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ADM wants to crush more GMO-free soy from German cultivation

In Germany, soy is still a niche crop, although demand is growing and the potential for cultivation is there. A large animal feed manufacturer has…

European Elections 2024: Voters of all German political parties in favour of comprehensive GMO labelling

A large majority of German voters also want mandatory labelling for new genetic engineering in food. They agree on this across all party boundaries.

European Elections 2024: Who wants to preserve genetic engineering rules, who wants to abolish them?

The result of the European Elections on 9 June 2024 will also have an impact on the EU's future genetic engineering regulations. In Bavaria, this is…

Genetically engineered maize produces insect-poisonous invasive wild plant

Bayer's genetically engineered maize MON810 crosses with the related wild plant teosinte and also transmits the insect-toxic protein, new research in…

European regions call for revision of EU genetic engineering plans

The European Committee of the Regions warns that the resilience of EU agriculture is jeopardised by new genetic engineering and calls for changes to…

VLOG Panel "15 Years of the 'Ohne GenTechnik' Seal" on 20 June 2024 in Berlin

To mark the 15th anniversary of the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal, the panel event VLOG .:. Forum will take place in Berlin on 20 June 2024 with…

No deregulation of genetic engineering before the European elections

The EU Commission's plans for new genetic engineering legislation have been postponed until the next legislative period. This provides time to…

Explosive government assessment: Many risks associated with new genetic engineering

France's food safety authority Anses sees numerous risks associated with new genetic engineering and urgently recommends risk assessments and…

New research on genetic engineering transparency: No more excuses for deregulation

New EU research projects on the detection and traceability of new genetic engineering in food are bringing a new momentum to the debate on the future…

15 years of the "Ohne GenTechnik" seal: Record sales on the anniversary

In 2023, around 17.4 billion euros were spent on "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) food in Germany. This year, the seal is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Good availability of GMO-free raw materials in Europe

Thanks to good harvests in the previous year, the demand for GMO-free maize, soy and rapeseed expected in 2024 can be easily met. This is shown in the…

Good prospects for European soybean harvest in 2024

The Austrian organisation Donau Soja sees the best conditions for a successful 2024 cultivation year and forecasts a good GMO-free soybean harvest in…

Vote on genetic engineering: Yes to transparency – No to risk assessment and coexistence

A narrow majority in the European Parliament (EP) has voted in favour of the extensive abolition of coexistence regulations and risk assessment for…

EU vote: Businesses call for preservation of GMO labelling

272 food businesses are calling on MEPs of the conservative EPP group in the European Parliament to vote in favour of preserving labelling and freedom…

Green Week 2024: Important commitments to freedom of choice regarding GMOs

The German Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) and Peter Hauk (CDU), his regional counterpart from Baden-Württemberg, made an explicit…

Pro GMO vote: MEPs should not be deterred

In the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament (EP), a majority has expressed its opposition to labelling, risk assessment and…

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