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Game-changing policies are needed to make it a ‘high five’

As the five-year countdown to the 25%-organic-by-2030 target begins, will 2025 bring…

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EU policies should support farmers to reduce harmful pesticides

IFOAM Organics Europe launches a campaign to raise awareness of the social,…

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IFOAM Organics Europe continues shaping the future of EU agriculture as member of EBAF

“Organic farmers and food producers are leading efforts to make European agriculture…

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Public meals: a driver for organic food and farming!

Across the globe, organic organizations and governments are pioneering organic school meals…

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Organic sales increased by a push – Sales of organic carrots increased by 253%

Push experiments carried out in a joint project between four EU countries…

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European Natural Beauty Awards unveils new visual identity

The European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA) announces the launch of its new…

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Youth declaration to Commissioner Hansen: The empowerment of youth is essential for long-term vision of European agriculture

In a joint declaration, participants to the European Commission’s Youth Policy Dialogue…

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New era for Nordic Organic Food Fair as it returns to Malmömässan under new management

The highly regarded Nordic Organic Food Fair, a cornerstone event for the…

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Organics Europe to EU: Seize the moment for a sustainable agri-food future

IFOAM Organics Europe published its recommendations for the European Commission’s forthcoming Vision…

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Paris becomes the stage for the European Natural Beauty Awards 2025

European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA), the major event celebrating excellence in the…

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Weleda unveils cutting-edge ‘Cradle Campus’ logistics hub

Weleda has opened a new award-winning ‘Cradle Campus’ in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany.…

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Cocoa tracking instead of greenwashing

New laws designed to monitor supply chains are putting pressure on the…

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Disappointing COP29 again sidelines organic production

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP, took place…

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Gerrit Wiezoreck (Vivani): «The price of cocoa has risen by over 200 per cent»

Gerrit Wiezoreck is the CEO of Ecofinia, parent company of the Vivani…

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New study confirms the leading role of organic farming in contributing to agriculture’s climate objectives

According to a new analysis of the expected contribution of CAP Strategic…

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New patents granted on traditionally bred plants threaten food sovereignty in Europe

According to European law, patents can only be granted on genetic engineering…

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How specialist retailers are adding value to thrive in challenging times

Specialist natural and organic retailers are finding ever more imaginative ways to…

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How to export organic products worldwide

Exports have become a way to expand the customer base, increase sales,…

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The use of biodiversity as a means of adaptation to climate change is a Monsanto invention

The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected an appeal filed against a…

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Opposition against patent on maize rejected: far-reaching monopoly claims on conventional breeding upheld

On October 15th, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition…

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