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GMOs – An easy breakdown on common myths
Global grassroots organization Slow Food International has recently published a short myth-busting article with the most common, but wrong and…
Member States call for ‘new impact assessment’ on the Pesticides Regulation (SUR), delaying strict EU pesticide regulation
On 19 December, Member States1 voted in favour of requesting complementary data to the existing impact assessment the Commission carried…
15/12/2022
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Happy Organic Holidays from IFOAM Organics Europe!
The IFOAM Organics Europe team wishes you all Happy Organic Holidays! We hope the last weeks of 2022 to be…
08/12/2022
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Hiring now - Research & Innovation Coordinator, Partnership & Engagement Coordinator and Erasmus+ Trainee
IFOAM Organics Europe is seeking three self-motivated and responsible people to join our Research & Innovation team, Partnership & Engagement…
10/11/2022
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NGOs demand adequate methodologies in upcoming legal proposal on green claims– also for apparel & footwear
The European Commission’s is working on an upcoming legislative proposal to help justify (‘substantiate’) green claims and prevent greenwashing. However,…
Welcome note September 2022 Newsletter - EU Organic Day and EU Organic Awards
23 September was a day of celebrations! Besides the autumn equinox, it was the second edition of EU Organic Day.…
29/09/2022
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Review of events
TP Organics’ Science Day 2022 at BIOFACH’s summer edition was dedicated to digital technology for local and small-scale processing. Eduardo…
29/09/2022
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IFOAM Organics Europe members, do you wonder how we spend your membership fee?
As part of a membership organisation, it is normal to pay a fee. As this can sometimes get a bit…
20-years of IFOAM Organics Europe in Brussels – Re-live the celebration
©Chris MarchalTake a look at our Facebook album for more pictures of the event On Wednesday 11 May 2022, more…
Early feedback 2023 promotion policies reveal potential decrease in funding for organic products
The Commission’s decision to ringfence budget for organic products within the promotion policies was welcomed by the organic sector as…
New position paper on nutrition labelling
IFOAM Organics Europe published its new position paper on “Nutrition labelling & Nutri-Score”. This publication comes at a time of…
25/08/2022
Textiles
New position paper on organic textiles in a context of strong political momentum
IFOAM Organics Europe published its revised position paper Organic textiles – Protecting the credibility of the organic label. The publication…
28/07/2022
EU Green Deal
Situation in the Ukrainian organic sector as of July 2022
This is a press release of Organic Initiative on the situation in the Ukrainian organic sector after 5 months of…
Preview of events
Pesticides threaten our food and farming systems.They kill pollinators like bees, reduce the quality of soils, endanger the health of…
Review of events
We were thrilled, after two years of digital events, to meet again at the 2022 European Organic Congress. Below you find…
24/06/2022
Textiles
The importance of an organic label for textiles
What is the issue with textiles?The organic textile market is rapidly growing and the textile industry may be victim of…
A more organic future: ten take-aways of the European Organic Congress 2022
We were thrilled, after two years of digital events, to meet again at the 2022 European Organic Congress. Below you…
ClieNFarms public policy workshop on climate-neutrality and food security, 8 July, online
On 8 July 2022, IFOAM Organics Europe is organising the first online public policy workshop of ClieNFarms on climate-neutral farming…
Relive our 20-years anniversary reception
Last month, more than 100 people representing the European organic supply chain and movement, consisting of farmers, processors, retailers, certifiers,…
European organic movement stands in solidarity with Ukrainian organic farmers at European Organic Congress
BORDEAUX, FRANCE, 16 JUNE 2022 – Today, ahead of the start of the European Organic Congress 2022, the Ukrainian organic…
Welcome note May 2022 Newsletter
Dear readers, I would like to thank you for the enthusiasm and the support you have given IFOAM Organics Europe…
16/05/2022
Textiles
EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles: Shortcomings and promises
On 30 March, the European Commission published its strategy for sustainable and circular textiles. This strategy is part of the…
Celebrating 20 years of the European organic movement in Brussels
©Chris MarchalTake a look at our Facebook album for more pictures of the event On Wednesday 11 May 2022, more…
20 years of making Europe more organic
BRUSSELS, 11 MAY 2022 – Today, IFOAM Organics Europe celebrates its 20-years anniversary. Established in 2002 as the united voice…
02/05/2022
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
02/05/2022
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Welcoming our new colleagues
Sustainable nutrient management: our contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation
In Europe, surplus nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in the environment are already exceeding safe planetary boundaries – for N…
28/03/2022
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
EU Parliament saves Farm to Fork’s integrity but concedes on Biodiversity
BRUSSELS, 24 MARCH 2022 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Parliament’s support to the Farm to Fork Strategy as…
Open letter to MEPs regarding EP resolution on food security
In view of the current discussions in the Parliament on the impact of the war in Ukraine on food security,…
Learn about organic textiles & the EU Regulation on the pesticides in our member-only webinars
We continue our “Let’s Discuss Organic!” series of member-only webinars. Join experts from our team and network and discuss hot…
14/03/2022
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Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe: Team work and discovering Belgium
Hello, my name is Rico and in September I started working at IFOAM Organics Europe as one of the ESC…
Members can now get inspired for EU Organics Day & learn about EU Organic Awards
On 10 March, we held a webinar to inform the movement about the EU Organic Awards and inspire our members…
11/03/2022
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The Year of organics Organics toolkit – Celebrate with us
This year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM Asia’s 10th anniversary, 2022 will…
Statement of solidarity with Ukraine
The European organic movement expresses its solidarity with all people in Ukraine, with all those, including in Russia, who have…
Latest IPCC report: Agroecological practices support food security
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published its latest report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. The…
03/02/2022
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Share our vacancies: HR Consultant and Communications Coordinator
We are recruiting. Are you experienced in Communications? Or in HR? Check out our opportunities HR Consultant (Part-time, remote) Degree…
02/02/2022
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Help us celebrate our birthday and the Year of Organics
This year, we will are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM Asia’s 10th…
28/01/2022
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
20/01/2022
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Reminder: IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2021 available for members!
Did you miss IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2021? Access the event recordings is available to our member on IFOAM Organics Europe…
18/01/2022
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Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe: Personal development through international experience
Through the experience that JINT gives me at IFOAM Organics Europe and in the city of Brussels, I am getting…