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International Green Week: Will "GMO-free" soon only be available with "Ohne Gentechnik" and organic labels?

At a panel debate on the opening day of the International Green Week in Berlin, representatives from VLOG and Bioland, as well as the businesses Alnatura and dennree, warned today against EU plans to deregulate genetic engineering.

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.

Now it is up to the European Parliament to save GMO labelling

In a trial vote in Brussels, a narrow majority of EU Member States voted in favour of abolishing mandatory GMO labelling and further eroding the regulations for new genetic engineering (NGT). According to reports, Germany abstained from voting.

Possible new EU regulations: Will GMO-free products soon be recognisable only by a seal?

If the agreement reached today in Brussels on new genetic engineering (NGT) were actually implemented, GMO-free foods would in the future only be reliably recognisable by an "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) or organic seal. However, the European Parliament and Member States can still prevent this.

Maintaining GMO labelling: Businesses write urgent letter to MEPs

In an open letter, the German businesses REWE, dm, Alnatura, dennree and Rapunzel call on MEPs Manfred Weber, Jessica Polfjärd and Stefan Köhler (all EPP) to retain the full labelling requirement also for new genetic engineering.

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.

“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.

International Non-GMO Summit on 13 May 2026 in Frankfurt

How will the "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) sector deal with new genetic engineering (NGT) in GMO-free feed and food chains?

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.

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