More than 10 percent of the European Union’s farmland was organic...
Increasing by 5.1 percent, the European Union's organic area continued to grow steadily in 2022, reaching 16.9 million hectares, which accounts for 10.4 percent...
Time for organic to become the conventional practice
It is quite an understatement to write that we live in turbulent times. Even if you are able to narrow down to only the...
BIOFACH 2024: 100 years of biodynamic farming
At Biofach this year the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International celebrates 100 years of biodynamic farming. This is an opportunity to reflect on the beginnings...
Agroecology, Regenerative, Natural and Organics: Competition or one harmonic family? A...
Organic is not alone anymore. Various movements have similar principles and strategies. This BIOFACH discusses the scientific (FiBL) and political perspectives (IFOAM Organics International,...
Austria: naturally organic
In the Alpine country, organic farming is a matter close to people’s hearts and has a long-standing tradition. Austria’s fertile land provides unrivalled resources...
Nordic & European Natural Beauty Awards merge to create the most...
The Natural Beauty Awards are undergoing a transformative evolution, uniting in one powerhouse event in 2024, dedicated to the natural beauty industry. Why the change?
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Hello! I’m your organic soap made in Spain: Jabones Beltrán will...
Through a new message, with vibrant, fun, and attractive packaging and design, the centennial company Jabones Beltrán is ready to launch its revitalized Essabó...
NGT vote: “a step back for biodiversity that nonetheless safeguards traceability...
The European Parliament voted on the legislative proposal on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs). According to IFOAM Organics Europe the outcome is a step...
Denmark: organic policy and sector action driving organic breakthroughs
Denmark has the highest market shares for organic food in the world (13%). And for many basic foods like eggs, milk, flour and many...
Opposition against patent on conventionally-bred lettuce rejected
After public hearing, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition against a patent on conventionally-bred lettuce. The patent (EP2966992) was granted to the...
Building sustainable food systems for biodiversity and healthy environments
IFOAM – Organics International spoke to Dr Susan Gardner, the Director of the Ecosystems Division at UNEP, who shed light on the transformative potential...
Lukas Nossol (Dennree): «Organic is part of an urgently needed transformation...
Lukas Nossol is the Head of communication for Dennree and BioMarkt Verbund (BioMarkt association). Founded in 1974 the Dennree Group is an organic business...
