27 EU- agri-food value chain partners signed a joint position on NGT Traceability and Labelling

27 EU- agri-food value chain partners signed a joint position on NGT Traceability and Labelling

As the European Union (EU) moves forward with its regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), the upcoming trilogue negotiations are expected to focus on the traceability and labelling of NGT1 products. This topic is particularly contentious due to its implications for various stakeholders in…

27 EU Agri-Food Groups Unite on NGT Traceability, Labelling

As the EU advances its regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), upcoming trilogue negotiations are set to focus on the traceability and labelling of Category 1 NGT products. This remains a contentious issue due to its impact on various segments of the agri-food value chain. At the heart of the debate is how to distinguish between conventional-like NGT plants (Category 1) and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The European Comm…

EU Agri-Food Partners Call for Balanced Regulation on New Genomic Techniques

Europatat and 26 other undersigned agri-food value chain partners ask EU policy makers to: Support the Commission and Council proposal that allows freedom of choice for breeders, farmers, supply chain operators and consumers in relation to the use of plants and food, feed and non-food products obtained by NGTs. Reject any further mandatory traceability and labelling requirements for conventional-like NGT products. This will ensure the consisten…

Behind the Numbers: What’s wrong with FoodTech in Europe & beyond? - DigitalFoodLab

Our latest report shows that while total FoodTech investment remained stable in 2024 compared to 2023 in the overall FoodTech ecosystem (both in Europe and globally), major shifts are reshaping the ecosystem beneath the surface. And if you haven’t yet, you can download the full 70-page European FoodTech report here. As you can see on the graph below, the distribution of funding shows a steep decline for seed and series A funding: -25% less money…