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Switzerland’s first fully organic cocoa-processing plant starts production

01.07.2022

Switzerland’s first 100 per cent organic cocoa-processing plant has completed its test phase and has started producing organic and fair trade certified semi-finished cocoa products in Beringen near Schaffhausen.

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.