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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 engineering – and found significant differences.

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 for the rejection of the planned new EU GMO regulations.

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 of the politically topical issue of genetic engineering labelling and the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal.

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 to be labelled in future. This was the result of a representative survey commissioned by VLOG.

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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” (Non-GMO) seal already meets the new requirements.

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.

Denmark wants to push through GMO deregulation in 2025

Although there was no decisive breakthrough in the third round of "trilogue" negotiations on the planned EU deregulation of new genetic engineering (NGT), the current Danish Presidency is determined to reach an agreement in 2025.

Strong signal: Non-GM Soy Conference in Frankfurt

The Non-GM Soy Conference 2025 has clearly shown that the European Non-GMO sector is strong, active and vital. Robust standards and reliable certification systems remain crucial to ensure trust, transparency, and stability in volatile markets.

One in two people are familiar with the "Ohne GenTechnik" seal

Just over half of people in Germany are familiar with the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal. With 52 percent, the green diamond ranks in the middle of the pack in terms of seal awareness.

New VLOG service on EU experimental releases and the Rapid Alert System

38 approved experimental releases with genetically modified plants in seven European countries, 34 reports in the RASFF rapid alert system: VLOG provides information on the risks of GMO contamination for "Ohne Gentechnik" value chains.

Constructive exchange between VLOG and State Secretary for Agriculture Markus Schick

During a dialogue at the German Ministry of Agriculture, the Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) was able to convey the economic importance of "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) to State Secretary Prof Dr Dr Markus Schick and explain what is important for the industry in the upcoming new EU GMO regulations.

Anuga 2025: New genetic engineering – What is in store for "Ohne Gentechnik" and organic products?

The new genetic engineering regulation will be a topic of debates at Anuga 2025. On the opening day of the food fair, experts from the food industry, associations and the legal sector will debate the challenges ahead in a panel discussion.

"Genetic fingerprinting" enables detection test for NGT plants

With the help of the unique genetic pattern of a rice line, genetic modification was detected in a new study. The result of the study is an important step forward in the development of detection methods for plants produced using the so-called new genetic engineering techniques (NGT).

Campaign for GMO-free food enters the second round

A broad alliance of agricultural and food industry representatives and environmental protection organisations is calling for a campaign for GMO-free agriculture and food industry with numerous events from 15 to 27 September 2025.

Long-term positive trend for soybeans from Europe

Following the exceptional record crop year of 2024, the long-term trend in soy cultivation area in Europe continues to rise in the long run. This is good news for the food industry.

Labelling is feasible, even for new genetic engineering

Many proponents of genetic engineering vehemently oppose maintaining the labelling requirement for new genomic techniques (NGT) because they believe it is too costly. However, abolishing it would pose a much greater problem for the food industry.

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