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EU Organic Awards recognise excellence, as Court report stresses need for long-term vision for organic & stronger CAP
BRUSSELS, 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Today, on EU Organic Day, Europe celebrates its organic sector and operators. Locally and nationally,…
![Organic businesses, we are working on a new event just for you](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/09/3_INFORM-YOU_OFF2024-1-420x540.jpg)
19/09/2024
Events
Organic businesses, we are working on a new event just for you
We are proud to introduce a new event: the Organic Food Forum. Taking place for the first time this November,…
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19/09/2024
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21st Organic World Congress in Taiwan
Every three years, the global organic movement meets at the IFOAM Organic World Congress (OWC) and holds its General Assembly.…
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Advisory services & advisors, join our OrganicAdviceNetwork
We invite agricultural and rural advisory services and advisors with interest and competences in organic agriculture to join the OrganicAdviceNetwork.…
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Preview of events
On 19 July, the EU Commission revealed the finalists of the 2024 EU Organic Awards, the EU-wide yearly initiative recognising organic…
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Welcome Note September 2024
Welcome to our post-summer newsletter. As summer turns into autumn, we embrace the productive months ahead and use this newsletter…
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19/09/2024
Events
Review of events
On 13 June 2024, IFOAM Organics Europe’s Director Eduardo Cuoco spoke at a session Supporting farmers in times of turbulence…
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18/09/2024
Events
"A movement building bridges" & other takeaways from the European Organic Congress 2024
Following the summer break for many, harvest time has begun. This is visible in farmers’ produce reaching our forks and…
![Organic living labs develop and test food security & resilience scenarios](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/04/EcoReady-1-420x540.jpg)
Organic living labs develop and test food security & resilience scenarios
Helping to create and support “living labs” (LLs) is an important strategy within EU research and innovation to promote the…
![Building the future of EU agrifood – Encouraging high-level statements at congress’ first day](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOC-2-420x540.png)
Building the future of EU agrifood – Encouraging high-level statements at congress’ first day
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Following the Strategic Dialogue for the future of EU agriculture’s recommendations, many agrifood stakeholders,…
![Join Europe's organic leaders at the Nordic Organic Food Fair](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/09/Diversified_NOFF_SBH_7072-420x540.jpg)
09/09/2024
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Join Europe's organic leaders at the Nordic Organic Food Fair
The international trade fair Nordic Organic Food Fair is a must-attend event for organic stakeholders and certified organic businesses. Free…
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Get ready for the last part of Horizon Europe & the next framework programme – Organic Innovation Days
This year’s edition of TP Organics’ annual Organic Innovation Days is themed “Preparing for the next programme: Getting organic research…
![Building our members’ capacity, also after the EU elections](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/MemberUpdate-420x540.png)
Building our members’ capacity, also after the EU elections
A new European Parliament is settling in and the new European Commission is scheduled to officially start its work on…
![The EU has continent-wide Nature Restoration Law](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity-420x540.jpg)
The EU has continent-wide Nature Restoration Law
Today, the Nature Restoration Law entered into force. The law’s objective is the long-term recovery of nature in the EU’s…
![Civil society is taking the CAP by storm: What happened, what's next and how to get involved?](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/CAP-2-420x540.png)
Civil society is taking the CAP by storm: What happened, what's next and how to get involved?
