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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…
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10/05/2022
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Under 40 and into organic? Register now for Organics Europe Youth Event, 31 August-1 September, Frick, Switzerland
Our new event, Organics Europe’s Youth Event will welcome organic’s new generation in Frick Switzerland on 31 August and 1…
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09/05/2022
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FoodSHIFT 2030 - Webinar Farm to Fork strategy, 30 May, online
Right at the start of the EU Green Week, FoodSHIFT 2030’s next webinar will discuss why we need the EU…
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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…
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Demonstration farms & their role in sustainable farming projects - Farm Demo Conference, 11 May 2022
On 11 May 2022, the annual Farm Demo Conference takes place. Experts and stakeholders will discuss the role of networks…
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Welcome note March 2022 newsletter
Dear readers, These are troubling times for Europe and the world. On top of climate and biodiversity crises we now…
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Political hotspot March 2022 newsletter
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to rage, the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, key parts of the…
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29/03/2022
Events
Preview of events
Participate in this webinar on 10 March, at 10.30-13.00 (CET), organised by Legambiente (IT) and Zelena Istra (HR) within the…
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29/03/2022
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Review of events
On 23 February, we held a member-only webinar in which 28 participants from the organic sector learned about the progress…
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29/03/2022
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IFOAM Organics Europe 20 Years celebration event – Registration open for members
This year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM…
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Applications for European Organic Awards now open (until 8 June)
In concomitance with the first-year anniversary of the European Organic Action Plan, the submission period of the European Organic Awards…
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Register to RELACS trial results webinar: Reducing Anthelmintic control
Are you interested in reducing anthelmintic use in your flock? Would you like to learn about natural alternatives to them?…
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16/03/2022
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Watch "Let’s Discuss Organic!" recordings on EU Organic Day, sustainability labelling & agroecology living labs
The recordings of the first three ‘Let’s discuss organic’ sessions are now available for our members on our member extranet!…
![Learn about organic textiles & the EU Regulation on the pesticides in our member-only webinars](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/02/green-pictos-420x540.jpg)
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…
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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…
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10/03/2022
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Early bird registration for the European Organic Congress 2022 now open
Register now for our European Organic Congress 2022 – ‘A more organic future: On the road to achieving the EU…
![Save the date: The first Organics Europe's Youth Event 2022 31 Aug-1 Sept 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-4-420x540.png)
08/03/2022
Events
Save the date: The first Organics Europe's Youth Event 2022 31 Aug-1 Sept 2022
Organic and You(th) – Together for sustainable food systems We are excited to announce that we have been working on…
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07/03/2022
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Organics Europe's Youth Event 2022 - 31 August to 1 September 2022
IFOAM Organics Europe is excited to announce that we have been working on a brand-new event: the Organics Europe Youth…
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07/03/2022
Events
Watch BIOFACH/VIVANESS congress presentation
In the run-up to the BIOFACH / VIVANESS Summer Edition taking place from 26 – 29 July 2022, the organisers,…
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Webinar “Healthy policies for healthy soil: the Green Deal playing field”
Participate in this webinar on 10 March, at 10.30-13.00 (CET), organised by Legambiente (IT) and Zelena Istra (HR) within the…
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Welcome note February 2022 newsletter
Dear Readers, I would like to welcome you back after the winter break and take this opportunity to wish you…
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02/02/2022
Events
Review of events
Did you miss IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2021? Access the event recordings is available to our member on IFOAM Organics Europe…
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02/02/2022
Events
Preview of events
The International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” will take place as an online conference 21-23 February 2022. Participants will…
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28/01/2022
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Adjust your planners - BIOFACH postponed to 26-29 July 2022
The most important yearly appointment of the organic movement worldwide, BIOFACH was postponed to the 26-29 July and will take…
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22/01/2022
Events
Participate to the international Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” 21-23 February 2022, online
The International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” will take place as an online conference 21-23 February 2022. Participants will…
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The European organic movement welcomes opportunities promoting organic agriculture in the European Commission's promotion policy work programme
The European organic movement welcomes the special attention reserved to organic agriculture in the European Commission’s promotion policy work programme.…
![IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business online – a successful event! 8-9 December 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/09/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS-1-420x540.png)
