International News

How specialist retailers are adding value to thrive in challenging times

Specialist natural and organic retailers are finding ever more imaginative ways to create added value, helping to grow a loyal and informed customer base....

How to export organic products worldwide

Exports have become a way to expand the customer base, increase sales, and strengthen the business. It’s essential to consider the cultural differences between...

The use of biodiversity as a means of adaptation to climate...

The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected an appeal filed against a patent granted to Monsanto (now Bayer). Patent EP2134870 covers the breeding of...

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

On October 15th, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition against a patent held by the company, KWS, on cold-tolerant maize (EP...

European Natural Beauty Awards: a night of recognition for the natural...

The inaugural European Natural Beauty Awards ceremony, held on October 9, 2024, in the heart of Stockholm, was a resounding success, bringing together over...

Retail leaders flock to Stockholm for Nordic Natural & Organic Expo’s...

The Nordic Organic Food Fair, now including The Good Food Fair, and The Natural Beauty & Health Show concluded its highly anticipated annual trade...

Strategic dialogue creates unique momentum to reconcile environmental & economic sustainability

Speaking at a hearing in the European Parliament committee for Agriculture on the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture, IFOAM...

Non-GMO Summit 2024: international Non-GMO industry calls for transparency on NGTs and...

More than 160 representatives from a thriving international Non-GMO industry and leading European associations from 23 countries and four continents met on 7th and...

Swedish organic brands join forces for investment on the British market

As part of a long-term push on the UK market, Organic Sweden assembles a shared pavillion, comprising of nine companies at the Nordic Organic...

Cefetra Premium Oils: Emerging player in the nutritional oils market becomes...

Amsterdam-based Cefetra Premium Oils, has achieved a significant milestone by recently obtaining the EU & China organic certifications, allowing the company to expand its...

ESSNA outlines policy priorities for sports nutrition, urging EU food law...

Award-winning trade association, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has unveiled the policy priorities of the sports and active nutrition sector for new...

Non-GMO industry meets for the International Non-GMO Summit

The leading European associations of the Non-GMO food and feed industry are hosting the ‘International Non-GMO Summit 2024’ in Frankfurt am Main on 7-8 October 2024....

Industry leaders in organic and retail take the spotlight at Nordic...

The Nordic region’s trade expo for certified organic food and drink, Nordic Organic Food Fair has revealed its stella line-up of expert speakers. Renowned...

BIOFACH Congress 2025: Yes, we do! – How to effect change...

The global food supply is under significant pressure due to environmental destruction and economic uncertainty. The congress at the forthcoming BIOFACH 2025, which takes...

Shaping agrifood’s future: future CAP should empower farmers and ensure agroecological...

Following last week’s recommendations of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, the organic movement continues building bridges and identifying a way...

Hungary’s Agriculture Minister Dr István Nagy accepts Food Industry Open Letter...

Dr István Nagy, current EU Council President for Agriculture and Fisheries, met with representatives of a business initiative to submit an Open Letter ‘Food...

Explore global flavours at Stockholm’s Nordic Organic Food Fair & The...

Category buyers, retailers and foodservice professionals from across the Nordics are invited to taste the best choice of food and drink from around the...

International conference on the future of the Non-GMO industry

The most important European Non-GMO industry associations will be hosting the “International Non-GMO Summit 2024” in Frankfurt am Main in Germany on 8 October...

Naturitas celebrates 10 years, exceeding 100 million in turnover

Naturitas, the leading e-commerce platform for natural and organic products, celebrates 10 years exceeding 100 million euros in turnover. We speak with Nicola Lavarino,...

EU Commission spreads unscientific information about pesticide reduction

According to a recent EU communication, the use and risk of chemical pesticides decreased by 46% compared to 2015-2017. Miraculous, for it contradicts Eurostat’s...