Dear readers,

the impending abolition of transparency and freedom of choice with regard to genetic engineering in food was an important topic in politics and protests at the "Grüne Woche" [Green Week] in Berlin. In 2024, VLOG once again used the trade fair to hold talks with politicians from the German federal government an Parliamemt, federal states and the European Parliament as well as economic players.

The new initiative for freedom of choice regarding genetic engineering in food counted over 200 supporting businesses by the Green Week - are you already on board? Unfortunately, the vote in the European Parliament's Environment Committee was nevertheless unfavourable, but this is by no means the last word.

Next week, the full Parliament will vote on the future of European genetic engineering regulations. This is an important moment for the "Ohne Gentechnik" [Non GMO] sector to once again clearly communicate to all MEPs what is economically at stake.

We wish you an interesting read
Your VLOG team