FiBL auf der BIOFACH 2025

Dienstag, 11. Februar 2025

Participatory Guarantee Systems - Challenges, Impacts and Insights on Government Recognition

11:00 - 12:00 Uhr, Saal Riga (NCC Ost), BIOFACH Kongress

The scientific part of the session will showcase resent research findings from Southeast Asia that highlight enablers and barriers for PGS upscaling and explain economic and environmental impacts of PGS adoption.

Moderation

Referent*innen

Gábor Figeczky, Senior Manager, Global Policy, IFOAM - Organics International
Patricia Flores, Senior Global Academy Manager, IFOAM - Organics International
Christian Grovermann, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Robert Home, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Branchenbilanzpressekonferenz IFOAM und BÖLW zur BIOFACH 2025

11:00 - 12:00 Uhr, Saal Shanhai (NCC Ost), Pressekonferenz

Branchenbilanz mit Entwicklung des deutschen und internationalen Bio-Marktes und der Flächen sowie politische Einordnung.

Moderation

Referent*innen

Tina Andres, Vorstandsvorsitzende, BÖLW e.V., Deutschland
Diana Schaack, Marktanalystin Öko-Landbau, AMI, Deutschland
Dr. Helga Willer, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

CEE Policy Session

11:45 - 13:00 Uhr, Saal Kyjiv (NCC Ost), Forum Politik

This high-level policy session brings together agri-food decision-makers from EU member states and candidate countries of the Central-Eastern European region. As a now traditional part of the BioFach congress, agri-food politicians report about their progress, challenges and plans regarding the development of the organic sector. Invited NGOs complement the picture with their views.

Moderation

Dr. Dora Drexler, Ungarisches Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau ÖMKi, Ungarn

Referent*innen

Dr. István Nagy, Minister, Ministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ungarn

From field to fork, organic seeds matter

15:00 - 15:45 Uhr, Saal Kopenhagen (NCC Ost), Forum BIOFACH

Addressing the complexity of the current lock-ins of the organic breeding and seed sector. The PUSH-PULL-ENABLE model developed by LIVESEEDING project aims to enhance the availability of organic seeds; increase and stabilise the market demand and foster an enabling policy and regulatory environment.

Moderation

Freya Schäfer, FiBL Deutschland e.V.

Referent*innen

Ina Hiester, Journalistin für Klima, Umweil und Nachhaltigkeit, Organic Matters
Martin Sommer, Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL), Deutschland
Ana-Marija Spicnagel, Director, IPS Konzalting

The European Market for Organic Food

15:45 - 16:45 Uhr, Saal St. Petersburg (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

At this session, the most recent data on the organic market in Europe for select countries will be presented.

Moderation

Dr. Susanne Padel, Thünen-Institut für Betriebswirtschaft, Deutschland

Referent*innen

Lee Holdstock, Soil Association Certification
Sarah Le Douarin, Agence Bio, Frankreich
Diana Schaack, Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft mbH, Deutschland
Prof. Francesco Solfanelli, Universtà Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), Italien
Jan Trávníček, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Prof. Raffaele Zanoli, Universtà Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), Italien

Everything you wanted to know about Official Investigations because of Contaminations - the new Vade mecum

16:45 - 18:00 Uhr, Saal Seoul (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

The issue of how to deal with contaminations in organic production is one of the hot topics discussed between certification bodies, operators and authorities - the new Vade mecum offers support and thus contributes to further organic market development.

Moderation

Referent*innen

Dr. Jochen Neuendorff, GfRS, Deutschland
Tom Nizet
Bernhard Speiser, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Nicolas Verlet

The World of Organic Agriculture – Latest Statistics

17:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Saal St. Petersburg (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

At this session, the most recent data on global organic agriculture (including area, producers, and retail sales) will be presented, along with updates on the latest developments in organic regulations.

