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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 monitoring. The controversial report refutes the EU Commission and the French government and was initially withheld.

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 latest market report from the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA).

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 Europe.

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 commitment to maintaining freedom of choice for genetically modified food at the "Grüne Woche" [Green Week] 2024 in Berlin. VLOG used the trade fair for talks with politicians.

No GMO in seed samples in 2023 – future uncertain

For the second year in a row, the Germany-wide analyses carried out by the official testing agencies revealed no traces of genetic engineering in the seeds sampled. In order to guarantee absence of genetic engineering in the future, EU genetic engineering regulations must not be diluted.

The "Ohne GenTechnik" seal ennobles products

The "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal has a positive influence on the perception of products labelled with it for the majority of consumers. This was the result of a recent VLOG survey.

Petitions, posters, protest emails: Resistance to deregulation escalates

The political process for the deregulation of genetic engineering is entering the hot phase. With Olaf Scholz posters, a demonstration slogan, online petitions and email campaigns with tens of thousands of participants, the protest against it is also getting louder and louder.

Özdemir does not want to vote in favour of GMO deregulation

German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir does not want to vote in favour of the EU Commission's current plans to deregulate genetic engineering in an upcoming vote. This is a good signal, even if it is by no means the final decision.

139 organisations join forces to preserve GMO regulations

In a joint position paper, 139 associations and organisations have called on the German government and the European Parliament to reject the EU Commission's proposed deregulation of genetic engineering.

Aldi in favour of clear and comprehensive GMO labelling

The retailers Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd have spoken out in favour of continuing to label products from new genetic engineering. This is an important signal from the retail industry.

Non-GMO Soy market has calmed down

After very high price premiums for GMO-free soybean meal in 2021 and 2022, the market continued to ease significantly in 2023.

VLOG at Anuga 2023: Successful trade show appearance

The outcome of VLOG's appearance at the Anuga food fair 2023 was positive all round. There were many good conversations and contacts. German Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir also visited us at the fair.

Anuga event by VLOG and AöL on 10 October 2023 on GMO labelling

Clear and full GMO labelling is a must for consumers and the food sector. At the Anuga fair, VLOG and the Association of Organic Food Processors (AöL) want to show together with food manufacturers and retailers what is at stake with the EU Commission's plans for new GMOs.