Blue Angel recycled paper - a good thing!

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto takes place in September

The Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2022 will be held from September 22-26 in Turin, Italy. 

A unique Summer Edition of BIOFACH!

A unique Summer Edition of BIOFACH!

All about BIOFACH 2022 Summer Edition

With BioFach innovative event concept, the Event combines the established physical BIOFACH with the advantages of the digital world.

Connature Partner, Natural Products Europe 2022 taking place in London - over 700 exhibitors from around the world!

Natural Products Europe 2022 taking place in London - 3 - 4 april 2022

The future is organic: Connature Partner, Organic Food Iberia 2022 - the most important tradeshow for organic innovation in Spain

We are very thrilled to announce that Connature Partner Organic Food and Eco Living Iberia is taking place on 8-9 June at IFEMA MADRID

EU Organic Awards to be presented for the first time

Eu Organic Awards - online application forms will be available from 25 March 2022 on the European Commission's website

Biofach 2022 - 26 - 29 July 2022 // Nürnberg, Germany

The World´s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, combined with VIVANESS, International Trade Fair for Natural and Organic Personal Care, is an important business event, an emotional event for the sector, and both a get-together and an opportunity for positioning.

European Organic Congress 2022 in Bordeaux

The 16th edition of the European Organic Congress will be held from June 16 to 17 in Bordeaux, France is coming soon

IFOAM: Organic Food Conference 2021 digital and on site

The Organic Food Conference from 30 September to 1 October 2021 is planned as a hybrid event this year

Virtual European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit and Sustainable Beauty Awards 2021

On 25-28th October 2021, the European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit take place online for the second time.

New dates. Organic Food Iberia

Based on the situation and the feedback, the decision has been taken to move Organic Food Iberia and Eco Living Iberia to Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th September 2020 to still be held in Hall at 8 Ifema-Feria de Madrid. 

BIOFACH and VIVANESS 2020: Global sector gathering wows more than 47,000 trade visitors

BIOFACH, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, and VIVANESS, the International Trade Fair for Natural and Organic Personal Care, achieved record highs for exhibitor numbers, exhibition space and international attendance

Bhutan: Conference on organic and ecological agriculture a full success

From 5 - 8 March 2014, participants from 30 countries gathered in Bhutan at the IFOAM Conference on Organic and Ecological Agriculture in Mountain Ecosystems. The country created the vision of Gross National Happiness and made a visionary commitment to going 100% organic.

Barcelona, Spain, from 25 to 26 October 2012.: Global Eco Forum 2012

The Euro-Mediterranean forum on sustainability, the Global Eco Forum, will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 25 to 26 October 2012.

25 - 29 october - Turin - Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre

For the first time, Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre merge to create a single event that will be held on 25 to 29 October 2012 in Turin, Italy

Center for Food Safety criticizes Inflation Reduction Act

The Center for Food Safety is criticizing the "Inflation Reduction Act" that was signed by President Biden last week.

Florence joins Pesticide-Free Town Network

Together with Lisbon, Tallinn, Zagreb, Bolzano and many more, the capital of Tuscany decided to ban the use of pesticides in public areas: sports fields, playgrounds, gardens, pavements and cemeteries are now free of any pesticides.

Finalists of the European Organic Awards were chosen

Last week, the finalists for the first annual EU organic awards were announced

Organic industry grows steadily in the US with stabilizing purchasing patterns

According to the Organic Trade Association’s latest Industry Survey, market volatility and pantry loading are decreasing and industry growth is shifting back toward historic trends in the US

Tester Suppliers Communication / test version almost ready

Be part of the Testers Group and benefit of 1 year for free with 20 products. Get Buyers Requests easily and fast!

Aldi Suisse, new organic brand "retour aux sources"

Aldi Suisse created a new organic brand whose cornerstones are sustainability, transparency, fairness and top quality

IFOAM calls for a systemic approach to carbon farming

IFOAM Organics Europe urges in their new position paper the need for a holistic and multi-dimensional approach to carbon farming

Global organic market: Unprecedented growth in 2020 – Organic retail sales grew by 14 billion euros and exceeded the 120-billion-euro mark

Global organic market: Unprecedented growth in 2020 – Organic retail sales grew by 14 billion euros and exceeded the 120-billion-euro mark

Blue Angel recycled paper - a good thing!

When it comes to everyday paper for our printers at home, at work or even for little doodles and notes, many of us already turn to sustainable options

Organic operators can now apply for EU organic awards

​Organic operators can now apply for eight awards within seven categories, including best organic farmer female, best organic farmer male, best organic region, best organic city, best organic bio-district, best organic SME, best organic food retailer and best organic restaurant

Organic salt - European Regulation

In February 2019, the European Commission tabled a draft delegated act on production rules for organic salt. 

IFOAM Organics Europe calls for increased support of organic farming

Most of the CAP national Strategic Plans lack ambition and will not contribute to significantly developing organic farming in the EU or to achieving the EU’s targets set in the Farm to Fork Strategy

Organic industry takes positive stock for 2021

This year, Biofach will not take place before July. However, the balance conference, which regularly kicks off the organic trade fair, already took place this Tuesda

Every third customer buys natural cosmetics

Germany remains the largest market for natural cosmetics in Europe. In 2021, the division gained 1.6 million customers. Meanwhile, organic specialist retailers, are losing their importance as a sales channel.

Denmark remains organic world champion

Danes have been number one in organic product consumption for 11 years in a row

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Launch of new Connature Version: find the perfect business operator!

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"Carbon Pricing for Food" campaign appeals to heads of state worldwide

" Carbon Pricing for Food" campaign is calling on the heads of state of the 50 countries with the highest meat consumption worldwide to raise the prices of meat and dairy products

The European Commission wants to change GMO legisltion after refusing to properly harmonise and apply it

The European Commission today published a study, commissioned by the Council of the EU, on “new genomic techniques”, in which it suggests that current GMO legislation is not “adapted to the scientific and technological progress” of new genetic modification techniques.

EU imported slightly fewer organic agri-food products in 2020

 EU organic market grew overall data 2019 and 2020

“Really Raw” Standard: New Seal indicates “real” raw food products to consumers

The Raw Food Association e.V. has launched its own seal for raw food products. It is called "really raw" and is, according to the association, the first independent raw food certification in Europe.

Sustainable agriculture and food production technology

Sustainable food producers have an important role to play in achieving the targets of the Paris Agreement. For Norwegian producers, smart and efficient food production technology will be critical to reducing emissions

European Commission: the new Action Plan for the development of organic farming

The Commission presented an Action Plan for the development of organic production. Its overall aim is to boost the production and consumption of organic products, to reach 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030, as well as to increase organic aquaculture significantly

We Care – the new sustainability standard for the food industry

Together with a number of partners, Kiwa has developed the We Care standard for the implementation and certification of sustainability requirements at company sites and in supply chain management in the food industry

USDA Temporarily Suspends Debt Collections, Foreclosures and Other Activities on Farm Loans for Several Thousand Distressed Borrowers Due to Coronavirus

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2021 — Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the temporary suspension...

Importing organic products from third countries into Great Britain at the end of the transition period

At the end of the transition period, Great Britain will lose access to TRACES NT for the purpose of importing organic food and feed

NATRUE's Standard update - Version 3.9

NATRUE Standard, the internationally applicable benchmark for the formulation of natural and organic cosmetics update standard

Don’t miss the New Rainforest Alliance Certification Seal

The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard,  the result of the merger of the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ in 2018

Organic groceries discount at Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada has quietly launched a new lineup of organic products under its Great Value store brand