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...

Branded Content 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...

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...

Branded content 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,...

The upcoming EU Seed law and its implication for agrobiodiversity

Imagine being told you are no longer allowed to grow potatoes, lentils, beans, or even wheat in your backyard. It sounds absurd — yet...

Weleda celebrates major milestone: 100 years of loving skin

Few beauty products stand the test of time to become true cult classics, even fewer remain with their original formulation unchanged. Introduced in 1926,...

UK organic market nudges £4 billion as sector outperforms conventional again

As well as solid growth in organic food and drink in the supermarket channel, highlights from 2025 included 8% growth in organic beauty and...