Moderation

Ravi Prasad, IFOAM - Organics International

Referent*innen

Gábor Figeczky, IFOAM - Organics International
Marco Kräuchi, Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO, Schweiz
Amarjit Sahota, Ecovia Intelligence
Helga Willer, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Mittwoch, 12. Februar 2025

Insights on Organic consumer trends from various countries: Drivers, Barriers, Marketing Claims and Consumer Preferences in Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, the U.S., Mexico, Canada, U.A.E., and Japan

10:00 - 11:00 Uhr, Saal Istanbul, Forum Biofach

In this session, recent consumer and market data from FiBL, Switzerland and Organic Denmark will be presented, including drivers and barriers, motives, consumer characteristics. Furthermore, data from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) in cooperation with Euromonitor on a recent survey to understand consumer preferences and knowledge about organic claims and organic labeling recognition in the U.S. Germany, Mexico, Canada, U.A.E., and Japan will be presented. This session will explore consumer knowledge and beliefs about organic labeling claims in these markets as well as other factors that drive consumer purchasing. The countries represented in this survey represent some of the largest organic consumer markets or markets with high per capita consumption worldwide, and understanding consumer trends, consumer knowledge and preferences can help companies and organizations.

Moderation

Dr. Martina Bozzola, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Referent*innen

Sarah Gorman, Organic Trade Association (OTA)
Brigitte Jørgensen, Organic Denmar
Hanna Stolz, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Joining efforts to support smallholders towards compliance for the EU market

11:15 - 12:30 Uhr, Saal Seoul (NCC Ost), Forum Landwirtschaft

With the EU’s import system’s change to compliance, smallholders face significant new demands to continue supplying the European market. FiBL, COLEAD, and Fairtrade International share insights from efforts to understand the key challenges and opportunities, and to help support adaption of around one million smallholders that currently supply Europe with a variety of important organic products.

Moderation

Joelle Andrighetto, IFOAM - Organcs International

Referent*innen

Andreas Kratz, Fairtrade International
Florentine Meinshausen, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Morag Webb, COLEAD

EU Regulation 2018/848 - Importers experience with the adaption process towards compliance in third countries

12:45 - 13:45 Uhr, Saal Seoul (NCC Ost), Forum Politik

The session will reflect the impacts of the new EU Organic Regulation in regard to the import situation from Third Countries and how importers support the suppliers in the adaption process towards compliance.

Moderation

Toralf Richter, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Referent*innen

Aurora Abad, OPTA Europe - Organic Processing and Trade Association
Barbara Altmann, Rapunzel Naturkost GmbH, Deutschland
Ute Eisenlohr, Dr. Bronner
Kalindi Lorenzo, Tradin Organic

Ukraine's Organic Sector in the EU Integration Process – Challenges, Opportunities, and Post-War Resilience

14:00 - 15:15 Uhr, Saal Shanghai (NCC Ost), Forum BIOFACH

As Ukraine stabilizes its economy, the organic sector is pivotal in addressing global demand for organic products. Two panel rounds will explore critical topics, including aligning Ukraine's legislation with EU standards, post-war recovery strategies, market access challenges, and trade facilitation, highlighting the sector's role in Ukraine's resilience and integration into EU markets. (English/Ukrainian simultaneous translation)

Moderation

Elisabeth Rüegg, COA, German-Ukranian Cooperation in Organic Agriculture

Referent*innen

Anastasia Pivniuk, beteiligt am QFTP project vom FiBL Schweiz
Olga Trofimtseva, freiberuflich tätig

Global Organic Market

15:00 - 16:30 Uhr, Saal St. Petersburg (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

The global organic market develops dynamically and in different ways around the world. We take a closer look at market information from the IFOAM – Organics International/FiBL statistics book and reflect about trends and strategic market positioning from several parts of the world.

Moderation

Ravi Prasad, IFOAM - Organics International

Referent*innen

David Amudavi, Biovision Africa Trust
Tom Chapman, Organic Trade Association (OTA)
Tia Loftsgard, Canada Organic Trade Association
Josefine Pettersson, Australian Organic Limited
Dr. Helga Willer, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Die Bedeutung der Bio-Direktvermarktung - Strukturen und Analysen

15:30 - 16:15 Uhr, Saal Oslo (NCC Ost), Forum Landwirtschaft

Wie viele Bio-Direktvermarkter, wie viele Verkaufsautomaten und Wochenmarktbeschicker gibt es eigentlich in Deutschland? Welche Produkte laufen besonders gut in der Direktvermarktung? Was ist betriebswirtschaftlich erfolgreich? Erste Ergebnisse aus einem laufenden BÖL-Projekt.

