Cocoa tracking instead of greenwashing
New laws designed to monitor supply chains are putting pressure on the food industry. But not organic chocolate producer EcoFinia. Thanks to digital innovations,...
Disappointing COP29 again sidelines organic production
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP, took place from 11 to 22 November 2024, this time in its 29th edition....
Gerrit Wiezoreck (Vivani): «The price of cocoa has risen by over...
Gerrit Wiezoreck is the CEO of Ecofinia, parent company of the Vivani and iChoc brands, high quality organic and fair trade chocolates. We spoke...
New study confirms the leading role of organic farming in contributing...
According to a new analysis of the expected contribution of CAP Strategic Plans to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sequestration, conversion to organic farming,...
New patents granted on traditionally bred plants threaten food sovereignty in...
According to European law, patents can only be granted on genetic engineering in plant breeding. Despite this, major seed companies have exploited legal loopholes...
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...