The Good Food Good Farming campaign mobilised ahead of the European elections, organising a stunt under the motto We can’t eat…
![Natexpo 2024: The organic sector meets in Lyon](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/Natexpo-post-420x540.png)
08/08/2024
Events
Natexpo 2024: The organic sector meets in Lyon
Since 2018, Natexpo has been organised every two years (even-numbered years) in Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This is no coincidence…
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These organic practitioners are an inspiration for food and farming
A farmer creating new organic varieties to combat biodiversity loss, a city setting up food production sites where people from…
![Biodiversity management in organic greenhouses – Webinar available](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/IPMWorsk-420x540.jpg)
Biodiversity management in organic greenhouses – Webinar available
In the frame of in the IPMWORKS project, we hosted a webinar on greenhouses and biodiversity – the last one…
![24 finalists highlight excellent examples of EU organic from field to fork](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
24 finalists highlight excellent examples of EU organic from field to fork
On 19 July, the EU Commission revealed the finalists of the 2024 EU Organic Awards, the EU-wide yearly initiative recognising organic…
![Building resilient food futures across generations – Organics Europe’s Youth Event take-aways](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/OEYE_small-420x540.jpg)
15/07/2024
Events
Building resilient food futures across generations – Organics Europe’s Youth Event take-aways
The second edition of the Organics Europe Youth Event (OEYE) was held at CIHEAM Bari, Italy, on July 8-9, 2024.…
![Working together to enable farmers as agile entrepreneurs – European Biostimulants’ summit](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
Working together to enable farmers as agile entrepreneurs – European Biostimulants’ summit
IFOAM Organics Europe’s Director Eduardo Cuoco spoke at a session Supporting farmers in times of turbulence at the European Biostimulants…
![Fruitful discussion during LiveSeeding online webinar on organic seed and planting material databases](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/08/LIVESEEDING-420x540.jpg)
Fruitful discussion during LiveSeeding online webinar on organic seed and planting material databases
On 4 July 2024, the LiveSeeding project organised a learning exchange on organic seed databases, using examples from Spain and…
![Positive steps for EU’s resilience in Council decisions on nature restoration, soil monitoring law & green claims](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity-420x540.jpg)
Positive steps for EU’s resilience in Council decisions on nature restoration, soil monitoring law & green claims
On 17 June, European legislation on soil, nature, and environmental labelling took a few steps forward as the Council of…
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Welcome Note June 2024
Dear reader, Welcome to our last newsletter edition before the EU elections and summer break. In only a few days…
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05/06/2024
Events
Review of events
Last April, 18 European project partners of the OrganicAdviceNetwork project met for three days planning the first steps to set-up…
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05/06/2024
Events
Preview of events
External advisory services and advisors with organic competences or an interest in organic are invited to join the OrganicAdviceNetwork project’s…
![Open webinar on biodiversity management in organic greenhouses](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/IPMWorsk-420x540.jpg)
Open webinar on biodiversity management in organic greenhouses
We are organising a series of free and open webinars relevant to organic farming as part of our involvement in…
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New genomic techniques, what comes up?
Despite significant political pressure to reach an agreement among the EU institutions before the European elections in June 2024, the…
![Join our network of advisory services and advisors – OrganicAdviceNetwork](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/OrganicAdviceNetwork-420x540.jpg)
Join our network of advisory services and advisors – OrganicAdviceNetwork
External advisory services and advisors with organic competences or an interest in organic are invited to join the OrganicAdviceNetwork project’s…
![EU Organic Day is coming up - Get ready to be visible on/around 23 September 2024](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/EU-organic-day-EOD-420x540.png)
EU Organic Day is coming up - Get ready to be visible on/around 23 September 2024
On 23 September 2024 Europe will celebrate its 4th EU Organic Day! We call on the European organic movement to get…
![NGOs call for climate action & fair agrifood systems – 31 May; 1 June & throughout October](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/GFGF-2-420x540.png)
NGOs call for climate action & fair agrifood systems – 31 May; 1 June & throughout October
On 31 May, the NGOs who are part of the Good Food Good Farming coalition gathered in Brussels for its…
![Organics Europe Youth Event: Fully booked & programme update](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/02/OEYE-420x540.jpg)
31/05/2024
Events
Organics Europe Youth Event: Fully booked & programme update
We are thrilled to announce that second edition of the Organic Europe Youth Event (OEYE) 2024 is fully booked. Thank…
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Invitation to Council members to strategy workshop
We are pleased to invite (y)our national representative(s) to take part in IFOAM Organics Europe’s internal strategy workshop physically on…
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27/05/2024
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Communicating about organic to audiences across the political spectrum
On 8 May, many members joined us for a political communications oriented webinar in the Let’s Discuss Organic series. The materials…
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Starting the first European network of organic advisors
Last April, 18 European project partners of the OrganicAdviceNetwork project met for three days planning the first steps to set-up…
![Nordic organic leaders will debate the future of organic](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/NOFF-420x480.jpg)
24/05/2024
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Nordic organic leaders will debate the future of organic
On 9-10 October, IFOAM Organics Europe will facilitate one of the most important debates at this year’s edition of the…
![“Being Organic in EU” makes Organics Europe Youth Event field trips possible](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/Being-organic-in-EU.png)
23/05/2024
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“Being Organic in EU” makes Organics Europe Youth Event field trips possible
BEING ORGANIC in EU is supporting the Organics Europe Youth Event excursions. Thanks to this contribution participants to the youth…
![IFOAM Organics Europe at the American Organic Week](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/60fc7523-4862-4b9a-92aa-921a8ac6c5ab-420x540.jpg)
21/05/2024
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IFOAM Organics Europe at the American Organic Week
From 11-19 May, IFOAM Organics Europe’s President, Jan Plagge and Director, Eduardo Cuoco were in the US at the Organic…
![Save the date: Natexpo 2024, same time and place, new format](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Natexpo-420x540.png)
17/05/2024
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Save the date: Natexpo 2024, same time and place, new format
The international tradeshow for organic products, Natexpo, will be back 23-24 September 2024 at Eurexpo Lyon, France. Every year, Natexpo is…
![European Organic Congress 2024 – Win a free ticket!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOC-2-420x540.png)
15/05/2024
Events
European Organic Congress 2024 – Win a free ticket!
