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Anuga 2023: Manufacturers and retailers call for the preservation of GMO labelling

At the Anuga food fair, food businesses from REWE Group to Rapunzel Naturkost, together with the German Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) and the Association of Organic Food Processors (AöL), have appealed to politicians in Berlin and Brussels to preserve the current full GMO labelling.

Survey: "Ohne GenTechnik" should not include any new genetic engineering either

81 percent of people familiar with the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal expect it to exclude also new genetic engineering such as CRISPR. The EU Commission's deregulation plans are therefore a major challenge for producers and retailers.

GMO-free milk has become mainstream

Almost four out of every five litres of milk in Germany is produced GMO-free. In 2022, conventional "Ohne Gentechnik" [Non-GMO] (73.4 percent) and organic milk (4.3 percent) together accounted for almost 78 percent of the total milk volume in Germany.

Survey: Almost everyone wants labelling and risk assessment for new genetic engineering

92 percent of all Germans want new genetic engineering in food to be labelled at all times. As many as 96 percent endorse mandatory risk assessment for plants produced with CRISPR etc.

Expert opinion: EU Commission's genetic engineering plans are illegal

The EU Commission's plans to deregulate genetic engineering violate the "EU Constitution", according to a legal opinion. For food manufacturers, the result would also be significant legal uncertainties.

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.

Genetic engineering plans: "EU Commission getting ready to destroy sustainable business assets"

Today, the EU Commission officially presented its plans for genetic engineering. If they were implemented, many GM food products would end up unlabelled on supermarket shelves.

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.

EU Commission: Concealing genetic engineering? A poor plan!

The EU Commission wants to abolish risk assessment, approval procedures, and compulsory labelling for a large segment of "new genetic engineering" plants. This would be the end of transparency and freedom of choice.

GMO-free requires dialogue and cooperation along the entire value chain

Consumers want food that is produced without genetic engineering and deforestation. There is sufficient Non-GMO, deforestation-free feed (made from Non-GM soy) available for the European market, but equitable supply relationships and long-term contracts are necessary to ensure the supply security. These were the key conclusions from the International Non-GMO Summit, which took place in Frankfurt on 10 May 2023.

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.

Stable growth for "Ohne Gentechnik"

In 2022, sales of "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) products in Germany have increased by about 21 percent to almost 16 billion euros. For eggs, the growth was even stronger at over 24 percent.

International Non-GMO Summit 2023 on May 9-10th in Frankfurt, Germany

This May (9-10th) will see the first ever International Non-GMO Summit taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The Summit will be an unprecedented get-together for all parts of the Non-GMO value chain – from the major raw materials providers to traders, food producers and through to retailers.