Animals are not an invention of the feed industry!
The European Patent Office (EPO) wants to grant a patent on salmon that are fed with specific plants (EP1965658). The EPO has informed the...
Organic regulation negotiations, is the end near?
Last Friday the Slovak Republic took over the Presidency of the EU from the Netherlands, and is now the sixth Presidency in a row...
New EU organic legislation: the courage to say No
After two-and-a-half years of negotiations, one thing can be said about the planned new organic legislation: it's not yet ready. “Because of the obstructive...
More than 800.000 signatures against patents on plants and animals
Today, more than 800.000 signatures will be handed over to the President of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Office (EPO), Mr. Jesper...
Regions invest in organic for sustainable development
Organic food and farming have grown beyond a niche, but there are discrepancies across Europe in terms of its overall development. So that more...
Constructive approach needed in the organic regulation negotiations
Yesterday, Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan was presented for the regular exchange of views with the members of the Committee of Agriculture in the European...
65.000 x opposition against Syngenta patent on tomatoes
A mass opposition will today be filed against a patent on tomatoes held by the Swiss company Syngenta. 65.000 individuals from 59 countries and...
IFOAM EU: change of directors, president re-elected
Long-term IFOAM EU Director Marco Schlüter officially stepped down on Friday, April 8. Eduardo Cuoco who was responsible for Technology Research Platform for organic food and farming TPOrganics was...
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2016 opens this weekend
The UK’s biggest trade show for natural and organic food, health and beauty products opens at London ExCeL on 17-18 April. Thousands of buyers...
Mobilisation for start of mass opposition against patent on tomatoes
This week, a European-wide coalition is starting a mass opposition against a patent held by the Swiss company Syngenta on tomatoes produced by conventional...
Natural & Organic Products Europe to showcase record number of organic...
Visitors to this month’s Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show will be able to source more certified organic food, drink, health, nutrition, and beauty...
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of...
IFOAM is proud to be part of the International Year of Pulses (IYP) as it is an effective way to raise awareness of the...
