In recent weeks, European organics have returned to the center of political and regulatory debate. The positions emerging on equivalence, simplification, and pesticides point...

Recent decisions by the European Patent Office (EPO) show that existing bans on the patenting of seeds are insufficient to stop the monopolisation of...

On 10-13 February 2026, the global organic community will once again gather at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center for BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair...

Guarana is an Amazonian plant best known for the naturally occurring caffeine found in its seeds. It is commonly used in powders, food supplements,...

On 16 December 2025, the European Commission published a proposal to amend the Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, which largely addresses some key requests of...

IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the proposal for a targeted amendment of the Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, which confirms a focused and pragmatic approach from...

Following the recent liquidation of Ki Group Srl, a historic Italian organic brand, the Kí brand is being revitalized. Taking over the reins is...

IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Commission’s Roadmap and its recognition that organic farming delivers a wide range of socio-economic and environmental benefits, that...

The European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the organic regulation, intended to support the competitiveness of the sector by reducing the regulatory...

Botanical ingredients are those derived entirely from plants — from their leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, fruits or bark — and are used in cosmetics,...

Today, the European Commission presented the Food and Feed Safety Omnibus seeking to amend 10 major pieces of EU legislation, including Regulation (EC) 1107/2009...

Nordic Organic Expo 2025 opened a new chapter for the region’s organic and natural sector - delivering stronger attendance, fuller stages and renewed industry...