



EU citizens' initiative calls for adherence to binding pesticide reductions

In view of the Ukraine crisis, the European citizens' initiative "Save Bees and Farmers" fears that the Europe-wide target to reduce pesticide use could be watered down. In an open letter, the alliance appeals to the German government to not allow this to happen.
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We would like to present to you a new form of magazine.Italy’s Organic Market in the Process of Consolidation - An Overview of the Market
Observers of the market are agreed that the Italian organic market is currently undergoing consolidation, although at the same time positive tendencies are also apparent.
GMO Farming is slowing down
The annual rise of biotech cultivation grew last year at its slowest pace since 1996.Organic Supermarket Chains: a Great Surge in Expansion
“We would never have believed that we would set such an avalanche rolling,” Basic-founder George Schweisfurth says in amazement today.
More organic milk needed in Britain
Britain needs more organic dairy producers to meet rapidly growing demand for organic milk, says a new report, offering new opportunities for the industry.Italy: Big Growth Potential in School Meals and Restaurants
It has taken five years for the breakthrough to happen: in 2004, 920,000 organic meals daily were produced in schools, which was an increase of 15 % compared with the year before.Whole Foods wants to close Fresh and Wild in London after opening new store
Near Kensington Palace workers are constructing the world's biggest organic department store.Natural Personal Care Products Gaining Ground
Natural personal care products are gaining ground in the UK with sales almost doubling between 2002 and 2005.Biotos Plans to Expand the Whole Food Retail Chain Green Post
'We would like to open a large specialist organic store with 500-1000 m² of floor space.' This is how the managing director of Biotos, Stamoulis Manginas, explains the strategy of the firm that was founded in 1999.Development Of Organic Supermarkets In London Gets Underway Again
When the first organic supermarket started up in November 1995 in England, it was regarded as a sensation.
Naturaline becoming the best organic cotton marketing in the world
Accounting for approximately 1000 t of organic cotton every year, the Coop is (according to its own figures) the biggest buyer in the world.Norway’s New Government Wants 15 % Organic
Norway’s new centre-left government has high expectations of organic farming.
A Lot of Small Whole Food Shops but No Organic Chains in Sweden
There are no precise data on the number of organic and whole food shops in Sweden.
The Organic Market is Stagnating at a High Level
Denmark is one of Europe's pioneers in all things organic.
Organic Farmers Are The Driving Force Behind The Specialist Trade
Although the majority of the people buying organic products in Denmark live in Copenhagen, it is at the moment in the smaller towns that the specialist organic trade is continuing to develop.Slovenia: Grains and Fruit Dominate the Organic Market
In 2004, there were 27 processors registered in the organic inspection system. Organic food processing /manufacturing started to develop only a few years ago in Slovenia.EkoPlaza and Groenhof Passage: two large organic supermarkets open in Alkmaar (Part 1)
Within a month of each other two new organic retail outlets have opened their doors to the public in the town of Alkmaar.Slovenian Organic Food Market
Both domestic and imported organic products are offered in Slovenian shops and local production, as well as imports, have been increasing constantly.Slovenia: Supermarkets AreThe Main Market Players, But Specialist Outlets Are Growing
There are some 20 organic/health food shops in Slovenia, mostly situated in the capital Ljubljana, but also in other cities all over Slovenia.
Organic farming does not tolerate GMO contamination
On the occasion of the Agriculture Council discussion about the Commission’s proposal to revise the organic regulation, the IFOAM EU Group underlines that the organic movement does not tolerate GMO contamination of organic products.Newsletter
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