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A model organic restaurant in the heart of Vienna - meet Luftburg - Kolarik im Prater, best 2023 organic restaurant/food service winner
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12 May! *** …
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14/12/2023
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Welcome Note December 2023
Dear readers, December is the time when we usually draw conclusions and think about New Year’s resolutions. If you could…
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07/12/2023
Organic regulations
Continuation organic equivalency confirmed by UK and the EU & new regulations interpretation published
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement that entered into force on 1 May 2021 contains provisions on the necessary reassessment…
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02/12/2023
EU Organic Day
Where tradition meets new technologies – Farmers who won EU Organic Awards 2023
From GPS-systems to digital maps to humidity sensors , the winners of the EU Organic Awards for “Best Organic Farmer”…
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28/11/2023
CAP
European Commission launches technical workshops gathering input for new CAP
While the new CAP’s first year of implementation is finishing, the European Commission is intensively working to prepare the CAP…
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21/11/2023
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Welcoming our new colleagues
![“Green” cultural capital – Vienna awarded “Best Organic City” at EU Organic Awards 2023](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
16/11/2023
EU Organic Day
“Green” cultural capital – Vienna awarded “Best Organic City” at EU Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
![“Fit for 2027” - the Best Organic Region set the targets high](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
13/11/2023
EU Organic Day
“Fit for 2027” - the Best Organic Region set the targets high
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
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We can't eat promises! Good Food Good Farming protest
On 8th November, our staff members took part to Good Food Good Farming’s protest in front of the EU Parliament.…
![The organic estate that opened its doors to consumers - meet Gut Wulksfelde, Best Organic Food Retailer of the EU Organic Awards 2023](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
08/11/2023
EU Organic Day
The organic estate that opened its doors to consumers - meet Gut Wulksfelde, Best Organic Food Retailer of the EU Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
![Producing food that feeds the body and nourishes the soul – meet The Merry Mill, best organic SME winner of the EU Organic Awards 2023](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
06/11/2023
EU Organic Day
Producing food that feeds the body and nourishes the soul – meet The Merry Mill, best organic SME winner of the EU Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12 May! *** …
![Europe's best organic district in the Portuguese countryside – the story of Idanha-a-Nova](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
02/11/2023
EU Organic Day
Europe's best organic district in the Portuguese countryside – the story of Idanha-a-Nova
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
![5th generation farmer from Kastoria, Greece, is awarded best organic farmer (male) of the European Organic Awards 2023](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
30/10/2023
EU Organic Day
5th generation farmer from Kastoria, Greece, is awarded best organic farmer (male) of the European Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
![Organic research & innovation to deliver sustainable food & farming systems – TP Organics position paper](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/09/TP-Organics_small-420x540.jpg)
Organic research & innovation to deliver sustainable food & farming systems – TP Organics position paper
TP Organics’ new position paper puts forward priorities for the third and final Work Programme of Horizon Europe (2025-2027) –…
![Where tradition meets new technologies - the best organic farmer Clara Benito Pacheco](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
25/10/2023
EU Organic Day
Where tradition meets new technologies - the best organic farmer Clara Benito Pacheco
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
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Celebrating life – a few highlights from th September 2023 Newsletter!
