SEASALT Europe’s Post

End of this year is a real milestone in the evolution of the EU organic regulation. As with the implementation of the new system for imports the legislative framework will apply in its completeness. During #EuropeanOrganicCongress 2024 session on the EU Organic Regulation's role in organic's future, together with Michel Reynaud, Board Member of IFOAM Organics Europe and Vice-President of Groupe ECOCERT, will assess what are the achievements with the new set of regulations, and if it serves the organic sector to answer to future challenges and can address future societal and sustainability expectations 🧐📑 We are looking forward to #EOC2024 hot policy topic discussions that will start in less than a week!🤩 ÖMKi - Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Green Organics B.V. Naturland e.V. NaNa Bio BV Rapunzel NaturkostBio Eco Actual #EUorganic2030 #MakingEuropeMoreOrganic

MICROORGANISM ROLE IN CIRCULAR ECONONY! We are delighted to see the progress of converting by-products of the #chitosan production into #probiotics and more. With the belief and contribution of Vietnam Food, our Livefeed Lab could add a puzzle into the net zero picture of the #shrimp industry in Vietnam. #VietnamFood #VNF #circulareconomy #greeneconomy #bioeconomy #netzero

With the #EUDR on the horizon, how can manufacturers ensure that they source #soy sustainably, and that it's #traceable. We spoke to Donau Soja Organisation's Susanne Fromwald and the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS)'s Luiza Bruscato on traceability, certifications and more. Plus, we spoke to Better Nature Tempeh's Christopher Kong about sourcing sustainable soy in practice. https://lnkd.in/eb_CEdXY

Recommended Reading: I highly recommend reading the enlightening study "Exploring the Future of Vegetable Oils" by IUCN and the Sustainable Nutrition Foundation, which reveals that oil crops are crucial for food security and that higher productivity is urgent given the fast-growing population. Oil crops utilize about 37% of all agricultural land, impacting global land use, health, climate, and environmental sustainability.  With the rising demand for oils, policymakers, businesses, and investors must integrate vegetable oil considerations into cross-sectoral policies that cover food, energy, agriculture, land use, and biodiversity. Transparency and Accountability are Key: The report calls for enhanced transparency and better guidance for consumers and investors, vital for responsible decision-making and holding stakeholders accountable. Ethical Considerations in Oil Crop Production: The sustainability of vegetable oils depends on how and where they are produced. Consumers and investors should demand a rights-based approach and where expansion is necessary, it should preserve natural ecosystems and consider local impacts. Acknowledging Cultural Preferences: Respecting diverse culinary traditions and preferences when discussing vegetable oil policies is crucial. https://lnkd.in/dbHRBgrh #Sustainability #Agriculture #EnvironmentalImpact #GlobalDevelopment #VegetableOils Unione Italiana per l'Olio di Palma Sostenibile Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil (DASPO) Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) GAPKI IPOA Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) Malaysian Palm Oil Board Orangutan Land Trust CAOBISCO ASSITOL - Associazione Italiana dell'Industria Olearia FEDIOL WISHH (The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health) U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Confagricoltura COPA COGECA European Dairy Association Carni Sostenibili CLITRAVI Competere - policies for sustainable development

Given the increasing demand for oils and fats, policymakers, businesses, and investors need to incorporate vegetable oil considerations into cross-sectoral policies that encompass food, energy, agriculture, land use, and biodiversity.

🍄This Flav’s Fungi Friday let's talk about chitin (pronounced KITE-in)— the fungi version of plant cellulose, giving them that strong, flexible cell wall! But did you know that you'll also find chitin in insect exoskeletons and shellfish shells too?! Who knew fungi, bugs, and seafood have so much in common?! I love it when food has other applications too- chitin is also disrupting in the sustainability department. One of its derivative is called chitosan. Its biodegradable nature makes it incredibly versatile for eco-friendly innovations such as biodegradable packaging offering, in wound dressings, and even in water purification where it’s used to filter out heavy metals and contaminants. 💦🩹🍄 _ _ #DrFlav #FungiFriday #MushrooomFacts #SustainableEating #FutureOfFood #NutritionScience 

🌱 Updates from Biochar Journal 🌟 Great news for sustainable agriculture enthusiasts! 🌾 Our recent research showcases innovative methods to combat cadmium (Cd) contamination in Southern China's paddy fields using Fe-modified biochar (FB) and a mix of Chinese milk vetch and rice straw (MR). This combination not only reduces Cd in brown rice by over 34% compared to FB alone but also enriches the soil with essential nutrients. 🌿 Detailed studies reveal that organic matter from MR enhances FB's capacity to trap Cd, providing a dual benefit of pollution remediation and soil fertilization. Discover how this groundbreaking approach is paving the way for healthier, more productive soils. Feel free to read the article! https://lnkd.in/gCXaM6Yc 💚 #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #InnovativeTech

Composting of organic waste materials has potential to increase soil carbon and microbial activity - interesting results from the Organic RDD research projects ComCrop and ClimateVeg presented at #Plantekongressen 2025 by Mesfin T. Gebremikael and Morten Winther Vestenaa ICROFS - International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems Innovationscenter for Økologisk Landbrug Aarhus Universitet

There are just over 7.0 billion people on earth, with projections to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, we need to produce more food in the next 30 years than in the past 8,000 years combined. But producing more food is not enough, we also need to produce it in a sustainable, healthy, and fair way. We need to reduce our environmental impact, improve our nutrition, and ensure everyone has access to healthy food. This is where Pulsbio comes in. Together with universities around the world, we created an organic cultivation protocol. Those protocols contribute to the fact that we can produce food without using chemicals and increase natural yields to improve soil health. We believe the future will be without harmful chemical pesticides; choose organic. Pulsbio

The palm oil industry was having a devastating impact on the environment, fuelling deforestation and harming wildlife. Founder of Levur, Tom Collier set out to create a solution. Years of research and a PhD later, he achieved something groundbreaking: palm oil brewed from yeast, not trees. True to its mission, Levur is now tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges by producing palm oil for the cosmetics industry that is indistinguishable from traditional palm oil—without deforestation. Using a process similar to brewing beer, Levur’s yeast-based oil has the potential to transform industries and pave the way for a circular economy. Read the full story below. 👇 #Innovation #SyntheticBiology