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Continued resistance to EU deregulation of new genetic engineering

The final approval of the EU deregulation for plants made from new genetic engineering (NGT) seemed like nothing but a mere formality. But there is…

Constructive exchange between VLOG and German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer

The German Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) met with Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) to discuss the future of…

Biofach 2026: "Ohne Gentechnik" and organic go hand in hand for GMO-free food

At this year's Biofach trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, the topic of GMO-free food was a particular focus in view of the upcoming EU deregulation for…

USA: GMO labelling required also for highly processed food ingredients

A ruling by a U.S. appeals court calls for the extension of mandatory labelling to foods produced with genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Until…

International Green Week 2026: "Non-GMO" is a hot topic

GMO-free food was an important topic at the International Green Week 2026: EU deregulation for new genetic engineering is in the final stages, and…

International Green Week: Will "GMO-free" soon only be available with "Ohne Gentechnik" and organic labels?

At a panel debate on the opening day of the International Green Week in Berlin, representatives from VLOG and Bioland, as well as the businesses…

Greenpeace Check: How do German major retailers stand on genetic engineering?

Greenpeace has thoroughly questioned Aldi (North and South), Rewe, Lidl, Kaufland, Penny, Edeka and Netto about their approach to old and new genetic…

International Green Week: 45 organisations call for the retention of GMO labelling

In a joint resolution for the 2026 International Green Week, the Association Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) and a broad coalition are calling…

International Green Week: "Ohne GenTechnik" campaign enters second round

At the 2026 International Green Week, the second round of the "Do you know what you're eating?" campaign will raise awareness among food fair visitors…

Now it is up to the European Parliament to save GMO labelling

In a trial vote in Brussels, a narrow majority of EU Member States voted in favour of abolishing mandatory GMO labelling and further eroding the…

If labelling requirements were abolished: Majority would pay attention to "Ohne Gentechnik" seal

58 percent of consumers in Germany would pay attention to a "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) seal when shopping if genetically modified foods no longer had…

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“Ohne GenTechnik” seal complies with new EU requirements on consumer protection

The EU wants to prevent “greenwashing” and misleading consumers with false environmental claims. A legal opinion shows that the “Ohne GenTechnik”…

Possible new EU regulations: Will GMO-free products soon be recognisable only by a seal?

If the agreement reached today in Brussels in the so-called "trilogue" between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on new genetic…

International Non-GMO Summit on 13 May 2026 in Frankfurt

How will the "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) sector deal with new genetic engineering (NGT) in GMO-free feed and food chains?

Maintaining GMO labelling: Businesses write urgent letter to MEPs

In an open letter, the German businesses REWE, dm, Alnatura, dennree and Rapunzel call on MEPs Manfred Weber, Jessica Polfjärd and Stefan Köhler (all…

Traces of genetic engineering found in maize sample during official seed testing

Genetically modified maize was detected in a seed sample in the German Free State of Saxony. The seed batch from France was destroyed before sowing.

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