16 December 201315 December 2013 Grüne Gentechnik: EU-Gericht kippt Zulassung von Amflora Ungarn sieht in der Stärke-Kartoffel Gefahr für Menschen, Tiere und Umwelt
EU governments fail to agree limits on food-based biofuels While energy and biofuel firms oppose a lower limit on first generation biofuel, food companies are strong supporters
13 December 201312 December 2013 MEPs reject paper waste proposal over health concerns Proposed regulation could have a negative effect on the paper recycling rates in the EU
9 December 20138 December 2013 Synthetische Biologie – Forschung und Innovation mit Verantwortung KIT koordiniert Projekt zum offenen Austausch zwischen Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft – Europäische Union fördert mit vier Millionen Euro
6 December 20136 December 2013 Cereal producers are the big losers of the CAP ‘à la française’ Arable crops farmers, who are relatively numerous in France, tend to lose out
4 December 201327 June 2024 AEBIOM, CEPF, COPA-COGECA, EIPS, ELO, EUSTAFOR: Joint Statement on cascade use of wood EU institutions should support positive actions at EU and national level that will improve, promote active forest management
2 December 20132 December 2013 Lithuania seeks approval for controversial biofuel plan MEPs have no mandate to oppose Council weakening of ILUC law
Releasing the untapped biotech potential of the sea Cultivation Methods for improving Biotechnological Applications of Marine Microorganisms - (MaCuMBA) project aims to rectify
EU-Staaten wollen Biosprit-Nutzung begrenzen Der Widerstand gegen die Ausweitung der Biosprit-Nutzung in Europa wächst. Jetzt sprechen sich auch die EU-Staaten offenbar dafür aus, den geplanten Marktanteil der vermeintlichen Ökotreibstoffe zu senken
26 November 201325 November 2013 Biofuel reform in trouble MEPs must choose between accepting a weak Council position on control of biofuel or handing the issue to the next Parliament
25 November 201324 November 2013 MEPs back farm policy reforms MEPs insist that EU funds go only to active farmers and not to landowners
22 November 201322 November 2013 EU beschließt 70 Milliarden Euro für die Forschung Vom Programm „Horizont 2020“ sollen insbesondere kleine und mittlere Unternehmen profitieren
19 November 201319 November 2013 Degradable plastics hit recyclate quality, study claims Even in low quantities degradable plastic films cause significant, detrimental impacts
Women to spearhead next ‘Green Revolution’ United Nations calling for new start with massive investments in small farmers
14 November 2013 More, not less yield is the best way to meet global demand for more food Only way to ensure the sustainability of world agriculture is through ‘low input’ farming
13 November 201313 November 2013 Vom Acker statt aus der Fabrik: Natürliches Süßungsmittel Stevia soll 2016 endgültig marktreif sein Feldversuche der Universität Hohenheim sollen langfristige Ertragszahlen liefern, Laborversuche die gesundheitliche Unbedenklichkeit beweisen
12 November 201312 November 2013 Packaging trade group says Germany has no need for bag ban A German packaging trade group is criticizing media reports that highlight problems related to plastic bag disposal
11 November 20139 September 2021 Carbon Dioxide-To-Chemical Processes Poised For Commercialization European firms seek to convert early gains into market opportunities
8 November 20137 November 2013 Trade bodies pour cold water on EU bag plans European plastics industry trade bodies have expressed doubts about new proposals from Brussels to limit the number of plastic bags in use across the region
4 November 201331 October 2013 Herstellung von nachhaltigen Dämmplatten aus Nanocellulose EU-Projekt BRIMEE gestartet
21 October 201320 October 2013 Innovative system uses bamboo to treat wastewater The EU-funded project BRITER-WATER uses dense root system of bamboo to treat food industry wastewater
17 October 201317 October 2013 Auf dem Weg zu Nervenimplantaten aus Krabbenpanzern Leitschienen für Nerven können aus Chitin gewonnen werden / MHH-Institut für Neuroanatomie und BIOHYBRID veröffentlichen erste Studie in „Biomaterials"
8 October 20138 October 2013 EU pellet demand, production continues growth EU expected increase in consumption in 2014 to 17.1 million tons - top three consumers: the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands with 9.04 million tons