Moderation

Diana Schaack, AMI Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft mbH, Deutschland

Referent*innen

Michael Böhm, Ecozept Deutschland GbR
Carmen Meier, Bioland e.V., Deutschland
Christine Rampold, AMI Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft mbH, Deutschland
Axel Wirz, Forschungsinstitut für biologsichen Landbau FiBL, Deutschland

Donnerstag, 13. Februar 2025

Private Organic Marks in Europe and Africa: Market Success for Operators

10:00 - 10:45 Uhr, Saal Shanghai (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

“Naturland”, “Bio Suisse”, “Kilimohai” and “Economy of Love” are important organic brands. The session compares common features, strategic differences, and critical success factors for local and international operators. We have four key questions to four label holders from Europe and Africa.

Moderation

Markus Arbenz, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Referent*innen

Chariton Namuwoza, NOGAMU, Uganda and AfrONet
Steffen Reese, Naturland e.V., Deutschland

Workshop: Global Narratives 2025 on "How to Feed the World": Conventional, Organic, Agroecology, Food Sovereignty and more

11:30 - 12:30 Uhr, Saal Kyjiw (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

How to feed the world has always been debated in view of hunger, business opportunities, and the diversity of agriculture systems. There is consensus that “business as usual” is not an option, but which narrative is convincing? FIBL provides the scientific base, and four popular narratives debate their case. An overview, four five-minute inputs, and a debate with the audience.

Moderation

Referenten

Markus Arbenz, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Beate Huber, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Ravi Prasad, IFOAM - Organics International

Wie nachhaltig ist der deutsche Lebensmitteleinzelhandel? Implikationen für den Biosektor

15:15 - 13:45 Uhr, Saal Istanbul (NCC Ost), Forum Nachhaltigkeit

Wir präsentieren die Ergebnisse des aktuellen Vergleichs der Nachhaltigkeitperformance der 8 grössten Deutschen LEH Unternehmen. Neben Umweltaspekten werden auch soziale Verantwortung und Tierwohl bewertet und verglichen. Dabei werden auch Fortschritte die einzelnen Unternehmen seit 2020 aufgezeigt. Anschliessend werden wir die Implikationen der Studie für die Biobranche diskutieren.

Moderation

Dr. Christian Schader, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz

Referent*innen

Rebecca Franz-Wippermann, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Deutschland
Wilhelm Heilmann, Naturland Zeichen GmbH, Deutschland
Prof. Dr. Jan Niessen, TH Nürnberg, Deutschland
Marlene Sander, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Carola Schaffhausen, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Deutschland

From Farm to Policy: Shaping the Future of Organic Agriculture and Agroecology

13:45 - 14:45 Uhr, Saal Seoul, Forum Politik

In recent years, policies and government strategies for organic agriculture and agroecology have increased substantially in Africa on continental, regional, and national levels. We provide an overview and discuss the implications, benefits, and gaps from a movement, private sector and science perspective.

Moderation

Gábor Figeczky, IFOAM - Organics International

Referent*innen

Markus Arbenz, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Baharat Bhandari, LI-BIRD
Paul Holmbeck, Holmbeck EcoConsult
Alex Mutungi, Biovision Africa Trust

Organic Trailblazers (pioneers): unfolding the full potential of changemakers with emerging trends in a complex world

17:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Saal Oslo, (NCC Ost), Forum Biofach

Insights on innovative leadership, territorial approaches, discussion on emerging trends and new business models, actionable strategies from changemakers to adapt and thrive in a complex and evolving landscape. Get inspire by stories of resilience, passion and innovative thinking with panelists sharing their journey of navigating the complex organic landscape while remaining committed to sustainab…

Moderation

Patricia Flores, IFOAM - Organics International

Referent*innen

Markus Arbenz, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Schweiz
Jean-Michel Florin, Biodynamics Federation Demeter International
Dr. Jostein Hertwig, Global Alliance for Organic Districts (GAOD)