News
21/12/2023
Events
Events calendar 2024
Members of IFOAM Organics Europe will find numerous opportunities to participate, exchange knowledge, and connect at the organic events scheduled…
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! *** …
13/12/2023
Events
Review of events
The Spanish Presidency of the European Union put a spotlight on rural areas and agricultural resilience during a High-level Rural…
11/12/2023
Events
Preview of events
Are you an organic farmers or SME managers who is involved in: Join the webinar “Entrepreneurship in the organic seeds…
Online platform for practitioners launching on 8 February 2024
Exciting news! As proud partner of the Horizon Europe project EU-FarmBook, we are excited to announce the launch of the…
Entrepreneurship in the organic seeds and breeding sector
Are you an organic farmers or SME managers who is involved in: Join the webinar “Entrepreneurship in the organic seeds…
08/12/2023
Events
Weed control in organic arable farms
On 7 December, more than 88 participants attended our webinar Weed control in organic farming – value and risks of…
Fostering EU-international cooperation in research & innovation to transform agri-food systems
Right before the EU’s annual Agricultural Outlook conference, TP Organics held its event EU-international cooperation in research & innovation to…
01/12/2023
Events
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2023: Connecting the organic industry
Held on 30 November, in Brussels, Belgium, the IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business proved to be a key gathering for…
First CORE Organic translational call to increase collaboration & funding
With ambitious targets set for organic in the EU Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy’s targets, it is crucial to build…
Protecting our soils across the EU
In July, the European Commission published its proposal on a Soil Monitoring and Resilience law. As IFOAM Organics Europe, we…
Agreement on nature restoration law: Important signal to transform farming
Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council reached a final agreement on the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). As European organic…
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.…
09/11/2023
Events
Join IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2023!
Get ready for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and organic inspiration at the upcoming IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business…
29/10/2023
Events
Let’s Liberate Diversity Forum to promote more diverse food systems
The annual Let’s Liberate Diversity Forum has established itself as an important event for those passionate about seeds and agrobiodiversity.…
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…
05/10/2023
Events
Three-day journey through organic – Report about European Organic Congress 2023
Co-organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and Ecovalia, the 2023 European Organic Congress brought together key EU and Spanish policymakers in…
Organic Innovating Sustainable Food Systems: Ten take-aways of the European Organic Congress 2023
In a month dedicated to harvesting the fruits of our labour – in the fields and at the EU Organic Day & Awards –…
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…
Citizen-driven transformation of EU food systems, FoodSHIFT2030 policy conference
Citizen-driven transformation of EU food systems is the title of FoodSHIFT2030’s final policy conference. As IFOAM Organics Europe, we host…
20/09/2023
Events
Review of events
On 7 September, the 10th GMO free Europe conference gathered policymakers, scientists, farmers, and representatives of the organic and the…
20/09/2023
Events
Preview of events
The countdown has begun! In less than a week we will have our 17th European Organic Congress – it will…
20/09/2023
Events
We’re counting down to the European Organic Congress, 26-28 September 2023 Cordoba, Spain
The countdown has begun! In less than a week we will have our 17th European Organic Congress – it will…
IFOAM Organics Europe at SANA exhibition - 7-8 September 2023, Bologna, Italy
On 7-8 September, IFOAM Organics Europe’s Director Eduardo Cuoco was present at the 35th International exhibition of organic and natural…
Discuss citizen-driven transformation of European food systems at the Organic Innovation Days
On 25-26 October the annual Organic Innovation Days 2023 are taking place in Brussels themed ‘Citizen-driven transformation of European food…
13/09/2023
Events
Nordic leaders will debate "Future of organic" in Malmö
The “industry festival” for organic and sustainable food and drink is back in Malmö, Sweden. With the very best choice…
GMO-free Europe conference - 7 September 2023
On 7 September, the 10th GMO free Europe conference gathered policymakers, scientists, farmers, and representatives of the organic and the…
11/09/2023
Events
Save the date for IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business
We’re excited to announce that our annual IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business event will to take place on 30 November…
08/09/2023
Events
Let’s Discuss Organic – Youth in Sustainable Food Systems
The future of food and farming is in the hands of youth – younger generations eager to move to a…
10/08/2023
Events
Join the Action Days and call for Good Food Good Farming 1-31 October, Europe & 8 November, Brussels
During its annual European Days of Action, a group of NGOs calls on everyone to organize an event in your…
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…
Debate and discussion: Which recycled nutrients products could be suitable for organic farming?
On 18 September, 14:00-17:00, we are holding an online workshop on Recycled Nutrients for Organic Farming with the European Sustainable…
IFOAM Organics Europe partners with NATEXPO for a fairer and more transparent EU food system
IFOAM Organics Europe is glad to represent the European perspective at NATEXPO for another year. NATEXPO is the leading international…
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…
12/07/2023
Biodiversity
Nature restoration law adopting gives hope for food & farming systems
BRUSSELS, 12 JULY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law by MEPs today. Jan…
12/06/2023
Biodiversity
Farmers want nature restoration
On 15 June the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will vote on their report on the Nature Restoration Law. Organic farmers…
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…
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…
26/05/2023
Events
European Organic Congress 2023: Enjoy early-bird fares now!
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey towards a greener future? The European Organic Congress (EOC) 2023 will…
Political Hotspot May 2023
The proposal for an EU nature restoration law is facing major opposition, recently leading to the rejection of the whole…
Welcome Note May 2023
Dear readers, I am delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of our newsletter, filled with European organic updates.…
25/05/2023
Events
Preview of events
The fourth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia, the meeting point for professionals of the organic sector at…
25/05/2023
Events
Review of events
The Organic Food Conference took place on 22-23 May at Aboca’s premises in Sansepolcro, Tuscany (IT), and its first day…
25/05/2023
Events
Natexpo: Only five months to the opening day!
The international exhibition for organic products Natexpo is stepping up preparations to welcome organic professionals in October 2023. To date,…
25/05/2023
Events
Organic Knowledge served fresh: Join Let's Discuss Organic! webinar series
Are you a member of IFOAM Organics Europe? Do you want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best…
22/05/2023
Biodiversity
Nature restoration, crucial for resilient food & farming systems
BRUSSELS, 22 MAY 2023 – Biodiversity protection and well-functioning ecosystems are essential for food production. But the Commission’s proposal on…
High-level policy debate and networking reception organised by TP Organics on "A Soil Deal for Europe and Beyond" on 30 May
TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for Research and Innovation in Organic and Agroecology, whose secretariat is hosted by IFOAM…
Save the date: Organic Innovation Days 2023 on citizen-driven transformation of European food systems
Save the date for this year’s edition of TP Organics’ Organic Innovation Days, which will take place in Brussels on…
ECO-READY: Developing a European Observatory for short and long-term food and agriculture resilience strategies
The ECO-READY project aspires to identify climate-change drivers affecting food security and biodiversity across Europe. The comprehensive understanding of the EU…
24/04/2023
Events
Organic Food and Eco Living Iberia 2023: record number of registered visitors
The fourth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia, the meeting point for professionals of the organic sector at…