The organic market in Italy: a decade of growth and transformation
Over the past ten years, organic farming in Italy has experienced a significant expansion, both in terms of consumers and production. This development is...
Brazil Prepares for COP30: Key Issues and Challenges of the Meeting
The Brazilian Amazon has been chosen as the venue for COP30, which will take place from November 10 to 21, with the aim of...
Dubai Organic Expo 2025 Ignites the Future of Sustainable Innovation
The Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo — the region’s largest and most influential platform for organic, natural, and sustainable products — returns...
Organic youth movement criticises lack of concrete tools and recognition of organic...
On October 21, the Commission published its long-awaited Strategy on Generational Renewal. Yet, the Strategy falls short of providing any concrete policy tools to support and encourage young people engaged in organic...
No Patents on Seeds!: Safeguard the patent-free zone for classical plant...
No Patents on Seeds! published a report on recently filed or granted European patents on classical plant breeding. One example is a patent on...
SustainSahel presents key innovations for a sustainable African agriculture
From 2020 to 2025, the EU-funded SustainSahel project supported smallholder farmers in the Sahel region, tackling land degradation and climate stress. Led by FiBL,...
Carrefour acquires the organic store chain Le Grand Panier Bio
Carrefour is strengthening its position in the French organic food market with the integration of the 15 stores belonging to the organic retail chain...
Complaint to the European Ombudsman: EU Commission deceives citizens with flawed...
Three NGOs, PAN Europe, IFOAM Organics Europe, and Global 2000, lodged a formal complaint before the European Ombudsman concerning the European Commission’s reliance on...
VIVANI & Demeter: How sustainable can chocolate be?
Consistent, credible, and ecological across the board. Wherever you see the Demeter seal, you can be sure that the product is good. Usually, this...
European Natural Beauty Awards – Official selection 2025
The Théâtre Marigny hosted the third edition of the European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA) — an event that has become an unmissable gathering for...
Japan’s sour-salt secret winning new fans
Once a hidden gem of Japanese home cooking, umeboshi, the tiny, tangy pickled plum is fast becoming a favourite with chefs, health enthusiasts and...
European Patent Office: Scandalous patent granted on tomatoes
Patent EP3911147 held by the Dutch company, Enza Zaden, claims genes conferring resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). This virus poses...
