Recently we issued the last edition of our newsletter. Wondering why it’s interesting for you? We have prepared a quick…
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8 winners of EU Organic Awards highlight organic's excellence
25 SEPTEMBER 2023, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Today, the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards were…
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21/09/2023
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Welcome note
Dear readers, The coming month will be one of celebrating life! Harvesting times are upon us and we are also…
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19/09/2023
Organic regulations
Regulatory update after Summer
During the past months, the Commission published updates related to the EU Organic Regulation. In this article, we summarise them.…
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Organic and agroecological farming are best guarantee for long-term food security, says new TP Organics policy brief
TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for Research & Innovation into Organics and Agroecology hosted by IFOAM Organics Europe, has…
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16/09/2023
About us
Saying goodbye to our colleagues
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07/09/2023
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Our ESC volunteer reports back about her farm stay
In this article, our European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteer, Erica Conversano, elaborates on her farm stay. This is part of…
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"Organic and agroecological farming are the best guarantee for long-term food security", says new TP Organics Policy Brief
BRUSSELS, 5 SEPTEMBER 2023 – At today’s high-level expert webinar “Safeguarding long-term food security”, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform…
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04/09/2023
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Welcoming our colleagues
![Let’s show the organic movement’s diversity on and around 23 September, EU Organic Day](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/07/EU-Organic-day-420x540.jpg)
Let’s show the organic movement’s diversity on and around 23 September, EU Organic Day
As European organic sector and movement, the EU Organic Day is our time to shine! It is our chance to…
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EU Organic Awards - Get to know this year's finalists
BRUSSELS, 18 JULY 2023 – Today, the finalists for the annual EU organic awards have been announced. 24 are shortlisted…
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Jan Plagge re-elected President of IFOAM Organics Europe
BRUSSELS, 21 JUNE 2023 – At today’s General Assembly, IFOAM Organics Europe’s membership elected a new Board and Jan Plagge…
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12/06/2023
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Statement on Anna Tuzzato's passing
This weekend, our Communications Coordinator Anna Tuzzato, has passed away in tragic house fire. As staff and representatives of IFOAM…
![A recap of the Organic Food Conference by BEING Organic in EU](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/OFC-1-420x540.jpg)
A recap of the Organic Food Conference by BEING Organic in EU
IFOAM Organics Europe was happy to continue promoting the BEING ORGANIC in EU project objectives through the organisation of the…
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Exploring the future of organic agriculture: Highlights from day 1 of the Organic Food Conference
The Organic Food Conference took place on 22-23 May at Aboca’s premises in Sansepolcro, Tuscany (IT), and its first day…
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Welcome Note May 2023
Dear readers, I am delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of our newsletter, filled with European organic updates.…
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24/05/2023
About us
Welcoming our new colleagues
![Saying goodbye to our colleagues](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
24/05/2023
About us
Saying goodbye to our colleagues
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22/05/2023
Organic regulations
New position paper on the management of pesticide residues in organic products
We are glad to announce that IFOAM Organics Europe releases today a new position paper on the Management of Pesticide…
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National CAP Strategic Plans: On the road to achieving the 25% organic target
The Horizon Europe project OrganicTargets4EU supports the achievement of the targets set by the EU’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity…
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Join the best in organic: Apply for the EU Organic Awards 2023
Calling all organic farmers, processors, retailers, and stakeholders in the organic value chain! Are you ready to showcase your achievements…
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Attend the Organic Food Conference in Tuscany, Italy
Would you like to enjoy great Italian organic food while discussing organic? Don’t miss out on our Organic Food Conference Events,…
![European organic operators, apply for the EU Organic Awards before 14 May!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
European organic operators, apply for the EU Organic Awards before 14 May!
Organic farming is a key part of the solution to our planet’s most pressing environmental challenges: from reducing use of…
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Welcome Note March 2023
Dear Readers, Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter! We are excited to share with you the latest news…
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28/03/2023
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Exciting news: We have moved to a new office, the Organic House!
We are thrilled to share with you that IFOAM Organics Europe’s office has moved to a new location early March.…
![EU Organic Awards 2023: Apply before 14 May!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
EU Organic Awards 2023: Apply before 14 May!
We are excited to announce that the EU Organic Awards are back for the second time after a successful debut…
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09/03/2023
About us
Saying goodbye to our colleagues
![IFOAM Organics Europe & Diversified Communications partner to support organic market growth](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-1-420x540.png)
IFOAM Organics Europe & Diversified Communications partner to support organic market growth
BRUSSELS, 07 MARCH 2023 – We are excited to announce that IFOAM Organics Europe, the European umbrella organisation for organic…
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Scientific study shows synthetic pesticides significantly more dangerous than natural ones
More organic farming means less pesticide use and risk BRUSSELS, VIENNA, 23 FEBRUARY 2023 – The European Green Deal’s targets of…
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17/12/2021
About us
Hiring now - Colleagues for our Project & Fundraising, Events & Membership, and Communication team
IFOAM Organics Europe is seeking three self-motivated and responsible people to join our Project & Fundraising, Events & Membership, and Communication…
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Welcome note December 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, 2021 has been another turbulent year, again with great successes and challenges. Just like last year, I would…
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Political hotspot December 2021 newsletter
On 23 November, the European Parliament approved the new CAP (2023-2027) Regulations. Now, Member States’ CAP Strategic Plans will be…
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16/12/2021
About us
Happy holidays from IFOAM Organics Europe
IFOAM Organics Europe wishes you caring, healthy, ecological, and fair holidays! May 2022 be bright, peaceful, inspiring, healthy, united, joyous,…
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Preview of events
Next year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM…
![EU Organic Regulation guide – Beta version online for members!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EURegulation-420x540.png)
14/12/2021
Organic regulations
EU Organic Regulation guide – Beta version online for members!
As most of you are very much aware of, the new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 will be applied in…