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BioFach global analysis: organic industry continues upward trend
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28.11.2017 EditorThe global organic market is nearing USD 90bn in turnover and is developing in the right direction with excellent future prospects. The growth rates are particularly high in North America and northern Europe.The analysis of sales in the USA and European countries shows a double digit growth in 2016. A bright future awaits the organic industry, explains NurembergMesse the organiser of the BioFach, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food. The organic industry will next come together at the exhibition that takes place in Nuremberg from 14 to 17 February 2018.
IFOAM: organic agriculture to combat climate change
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14.11.2017 EditorAt the moment, presided over by the Government of Fiji, the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 23) to the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the headquarters of the UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, is still ongoing. With reference to the event, IFOAM – Organics International calls upon the participating parties to concentrate on mitigating the consequences of climate change people have to face who actually contributed least to the problems.
IFOAM: Nachfolger für Präsident und Geschäftsführer gesucht
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03.11.2017 RedaktionAm 12. November 2017 wird auf der Generalversammlung der IFOAM – Organics International in Neu Delhi ein neuer Präsident gewählt. Ein halbes Jahr später steht außerdem der Wechsel des Geschäftsführers bevor.
IFOAM: new President and new Executive Director coming
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31.10.2017 EditorOn the General Assembly of IFOAM – Organics International in New Delhi, a new World Board and a new President will be elected. Half a year later, there will be also a change of Executive Director. Succession planning is ongoing.
OWC: biggest organic farming event on the planet
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31.10.2017The Organic World Congress (OWC) is a global forum for organic farming and organic agriculture. It is coming to India for the first time in 40 years and will take place from 9-11 November 2017 Greater Noida, New Delhi. The event will play a critical role in strengthening the world organic farming movement and tilting India’s agricultural. According to the organizers the OWC will welcome around 3,000 delegates from 110 countries. As a parallel event BioFach India together with India Organic Trade Fair will take place at the same venue.
Growing number of EU governments oppose re-approval of glyphosate
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26.10.2017The political and public opposition to glyphosate is growing in Europe. Yesterday representatives of governments have again rejected the Commission’s proposal for a ten year renewal of the licence for glyphosate. A final vote has been postponed to November.
Countdown for the Organic World Congress
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24.10.2017 EditorThe countdown for the 19th Organic World Congress of IFOAM Organics International is running. From 9 - 12 November it will take place in Noida (New Delhi).
Monsanto in trouble
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24.10.2017Monsanto is in trouble for many reasons. Among others, the authorization of Monsanto’s flagship Roundup and its ingredient glyphosate is expiring in the EU by the end of this year. More and more weeds are resistant to Roundup. Monsanto’s ‘solution’ to this problem, another very toxic herbicide Dicamba, turns out to be a complete failure. The Monsanto Tribunal last fall in The Hague and court cases have been exposing the way Monsanto works, and this helps to inspire others to show the true cost of Monsanto’s business. Films and books were released too.
Report: international organic fruits and vegetables markets till 2020
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23.10.2017 EditorThe international market research Markets & Markets says in a recent study that the global market for organic fruits and vegetables is projected to reach USD 62.97 Billion by 2020.
IFOAM launches its new strategic plan
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06.10.2017 EditorAfter two years of discussion internally and with stakeholders, IFOAM - Organics International launches its new strategic plan.
IFOAM Organics International launched Policy Toolkit
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27.09.2017 EditorFor the first time ever, a complete global overview of policies supporting organic agriculture has been compiled, and tools for advocates and policy-makers are now available in the ‘Global Policy Toolkit on Public Support to Organic Agriculture’.
One World Award: most important for the global organic movement
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26.09.2017 EditorNearly 700 guests from all parts of the world came to Rapunzel´s headquarter for the One World Award gala. IFOAM Organics International praises the One World Award as most important award for the global organic movement.
Breakthrough study shows organic cuts agriculture’s contribution to climate change
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18.09.2017 EditorA new research by The Organic Center and Northeastern University proves organic agriculture keeps more carbon in soil and out of atmosphere and helps to fight climate change.
Ecovia Intelligence: Future Outlook for Sustainable Sourcing
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29.08.2017 EditorOne of the most difficult issues associated with sustainable sourcing is whether companies should adopt third party standards or develop in-house schemes. Recent developments suggest the pendulum is swinging towards in-house sustainable sourcing schemes, says Ecovia Intelligence.
BioFach India/ India Organic together with the 19th Organic World Congress
World World
03.08.2017 EditorThe ninth edition of BioFach India together with India Organic trade fairs will be held concurrently with the Organic World Congress of IFOAM Organics International from 9th-11th November 2017 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, U.P. (Delhi)
Fall in the price of cocoa – but not of organic cocoa
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01.08.2017 Leo FrühschützThe producer price of cocoa has fallen by 40 % within one year. It is currently hovering between 1,800 and 1,900 US dollars per tonne. That's 1,600 to 1,700 euros – not enough for the cocoa farmers to live on. Do organic producers get more? Organic-Market.info asked organic cocoa importers and suppliers this question.
Organic World Congress: GOTS will be at the Pre-Conference program
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31.07.2017 Editor‘Social Compliance Issues in Organic Textiles Supply Chain’ will be the topic of a one day conference that is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 8th November 2017 in New Delhi, India.
IFOAM Annual Report 2016 is published
World World
31.07.2017 Editor‘Powered by People’ is the title of the recently published IFOAM Annual Report 2016. It summarizes general information about the worldwide organic movement and countless actions of IFOAM staff, World Board, ambassadors, volunteers, self-organized-structures, members and like-minded partners.
FiBL report on Voluntary Sustainability Standards
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12.07.2017 EditorThe new report "State of Sustainable Markets 2017: Statistics and Emerging Trends", covering 14 Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS), shows continued growth across all products and all standards. To strengthen the data collection efforts FiBL signed a cooperation agreement with ISEAL Alliance.
Organic-Market.info Summer Special
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29.06.2017 EditorOur Summer Special at bio-markt.info and 
organic-market.info offers you a great opportunity for a low-cost campaign. From 1 August to 30 September, you can advertise 8 weeks for the price of 6 weeks!
Organic logos: Germany the frontrunner
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26.06.2017 EditorIn Europe and worldwide there are now 100,000 products with an organic logo and they include an especially high number of new products. In terms of product innovations, Germany is in the lead.
OFS as model and living laboratory
World World
23.06.2017 EditorOrganic food systems are regarded as a model of sustainability and they can provide examples of continuous improvement and the integration of science and research. The OFSP is helping to share the benefits of organic methods with interested initiatives and across the whole of society.
Global SolutionSearch Contest names 10 finalists
World World
22.06.2017 EditorSolution Search announced the ten finalists for the worldwide contest in sustainability, conservation and development. People can vote daily online for their favorites.
Pesticide-Free Cotton in Ethiopia
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19.06.2017 EditorTadesse Amera, Director of PAN Ethiopia, reports that since 2013 they have been working to support cotton farmers in Southern Ethiopia to adopt safer and more sustainable methods of growing pesticide-free cotton.
Organic textiles: big brands commit to sustainable cotton
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16.06.2017 EditorThirteen of the world's biggest clothing and textile brands have committed to using 100% sustainable cotton by 2025.
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