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![PRESS RELEASE: Jan Plagge re-elected President of IFOAM Organics Europe (and a rebranding for IFOAM EU)](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
30/06/2020
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PRESS RELEASE: Jan Plagge re-elected President of IFOAM Organics Europe (and a rebranding for IFOAM EU)
BRUSSELS, 30 JUNE 2020 – At its 10th General Assembly, IFOAM Organics Europe’s members elected a new Board. They re-elected Jan Plagge as President. He is the President of Bioland e.V. (Germany and North Italy) and has…
![IFOAM EU proud to continue growing as IFOAM Organics Europe – New website marks change](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
30/06/2020
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IFOAM EU proud to continue growing as IFOAM Organics Europe – New website marks change
We have updated our presence! Since our organisation was established in 2003, it has grown significantly together with the organic…
![Help us identifying the needs and knowledge gaps in organic fruit growing – Fill out BIOFRUITNET’s questionnaire](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/BioFtuitnet-420x540.png)
Help us identifying the needs and knowledge gaps in organic fruit growing – Fill out BIOFRUITNET’s questionnaire
Plant protection against pests and diseases is a big issue for organic fruit growers, as fruit is a very sensitive…
![Saying goodbye to our colleague](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
19/06/2020
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Saying goodbye to our colleague
Kaja Gutzen Kaja joined IFOAM Organics Europe in July 2019 as a European Solidarity Corps volunteer. She was based at…
![IFOAM EU welcomes the Steering Committee (SC) of its Interest Group on Certification and Integrity (IGOC)](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
17/06/2020
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IFOAM EU welcomes the Steering Committee (SC) of its Interest Group on Certification and Integrity (IGOC)
On 6 May, IFOAM EU’s Interest Group of Certification and Integrity (IGOC) elected a Steering Committee (SC) to ensure the…
![Welcome note April 2020](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
Welcome note April 2020
Dear readers, For all of us, these days are really challenging. We are facing a crisis where no one can…
![IFOAM EU’s General Assembly is going digital!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
IFOAM EU’s General Assembly is going digital!
On 30 June 2020 IFOAM EU will host its 10th General Assembly. At this biannual meeting, IFOAM EU’s membership reviews…
![Saying Goodbye to Isabella Lang](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
05/04/2020
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Saying Goodbye to Isabella Lang
After almost 3 years at IFOAM EU, we are saying goodbye to IFOAM EU Policy Coordinator Isabella Lang, who will…
![Welcome note March 2020](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
13/03/2020
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Welcome note March 2020
Dear readers, From 17 to 20 February, the 2020 edition of BIOFACH took place in Nuremberg, Germany. With about 300…
![IFOAM EU members now have access to member-only information on the new IFOAM EU member extranet](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/MemberUpdate-420x540.png)
20/02/2020
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IFOAM EU members now have access to member-only information on the new IFOAM EU member extranet
We have launched our new IFOAM EU member extranet. IFOAM EU members will now be able to access the new member…
How much and which natural inputs does the organic sector need? – A lively debate during BIOFACH 2020
A lively discussion on natural inputs suitable for organic farming as well as future obstacles and opportunities for the sector’s…
![Farmers group goes international - 14 February 2020, Nuremberg, Germany](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
Farmers group goes international - 14 February 2020, Nuremberg, Germany
We were glad to welcome our colleagues from the international IFOAM Farmers group (INOFO) at our annual breakfast IFOAM EU…
![Next generation of organic leadership graduates at Biofach 2020 - June 2019-February 2020](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
11/02/2020
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Next generation of organic leadership graduates at Biofach 2020 - June 2019-February 2020
IFOAM EU’s Silvia Schmidt and Isabella Lang participated to the Organic Leadership Course June (OLC) 2019 – February 2020. The…
![The organic movement and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) call for better regulation of natural origin plant protection technologies](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Schermata-2020-06-29-alle-18.13.16-420x540.jpg)
30/01/2020
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The organic movement and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) call for better regulation of natural origin plant protection technologies
IFOAM EU and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) published a five years roadmap for collaboration to promote the uptake of…