First the good news, where the ink has hardly dried on some of it yet: On the basis of the EU Green Deal, Farm-to-Fork plan and Organic Action Plan, and the organic sector’s hard-won goal... The post Wealth of organic policy options for national governments appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
Organic farming and food are firmly mainstream in Denmark today. Strong organic policy and NGO mobilization and partnerships have been key drivers. Denmark has the highest market shares for organic food in the world (13%).... The post How Organic Policy & NGO Action drive organic breakthroughs in Denmark appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
Denmark’s Parliament just voted unanimously for a new Fund for Plant-based Foods. Over 90 millon Euros will support farmers and food companies in developing new plant-based foods and encouraging consumers to shift to a more... The post Plant-based and organic: natural allies! appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
“Regenerative” has momentum. New partnerships, organizations, finance tools and certifications pop up daily. Those of us who have been working to promote regenerative organic practices for decades — including the organic pioneers at Rodale Institute... The post The Organic sector must respond to regenerative momentum appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
It is a sign of health and vitality in the global organic movement that 23 Candidates from all over the world are seeking seats on the IFOAM Organics International World Board. With over 800 organizations in... The post Why I am a candidate for the organic World Board appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
We have all seen cases of climate-greenwashing on products and in corporate branding. From questionable use of “CO2 neutral” and “net zero” and fluffy terms like “climate friendly” and “climate smart”, to big splashes about... The post Report: “True and Fair Climate Claims on food” appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
The European Union has set an ambitious goal for 25 percent organic farming in the EU by 2030. And the Commission wants our input as to how to do it: Organic Action Plan consultation. This... The post Five game changers for the EU Organic Action Plan appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
As part of the European Organic Congress 2020 in July I was asked to describe some lessons and best practice from Danish organic food policies that have developed the organic market. I was also asked... The post Political solutions that drive organic market development appeared first on Paul Holmbeck.| Paul Holmbeck
On May 23, a broad alliance of Danish trade unions, educational- and advisory institutions, and business organizations representing thousands of farmers, restaurants, and food companies launched a joint proposal for the upcoming Danish Climate Plan....| Paul Holmbeck
Organic, agroecological and serious regenerative actors are kin. We must learn from each other and stand together for transformative change.| Paul Holmbeck