The use of biodiversity as a means of adaptation to climate change is a...
The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected an appeal filed against a patent granted to Monsanto (now Bayer). Patent EP2134870 covers the breeding of...
The Mima Terra Mediterranean infusions will be present at the Middle East Organic &...
Mima Terra will participate in the Middle East Organic & Natural Product Expo Dubai, scheduled to take place from 18 to 20 November at the...
Opposition against patent on maize rejected: far-reaching monopoly claims on conventional breeding upheld
On October 15th, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition against a patent held by the company, KWS, on cold-tolerant maize (EP...
Growth and recovery: insights from the Organic Trade Conference
This year’s Organic Trade Conference delivered an encouraging message for the sector, highlighting how organic food and drink is now outpacing its non-organic counterparts...
Leading retailers flock to Nordic Natural & Organic Expo for its ambitious move to...
The Nordic Organic Food Fair, now including The Good Food Fair, and The Natural Beauty & Health Show concluded its highly anticipated annual trade...
European project “Pro-Wild” to protect and promote crop wild relatives launched
A ground-breaking European initiative, "Pro-Wild", has officially commenced with the aim of protecting and promoting crop wild relatives (CWR) that are closely related to...
European Natural Beauty Awards: a night of recognition for the natural cosmetics industry
The inaugural European Natural Beauty Awards ceremony, held on October 9, 2024, in the heart of Stockholm, was a resounding success, bringing together over...
Strategic dialogue creates unique momentum to reconcile environmental & economic sustainability
Speaking at a hearing in the European Parliament committee for Agriculture on the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture, IFOAM...
20 new European patents on conventionally bred seeds
No Patents on Seeds! is publishing a new report on patents covering conventionally-bred plants. Although Europe only permits patents on genetically engineered plants, the...
Growing together: competence centre for Swiss plant breeding
Climate change and new diseases call for new varieties adapted to Switzerland. FiBL Switzerland, Agroscope, ETH Zurich, Sativa Rheinau AG and Delley Seeds and...
