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"Ohne Gentechnik" Conference VLOG .:. Forum on 3 July 2025 in Berlin

This year's VLOG .:. Forum 2025 trade conference organised by the German Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) will take place in Berlin on 3 July 2025. The aganda includes first-hand updates and debates on all things "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO).

The European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) turns 5!

Exactly five years ago, the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) was founded in Brussels. Since then, it has developed into a strong and important voice for the Non-GMO industry on the EU level.

Survey: German Agriculture Minister Rainer should advocate for GMO labelling

Negotiations for new genetic engineering regulations are underway at the EU. According to a recent survey, nearly 80 percent want German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) to advocate for maintaining mandatory labelling for food produced using new genetic engineering.

Deliberate circumvention of risk assessment for NGT plants with ChatGPT

With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it has been possible to develop an insecticidal NGT maize/corn plant that could be released without risk assessment under current EU plans. This shows that there must be no exceptions to risk assessment, even for new genetic engineering (NGT).

DARWIN Report highlights national differences in the regulation of NGTs

Approaches to regulating products obtained through new genetic engineering techniques (NGT) vary around the world. This affects the international commodity trade.

New genetic engineering: More show than substance? "New GMOs Market Report" shows market reality and developments

Currently, only three new genetically engineered plants are on the market worldwide, with 49 in the development stage. Contributions to sustainability are hardly among them.

Bundestag debate: New coalition disagrees on genetic engineering

The new German Black-Red government is also divided on the issue of genetic engineering. During a debate in the Bundestag (Parliament), the SPD argued in favour of compulsory labelling, while the CDU opposed it. The CSU oscillated in between.

Start of trilogue negotiations on the regulation of new genetic engineering

Representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers began negotiations on the regulation of new genetic engineering (NGT) in Strasbourg on 6 May 2025. A background paper by the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) shows that consistent labelling of old and new genetic engineering would be possible.

Expert opinion: Planned deregulation of genetic engineering would violate international law

The EU Commission's deregulation plans for new genetic engineering (NGT) violate the "Cartagena Protocol". This is the conclusion of a legal opinion by international law expert Silja Vöneky on behalf of the German Ministry of Agriculture (BMEL).

Non-GMO Summit Brazil 2025: Cooperation from soy cultivation to the store counter

The Non-GMO Summit Brazil proved to be an important event for strengthening the "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) sector in Brazil. VLOG was one of several supporters of the event.

New German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer: A practitioner for decent genetic engineering regulations?

Alois Rainer is to be the new German Minister of Agriculture. The politician of the CSU party is well qualified to advocate genetic engineering regulations in the interests of the food industry.

"Ohne Gentechnik" products sold for over 17 billion euros

In 2024, around 17.1 billion euros were spent on "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) food in Germany. The successful market is now counting on political support from the new German government.

Sales of "Ohne Gentechnik" eggs doubled in past 5 years

In 2024, eggs with the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal were sold for over 1.6 billion euros, which is 6.4 percent more than in the previous year. Over the last five years, sales of labelled eggs have almost doubled, from around 0.8 billion euros in 2019.

Coalition Agreement: Positive signals for "Ohne Gentechnik" and consumers

The coalition agreement presented by the German parties CDU, CSU and SPD on 9 April 2025 contains positive signals for the GMO-free food industry. According to media reports, Michaela Kaniber (CSU) could become Minister of Agriculture in the upcoming German government.

New cooperation between VLOG and ZKHL simplifies the seal usage

With immediate effect, VLOG is taking over the tasks of a co-operating inspection system for the ZKHL for assigning the "Good Products from German Agriculture" label of origin. This significantly reduces the workload for businesses.

Agriculture Ministers' Conference: Several German states want to abolish GMO labelling

A number of German Länder are explicitly calling for the labelling requirement for new genetic engineering in food to be abolished. This is a slap in the face for consumers and the food industry.

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