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business online – a successful event! 8-9 December 2020, online
On 8-9 December 2020, 80 participants, from all walks of the organic supply chain and beyond, joined the 3rd edition…
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16/12/2020
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Annual meeting of IFOAM Organics Europe’s Interest Group on Certification and Integrity - 15 December 2021, online
On 15 December, 30 members of IFOAM Organics Europe’s Interest Group on Certification and Integrity (IGOC) met online for their…
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09/12/2020
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Organic processors come together for second annual general meeting - 7 December 2020, online
Associations of processors and traders, as well as processing and trading companies, came together on 7 December for the second…
![BIOFRUITNET 1st online seminar: Boosting innovation in organic fruit production - 3 December 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/BioFtuitnet-420x540.png)
BIOFRUITNET 1st online seminar: Boosting innovation in organic fruit production - 3 December 2020, online
The BIOFRUITNET project has launched a series of webinars to boost innovation in the European organic fruit production. The first…
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Welcome note November 2020 newsletter
Dear readers, I would like to use this opportunity to look back on a turbulent year, marked with great successes…
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Political hotspot November 2020 newsletter
The European Commission is set to publish the next European organic action plan (OAP) at the beginning of next year.…
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27/11/2020
Events
Review of events
On 15 October 2020, FiBL and BÖLW in cooperation with the LIVESEED project organised “How organic breeding adds value to…
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27/11/2020
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Preview of events
BIOFRUITNET launches a series of online seminars promoting innovative solutions in organic fruit growing. The first seminar takes place on…
![First online edition of Organic Innovation Days was a success! 24-25 November, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OID-420x540.png)
First online edition of Organic Innovation Days was a success! 24-25 November, online
On 24-25 November 2020, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for Organic Food and Farming, held its annual Organic Innovation…
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Registration to IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2020 closes next week. Secure your spot!
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2020 is around the corner! In a little more than two weeks we will meet…
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Our suggestions for the new Organic Action plan
The Commission is set to publish the next European organic action plan at the beginning of next year and has…
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Joint letter calling for balanced speaker representation at forthcoming EU Agricultural Outlook Conference
IFOAM Organics Europe, Slow Food, European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC), and others call for balanced representation in terms of speakers…
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How will the EU Green Deal change Europe’s food prices change? Join our colleague Silvia online to get an idea!
On 12 November from 15:30-17:00, Silvia Schmidt, our food policy officer, will take part to the online event “The Green…
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02/11/2020
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BIOFACH and VIVANESS, the trade fair duo for organic goes completely digital in 2021!
This article is based on BIOFACH’s press release. In 2021, BIOFACH and VIVANESS will take place as digital format. The…
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The true price of food & its role in transforming the food system: FFA 2020 review - 26 October 2020
On 26 October 2020, our Director Eduardo Cuoco attended the Forum for the Future of Agriculture (FFA) event ‘Rewarding sustainability…
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Political hotspot October 2020 newsletter
On 19–20 October, EU-27 agriculture ministers met in Luxembourg to adopt their general approach on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).…
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29/10/2020
Events
Review of events
2 October 2020 With crucial CAP negotiations ahead, starting discussions on an EU animal welfare label, and IFOAM Organics Europe’s…
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27/10/2020
Events
Preview of events
24-25 November, online You can now register for the Organic Innovation Days 2020, the only EU event on research &…
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IFOAM Organics Europe meets business – Agenda available! 8-9 December, online
Save the date for the next “IFOAM Organics Europe meets business” taking place online on 8-9 December 2020. “Bringing the…
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CAP ‘reform’: Parliament's small steps not good enough for a green transformation of food and farming
BRUSSELS, 23 OCTOBER 2020 – This week, Members of the European Parliament voted on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and Agriculture Ministers reached an…
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Organic Movement calls on MEPs to align the CAP with the Green Deal ambitions
IFOAM Organics Europe has sent a press release to all Members of the European Parliament as they are voting on…
![The Commission’s first Farm to Fork conference – Review & highlights - 15-16 October 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
The Commission’s first Farm to Fork conference – Review & highlights - 15-16 October 2020, online
The European Commission’s first Farm to Fork conference took place on 15–16 October 2020 and focused on how to build…
![Save the date for ‘Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production’, an online conference - 25-26 January 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540.png)
Save the date for ‘Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production’, an online conference - 25-26 January 2021
It is with great excitement that OK-Net EcoFeed announces its final project conference bringing together four research projects: OK-Net EcoFeed,…
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Open letter calling for full alignment of the reformed CAP with the European Green Deal
Together with NGOS and national coalitions from across Europe, IFOAM Organics Europe urges the President of the European Commission, the…