



Sustainable Foods Summit: New Horizons for Eco-Labels and Sustainability

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there is a growing debate about its long-term repercussions on food production and consumption. The virtual edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit North America from 25th-28th of January 2021 will discuss the sustainability implications of the coronavirus pandemic on the food industry.
Alce Nero in Umbria (Italy) will open its doors to the public
New Products Introduced at BioFach
Whether anti-ageing cream, fine wine vinegars or health-promoting ‘Acerola Taler’ in bio quality, this year’s BioFach was once again the opportunity to present new products.
Region of Lazio: “Bio-Aziende Agricole di Roma“
Rome is the largest agricultural town in Europe.New draft of the amendment to the EU Organic Regulation to follow shortly
In April there is to be a new basis for discussion of the EU Organic Regulation.Florence, Ecor and B’IO at Terra Futura
Ecor Spa, the largest Italian distributing company of organic products and B’io, an association of more than 200 specialized stores in Italy, were present at the national Fair of Sustainability “Terra Futura”.Slovak Republic: Organic Food Retailers Lack an Adequate Product Range
While four years ago only a few health/natural food shops existed in Slovakia, today there are more than forty such shops.Organic Rainforest Ingredients achieve organic certification
The company Beraca Ingredients has been granted Ecocert organic certification for its personal care ingredients.Less Organic Farms, more Organic Land in Switzerland
The number of organic farms in Switzerland has declined for the first time in 25 years according to the organic food organisation, Bio Suisse.Real Pioneers: Whole Food Shops in Turkey
The whole food shop Ambar is only about 20 paces from the pedestrian area in Istanbul’s busy town centre (Beyoglu), and it is mainly regulars who shop in the 20 m² store.
New Zealand: Organic umbrella organisation gets $1.5m Government Funding
The organic umbrella organisation, Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ), is to receive $1.5 million in government funding over the next three years.Malta Organic Agriculture Movement (MOAM) forwards eco-tourism
Malta Organic Agriculture Movement in collaboration with the Mellieha Local Council organized an open public forum on Organic Farming, Ecotourism and Agritourism.Children Facing High Risks from Pesticide Poisoning
Children are facing higher risks from pesticides than adults and need greater protection.Basic goes into overdrive
This year, the German organic-supermarket chain Basic intends to pass the 20 store threshold.
GM-cotton in India
Following complaints of allergenic reactions among farmers growing genetically modified cotton, a three member panel was set up to investigate the matter.The First IFOAM International Conference on Animals in Organic Production
Organic livestock production is growing rapidly throughout the world, and sales are anticipated to increase dramatically in the coming years.Slovak Republic Organic Food Market
The Slovak market for organic products is just being born and the share of organic food in the turnover of food products was less than 0.1 % in 2004.
Strategies to support domestic organic markets in countries with emerging organic
A new study of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL).Biotech foods: international safety laws agreed
United Nations talks on the global trade in genetically modified foods and crops ended with an agreement on the labelling of GM grains traded worldwide.Trade Symposium at BioFach: Attracting Customers, International Models of Success
“Organic trade - reaching consumers with innovative ideas” was the title of this year’s specialist symposium that was held one day before BioFach opened in Nuremberg.
Commission forbids legislation concerning separate placement of GMO products in supermarket shelves
The European Commission has decided that the notification by the government of Cyprus of draft legislation requiring genetically modified (GM) foods to be displayed separately from non-GM foods in supermarkets is non-admissible.Newsletter
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