulation, which entered into force in 2022, involves a complete overhaul of the trade regime for organics. The list of...
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture
On the occasion of the launch of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture, IFOAM Organics Europe expresses its support for this initiative....
Vote on NGTs: A rushed outcome jeopardizing biosafety and freedom of choice
Today, the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI Committee) voted on the legislative proposal on so-called "New Genomic Techniques" (NGTs) but...
Green claims: IFOAM Organics Europe highlights product environmental footprint method’s shortcomings for agri-food
As compromise amendment negotiations on the Green Claims Directive proposal are taking place within the European Parliament, the organic movement warns MEPs of negative...
Aurora Abad: «OPTA Europe strongly supports the efforts to fight greenwashing»
Aurora Abad is the Secretary General of the Organic Processing and Trade Association (OPTA). She has been living in Brussels for 20 years working...
No Patents on Seeds!: «Let’s protect the future of European plant breeding together»
In recent years, there has been a concerning surge in patents on traditionally bred plants across Europe, raising alarms about potential threats to the...
