



Fibl launches new sustainability label “We Care”

The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FIBL) has developed a sustainability standard for companies in the food industry. It covers the entire value chain, is geared towards continuous improvement and has been pre-tested by two organic companies.
Kyrgyzstan to become 100% organic within ten years
As the second country in the world, Kyrgyzstan has decided to shift to a completely organic agriculture by 2028. The plan follows the action of another Asian country.
Germany: Organic specialist trade continues to grow
Despite massive organic advertising in the conventional food retail: The organic specialist trade also recorded an increase in turnover in the 3rd quarter and can now look back on a good year of continuous growth.
New study: Is organic agriculture disadvantageous for the climate?
Organic agriculture is more damaging to the climate than conventional agriculture. This is what scientists from Sweden and the USA claim. Is there a point in it?
Lammsbräu sues Danone and Fresenius
The dispute continues: After a warning in November, Neumarkter Lammsbräu filed a lawsuit against Danone and Fresenius. The case concerns labels on Volvic bottles.
Sustainable Foods Summit: North American Edition in San Francisco
From 16th- 17st January 2019, the North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will be held in San Francisco, USA. The summit comprises four conference sessions.
EU Commission: Sued for lack of monitoring
A German organic raw material trader has sued the EU Commission. It is to pay for the damage caused by an inspection body approved by it.
Genetic engineering bacteria in animal feed spread antibiotic resistance
Genetically modified bacteria with antibiotic resistance were introduced into animal feed mixtures throughout Europe via a vitamin supplement.
Daniel von Meißner changes to Bio Development AG
Bio Development AG is seeking reinforcement: Daniel von Meißner will support the company in the future.
Examples of future-oriented organic farming
A lot of yield on a small area - for organic farmers this should be possible with elaborated ecological cultivation methods. Three examples.
Copper remains as a spraying agent
Copper may continue to be used in agriculture as a remedy against fungal diseases. This is what the EU Commission has proposed. Why?
France: New openings at record level
In France, the organic sector has been booming for years, sometimes with double-digit annual growth rates. In 2017, a further 265 organic stores opened their doors. Among them big organic players.
Farmers get more money for Fairtrade cocoa
Fairtrade International has raised the minimum price for fair trade cocoa. But that is not enough for a decent life.
Solution Search: New report on community-based farming solutions to protect biodiversity
During the UN-led Convention on Biological Diversity - Conference of the Parties (CBD COP), Solution Search: Farming for Bioversity presented a report on 338 community-based solutions that help farmers and other agricultural practitioners to adopt environmentally friendly practices to protect biodiversity.
In-Ovo-Selection: German „Bruderhahn-Initiative“ takes a stand
Without killing chicks: The conventional food retail markets eggs whose production involves the sorting out of eggs with male embyros. Now, the German "Bruderhahn Initiative" has expressed its opinion - and is also criticising the organic sector.
Weleda breaks new ground
By the end of the year, Weleda will kick-off within a new business branch. In the three Dutch cities, the natural cosmetics manufacturer opens newly furbished city-spas.
Green logistics at sea: Innovations for cleaner marine transports
The organic sector often imports bananas, cocoa or coffee by ship. An already quite environmentally friendly way of transport - but still, it could get cleaner.
FiBL: Contribution to the integrity of the international organic market
After four years, the FiBL-project Consolidation of Organic Certification Bodies ended successfully. The project which aimed at strengthening organic certification bodies, helped professionalising four authorites with the SECO-financed development project.
EU scientific advisors call for changing the genetic engineering law
The scientific advisors to the EU Commission have presented a paper in which they urge the Commission to change genetic engineering legislation. Some European and German politicians agree.
Organic companies sign open letter to EU Commission
Against genetic engineering: 75 companies have sent an open letter to the EU Commission. These include many organic companies as well as conventional ones.
EU slam for inspection body in Kenya
The EU Commission has examined the branch of an international certifier in Kenya and issued a very poor certificate for its work. So far, however, it has only had to do a little detention.
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