Biologica is the Dutch umbrella organisation for organic farming and food. It brings together all players in the organic field, including farmers, traders, manufacturers, retailers and NGO's, in order to promote growth, innovation and quality of organic agriculture. It strengthens links between consumers and organic farmers through specific communication tools. It also uses results of scientific research to improve the position of organic agriculture and food in order to produce in an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable way.
Common initiative of organic farmers, retailers and manufacturers
Founded
1994
Founder
common initiative
Number of employees
20
Turnover
Financing external
Director
Van Ruitenbeek
Salesmanager
Daniels
Detail
- BTC : promotion through magazines, directory of specialised retailers, innovative marketing concepts, school projects, events such as Open Doors Day at organic farms, presentations at fairs. - BTB : lobbying and informing through fact sheets, conventions, national market research, co-ordination of scientific programs regarding organic agriculture, co-ordination of GMO-issues - OVERALL: fundraising, representing organic sector at national and European level, member of IFOAM