new genomic techniques

New genomic techniques (NGT): OPTA Europe calls to protect organic industry and consumers with...

A new compromise on new genomic techniques (NGTs) will be discussed by the Ambassadors of the Permanent Representation of the Member States to the...
organic farming

What organic farming achieves for environment and society – meta analysis provides comprehensive results

A review of over 500 scientific publications – a so-called meta analysis – analyses the potential of organic farming. It shows that in many...
cotecna

Suolo e Salute acquisition: reactions from Italian organic associations

The main Italian organic associations are looking from different perspectives at the acquisition of Suolo e Salute, the big name in organic inspection and...
Organic Seaveg Crispies

Clearspring Organic Seaveg Crispies Are Now Even Better!

Clearspring’s delicious and award-winning1 Organic Seaveg Crispies range recently had a major packaging makeover, which will eliminate almost five million single-use plastic trays each...
Ban Hatch

Brits call for end to 45 million male chick deaths as campaign demands ‘Ban...

Public polling has revealed that 72% of UK consumers are concerned about male chick culling in the egg industry. The new data also found...

UK Government’s SFI closure risks sustainable farming and organic growth

The UK Government’s abrupt decision to halt new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has sparked outrage across the agricultural sector, with both...
Alimentación ecológica Metro

Organic Food Shakes Up the Barcelona Metro!

From April to September, organic products will take center stage in the Barcelona Metro. This will be achieved through a series of informative panels...
Weleda

Weleda unveils its first comprehensive modernisation of the brand appearance in over 100 years

Weleda AG, the global leader in certified natural skincare and holistic wellbeing products, has introduced a renewed brand identity. The logo, corporate design, and...
European patent on beer

No decision on European patent on beer and barley

A hearing on a patent granted to Carlsberg (EP2575433) took place today before the Board of Appeal at the European Patent Office (EPO) in...
Water Resilience

IFOAM Organics Europe calls for concrete action in the water resilience strategy to reduce...

IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Commission’s intention, outlined in the Vision on Agriculture and Food, to publish a Water Resilience Strategy. Addressing Europe’s...