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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.

VLOG .:. Forum 2023 on the EU Commission's plans regarding genetic engineering

On 15 June 2023, the EU Commission's plans for genetic engineering became prematurely known through a leak. VLOG will inform and discuss about this on 29 June 2023 in Berlin with members, guests and a high-profile panel.

Delay in EU GMO re-regulation?

According to insider reports, the proposal for a new EU regulation on GMOs is being delayed. Among other things, this could be due to the commitment of some environment ministers, in particular the Austrian one.

Dairy sector continues to count on "Ohne GenTechnik"

Dairy producer Royal Lactalis Leerdammer renounces VLOG certification and GMO-free feeding as of September 2023. However, the company is alone in this decision.

Youth associations: Secure GMO-free food production!

Several youth associations from the sectors of agriculture, food and environmental protection are speaking out against genetic engineering deregulation. For their generation, this is a particularly important concern.

"Ohne Gentechnik" at the International Green Week food fair 2023

The German Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) has used this year’s International Green Week food fair in Berlin (IGW) to communicate the importance of "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) business to politicians and to warn them against lowering EU standards. German Agriculture Minister Özdemir also took a stand on genetic engineering.

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