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Study: How do consumers use zero-waste units in organic markets

12.09.2019

Scientists from the University of Sustainable Development Eberswalde asked customers of two organic markets in Berlin about their experiences with the zero-waste units set up there. The conclusion is that stores have to do more to facilitate and thus support the purchase of unpacked goods.

Monitoring for organic fruit und vegetables in Germany is big success

The German Organic wholesalers’ organisation Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren (BNN) Herstellung und Handel has introduced a system...

Certification company in the Balkans now accredited

Bulgarian organic certification agency Balkan Biocert Ltd. is now accredited and licensed, reports FiBL in Switzerland.

Greenpeace welcomes Kraft Food´s commitment

Greenpeace today welcomed the commitment from Kraft Foods, the second largest food producer in the world, to supply only non-GE food in China, starting from 1 January 2007.

Philippines: University wants farmers to start with organic agriculture

The state university, which is one of the recognized six centers of excellence in agriculture education in the Philippines, is advocating a shift from the conventional to organic farming.

No obligatory use of organic EU logo: new standards in preparation

The European Commission adopted on December 21st a proposal for a new regulation on organic production, which aims to improve clarity for both consumers and farmers.

IFOAM EU Group welcomes revision of organic regulation

The European Commission launched the European-wide debate on the future of organic agriculture end of December 2005.

Discontent Simmers Over Change in German Farm Policy

A row over new Agriculture Minister Horst Seehofer's plans to cut backing
for ecological farming and pave the way for genetically modified crops continues.

Lidl is including organic products in its regular range

From the second week of 2006 organic products are to be available regularly in Lidl stores.

The specialist trade in Switzerland ready to take off?

The specialist trade in Switzerland is characterised by fairly small and medium sized businesses.

Bioitalia: The Mediterranean Heart of Organic

Bioitalia is a syndicate founded in 1994 which has been on the market with unique references for organic companies, thanks to their structure of distribution and marketing ahead of lines.

Exporters are interested in German "Bio-Siegel"

Since September 2001, all agricultural products and foodstuffs from organic farming may be labelled with the national Bio-Siegel (eco label) of Germany.