Constructive approach needed in the organic regulation negotiations
Yesterday, Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan was presented for the regular exchange of views with the members of the Committee of Agriculture in the European...
65.000 x opposition against Syngenta patent on tomatoes
A mass opposition will today be filed against a patent on tomatoes held by the Swiss company Syngenta. 65.000 individuals from 59 countries and...
IFOAM EU: change of directors, president re-elected
Long-term IFOAM EU Director Marco Schlüter officially stepped down on Friday, April 8. Eduardo Cuoco who was responsible for Technology Research Platform for organic food and farming TPOrganics was...
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2016 opens this weekend
The UK’s biggest trade show for natural and organic food, health and beauty products opens at London ExCeL on 17-18 April. Thousands of buyers...
Mobilisation for start of mass opposition against patent on tomatoes
This week, a European-wide coalition is starting a mass opposition against a patent held by the Swiss company Syngenta on tomatoes produced by conventional...
Natural & Organic Products Europe to showcase record number of organic products for 2016
Visitors to this month’s Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show will be able to source more certified organic food, drink, health, nutrition, and beauty...
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses
IFOAM is proud to be part of the International Year of Pulses (IYP) as it is an effective way to raise awareness of the...
Große Bühne für die Besten – Die Bohlsener Mühle ist das nachhaltigste KMU* Deutschlands!
Am 27.11.2015 öffnete sich in Düsseldorf zum achten Mal der Vorhang von Deutschlands wichtigster Nachhaltigkeitsbühne. Unter den geladenen Gästen waren auch 2015 wieder...
Bill Gates: can we have an honest conversation about GMOs?
Some of the world's most powerful figures tout the benefits of GMOs, writes Stacy Malkan, but what's the real story? Facts on the ground...
European organic market grew to more than 26 billion euros in 2014
In 2014, the European organic market grew by approximately 7.6 percent to a value of more than 26 billion euros. Consumers in the European Union...