We are delighted to announce our special offer for the European Organic Congress 2024 – a free ticket challenge! Take…
![Annual organic farmers meeting: New steering committee & CAP post-2027](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/cd953c17-c700-4104-bebe-c04a8c3b1aa6-420x540.jpg)
10/05/2024
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Annual organic farmers meeting: New steering committee & CAP post-2027
For this year’s annual meeting, our interest group of organic farmers (IGOF) gathered in Switzerland on 2- 3 May. Bio…
![High-level organic retailers meet in Italy](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/4d4d3666-b968-4268-ae6d-847a981d51c5-420x540.jpg)
06/05/2024
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High-level organic retailers meet in Italy
For two days, our members of the high-level retailers’ group (IGOR) met in Italy. Invited by EcorNaturasi they visited the…
![10 more days for organic excellence to apply to the EU Organic Awards - 12 May!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
10 more days for organic excellence to apply to the EU Organic Awards - 12 May!
Applications for the third edition of the EU Organic Awards will close next week Sunday on 12 May 2024. Does one immediately…
![Deep-dive into challenges & opportunities for Organic Heterogeneous Material](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/08/LIVESEEDING-420x540.jpg)
Deep-dive into challenges & opportunities for Organic Heterogeneous Material
The 3rd LiveSeeding online workshop on Organic Heterogeneous Material (or OHM) united almost 50 participants. Stakeholders from across Europe, ranging…
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02/05/2024
Seeds
Plant Reproductive Material Regulation legislation could advance organic plant breeding
On 24 April, the European Parliament voted on the Plant Reproductive Material Regulation (PRM) legislation. Members of the European Parliament…
![Soil health and global food security – Organic & biocontrol’s contribution](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/TP-Organics_small-420x540.jpg)
Soil health and global food security – Organic & biocontrol’s contribution
On 25 April 2024, high-level experts and policymakers deliberated the different areas regarding biocontrol, organic soil health and research and…
![EU Parliament advances organic plant breeding with new PRM legislation vote](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-1-420x540.png)
24/04/2024
Seeds
EU Parliament advances organic plant breeding with new PRM legislation vote
BRUSSELS, 24 APRIL 2024 – Today’s vote on the Plant Reproductive Material Regulation (PRM) legislation could contribute to a balanced regulation…
![IFOAM Organics Europe at NOPEX: Market trends session](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
16/04/2024
Events
IFOAM Organics Europe at NOPEX: Market trends session
Joanna Wierzbicka, Deputy Director at IFOAM Organics Europe and in charge of Strategic Initiatives, was invited to speak at the…
![IFOAM Organics Europe at BIOFACH 2024: Shaping the future of organic!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/BIOFACH_small-420x540.jpg)
IFOAM Organics Europe at BIOFACH 2024: Shaping the future of organic!
On February 13-16, the organic sector converged at BIOFACH/VIVANESS 2024 in Nürnberg, Germany. IFOAM Organics Europe fuelled discussions at the…
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11/04/2024
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Fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia will feature 300 high-profile international buyers
4-5 June marks the fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia. This year’s fair will bring together top producers,…