European food retailers call for labelling, traceability and patent protection of NGTs
Ahead of the crucial vote in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI Committee), leading retail companies, including several Demeter members, are calling for improvements...
Patents on Seeds: European Patent Office vs. the EU
Patents on plants obtained from conventional breeding are prohibited in Europe. The EU made this clear in 2017 by amending the European Patent Convention...
Soil biodiversity: the invisible engine sustaining ecosystems and food systems
Beneath our feet lies one of the most complex and least understood ecosystems on Earth. Soil biodiversity, the life hidden belowground, supports healthy ecosystems,...
NATRUE announces the Inaugural Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum 2026 in Berlin
NATRUE, the international association for natural and organic cosmetics, is proud to announce the first-ever Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum, taking place on 20 May...
Discover the mEATquality app, a practical tool for more sustainable livestock farming
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A practical app to assess sustainability in livestock farming
The mEATquality app is designed to help farmers and advisors assess the sustainability of poultry...
€12.7 million fine in France over an agreement to separate brands and limit competition...
The French Competition Authority has imposed a €12.67 million fine on Synadis Bio, Greenweez (Carrefour), Intermarché (ITM Entreprises) and Les Comptoirs de la Bio...
80 percent of European citizens say NO to patents on seeds
Public opposition to patents on seeds remains strong across Europe. A representative survey published today by No Patents on Seeds! in five EU member...
Terraloe seeks a new owner to continue the path of an established natural cosmetics...
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Opportunity to take over Terraloe, a brand with a story in natural cosmetics
Aloe Vera Cosméticos S.L. is opening a transfer process and is...
Analysis of the Organic Avocado Market in Europe: Q1 2026 Report
Campaign transitions, market behaviour and outlook for the second quarter. The first quarter of the year marks a turning point for the European organic avocado...
Natexpo 2026 aligns with the market recovery momentum
Natexpo is actively preparing its 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Lyon on September 28–29, in line with its strategic objectives. To date,...
