(18 February 2022) – The European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), COPA-COGECA and IFOAM Organics Europe are together launching the first ever EU organic awards.
These awards will recognise excellence along the organic value chain, rewarding the best and most innovative actors in organic production in the EU.
Eight awards within seven categories will be given out, including best organic farmer female, best organic farmer male, best organic region, best organic city, best organic bio-district, best organic SME, best organic food retailer and best organic restaurant.
Applications are open from 25 March to 8 June 2022.