25 September 2013 Kompromiss zur EU-Agrarreform steht: Sieg für Großbauern Anders als vom Parlament gewünscht, bekommen riesige Betriebe künftig nicht weniger Subventionen. Immerhin soll es einen Aufschlag für kleine Höfe geben
Aigner: “Kompromiss zur Agrarreform gibt Planungssicherheit und stärkt die Umweltbeiträge der Landwirtschaft” EU-Mitgliedstaaten und Europäisches Parlament erzielen Einigung
13 September 2013 Die meisten Landwirte der EU kommen glimpflich durch die Finanzkrise IAMO veröffentlicht Studie zu Folgen der Krise für den Agrarsektor
How severely are EU farmers really hurt by the financial crisis? Study by IAMO researchers gives insight into the situation of the agricultural sector
18 July 2013 Monsanto to drop requests for GM approvals in EU Monsanto responds to national bans and concentrated seeds business in the United States and South America
12 July 2013 MEPs deal a blow to crop-based biofuels Committee votes to more sustainable biofuels on substantial progress towards
27 June 20139 September 2021 Chancen und Risiken der CO<sub>2</sub>-Abscheidung und -Speicherung Technologiebewertung zu technischen, wirtschaftlichen, gesellschaftlichen und Umweltaspekten
4 June 2013 Cereplast provides shareholders with an update on the Italian Plastic Bag Legislation Lobbying pressure from the traditional plastics industry is delaying new law
21 May 2013 Neue EU-Förderung zur Synthetischen Biologie ERA-Net Synbio fördert Bildung von Kapazitäten durch transnationale Forschungsprojekte
16 April 2013 Official inauguration of Borregaard’s biorefinery demonstration plant Evaluating production of lignin and bioethanol from new raw materials by BALI technology
10 April 2013 Duftstoffe aus Pflanzen für mehr Nachhaltigkeit Land Niedersachsen und Europäische Union fördern Projekt mit 500.000 Euro
27 March 2013 European Commission publishes progress report on RED First Renewable Energy Progress Report listed a significant growth in renewable energy in recent years for the most member states
25 March 2013 Ministers block EU proposal to limit some biofuels Environment ministers concerning worse impact from first-generation biofuels than conventionally extracted oil
3 March 201321 February 2018 AITEX and AIMPLAS to develop bio-composites using soybean oil resin and natural fibres Three-year BIOAVANT project, coordinated by AIMPLAS, will end in 2014
12 February 2013 Italian Senate Approves Plastic Bag Sanctions Significant Revenue Opportunity Expected From Italy and Other European Nations That are Exploring Similar Sanctions
1 February 2013 Transcend Coffee Launches New Biodegradable Coffee Bags "Omnidegradable” film made by partner Hamilton Ontario’s TekPak Solutions
17 January 2013 Torrefied Wood and BioCoal 2013: A Special Report Why So Little Bio-coal Plant Capacity Has Been Added. What New Project Development Strategies Are Now Needed
11 December 2012 Most U.K. Crops Meet Environmental Biofuel Standards, AHDB Says Rapeseed, sugar beets and wheat are RED compliant
29 November 2012 In der EU27 stammt nahezu die Hälfte der erneuerbaren Energie von Holz und Holzabfällen Produktion und Verbrauch von Holz in der EU27 - Anteile von über 80% in Estland, Litauen, Finnland und Polen
21 November 2012 UK farming and agriculture support groups require More use of research to improve crops
12 November 2012 SAHYOG: Future of Bio-based Economy in India and European Union An Assessment of Indo-European Biomass and Bio-waste Conversion Potential
2 November 2012 Renewables and regulations in the PVC industry Applied Market Information (AMI) presents discussion focus of the 5th international conference compounding PVC Formulation 2013 in Germany
15 October 201225 July 2014 EU research on bio-based product standards kicks off: KBBPPS project focuses on biomass content, functionality and biodegradability
14 September 2012 AIRSHOW-Airlines grapple with food vs biofuel debate While technology is there, getting the investment for large volumes is tricky
11 September 2012 EU proposal would limit use of crop-based biofuels Major shift in Europe's biofuel policy also include promise to end all public subsidies for crop-based biofuels after the current legislation
19 August 2012 Biofuel fails EU sustainability test, German researchers claim Study says EU-grown rapeseed biodiesel falls under 35% marker, adding weight to calls to end food biofuels
EU research on bio-based product standards kicks off:
