



Ecotone aims for a billion in turnover

The Wessanen Group, which has been renamed Ecotone, is on an expansion course, focusing on the market launch of new products and not ruling out further acquisitions in the organic sector.
Regulations for Insect Cultivation
The organic association Naturland has adopted the first-ever EU organic farming directive for insects. The insects are to be processed into feed for organic fish.
Coming up: Biofach South East Asia
In July organic products will take centre stage at the Impact Exhibition Centre in Bangkok, when Biofach South East Asia is held for the second time. The programm offers many highlights.
“It is not fair to blame the whole country as a risk” – Interview with Sergiy Galashevskyy
Sergiy Galashevskyy is the general manager of the Ukrainian control body Organic Standard. He talked with organic-market.info about the organic sector in the Ukraine, about his control work and the challenges.
EOC 2019: Let's talk about innovation and technology
USA: Organic Strawberries with Glyphosate
In the USA, some strawberries grow in pots containing nutrient solutions, on soils previously treated with glyphosate. Nevertheless, they are sold as organic products.
Europe: Enough organic apples until the next harvest
Organic apple producers in Europe must supply the market until the new season. But in 2018 they had to contend with extreme weather conditions.
Middle East: Growth in the organic market
Retail, wholesale and HoReCa: The Organic F&B market in the Middle East is growing. Read what it is expected to be worth by 2022.
Soil Association Certification: formal partnership with Ecocert
Soil Association Certification joined forces in a formal partnership, with ECOCERT Group, the leading French Organic Certification body. Read what it is about.
EU Organic Imports: Statistics bring Light into the Dark
Bananas, cereals or animal feed: the EU imported 3.26 million tonnes of organic food in 2018. New statistics show what and from where.
Group Certification: Advantages of Acting Jointly for Organic
A study by the research institute FiBL shows that most organic smallholders in Southern countries have formed groups and obtain their organic certification jointly. The study found that this system brings the farmers significant advantages.
Dairy consolidation: Emmi acquires majority stake in Leeb
Switzerland’s largest dairy company buys into well-known organic goat milk processor. They promise further growth in the future.
This Blogger opens Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
An influential author and blogger will be opening the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit North America. Dive into the important subject of his keynote and find out what he has to say. (Picture © Ecovia Intelligence)
BEST ECONOMY forum develops sustainability manifesto
200 participants, three days, one manifesto – that’s the outcome of the first BEST ECONOMY forum organised by Bioland, Bio Hotels and Gemeinwohlkönomie. The manifesto proposes actions for developing a new sustainable economy. Read here what it is all about.
Biofach China: 18.000 visitors expected
Biofach China will open its doors in may. Around 18,000 visitors and more than 350 exhibitors are expected.
UK organic market: seventh year of growth
Soil Association Certification’s Organic Market Report reveals the UK’s organic market is now worth £2.33 billion. Continue reading for more details.
New exotic ingredients for natural cosmetics
The Rambutan tree is a relative of the lychee tree, carrying red, prickly-haired fruits with interesting active ingredients for cosmetics. These are now available organically certified and certified for natural cosmetics – by BASF.
Ecovia Intelligence: 11th Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
The eleventh European Sustainable Foods Summit will be hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 13th-14th June 2019. The summit comprises four dedicated sessions.
Warsaw BIOEXPO: Poland’s first International Organic Trade Fair
In October 2019, Warsaw Ptak will host Poland’s first trade fair dedicated to organic products only. Registrations are now open for interested parties.
IFOAM EU: Registration open for 13th European Organic Congress
The registration is now open for participation in the European Organic Congress by IFOAM EU in June 2019. The Congress will comprise two program days including plenaries, discussions, talks, interactive sessions as well as workshops.
EU commission withdraws licence of international organic certifier
The EU commissions has withdrawn the organic certification licence for five countries from the international certification body Control Union, as its bad performance facilitated organic fraud.
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