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Four days filled with meetings, in-depth discussions and fresh perspectives: BIOFACH 2026 honce again demonstrated how vibrant, dedicated and forward-looking the international organic sector is. Thousands of professionals from around the world took the opportunity to connect, learn from one another and develop joint solutions for tomorrow's food systems.

Showing presence and fostering dialogue
Under the umbrella of EASY-CERT group AG, Austria Bio Garantie, AgroVet, bio.inspecta, Ceres, and Carbon Standards were represented in Nuremberg. Direct exchange was at the heart of our participation: personal conversations with long-standing partners, valuable new connections and in-depth discussions on current challenges in certification, sustainability and climate accounting.

The impressive size of the trade fair and the diversity of international exhibitors once again highlighted how globally connected and dynamic the organic sector is today.

For our team, engaging with our customers outside the audit context was particularly valuable. Personal dialogue in an open trade fair setting was greatly appreciated and created space for topics that often receive too little attention within the formal audit framework.

It was also important to us to proactively approach our customers and Swiss exhibitors, demonstrate our interest and maintain direct dialogue. The positive feedback confirmed just how important this personal presence is.

Experiencing innovation and international diversity
The trade fair clearly showed that the organic sector is not only growing but continuously evolving. Resilient supply chains, credible standards, transparent value chains and effective climate strategies are shaping current discussions.

Among the highlights were also the many innovative food products presented as well as inspiring insights from different countries, reflecting the diversity and international dynamism of the sector.

Attending customer events and hosting our joint aperitif on Thursday provided further opportunities for in-depth conversations in an informal setting and strengthened our partnerships.

Strengthening exchange within the group
Numerous specialist events also featured in-depth discussions on regulatory developments, market trends and policy framworks – topics that strongly influence our daily work.

Equally enriching was the opportunity to meet and exchange with colleagues from across the entire group. These encounters strengthen cohesion and further consolidate our shared direction. We particularly appreciated the exchange with colleagues from Austria and Türkiye, which opened new perspectives and further deepened the group’s international cooperation.

The openness, commitment and positive atmosphere once again confirmed the sector's capacity to shape the future.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to engage with us, for their trust and for the inspiring conversations.

Save the date: The next BIOFACH will take place from 16–19 February 2027 in Nuremberg. 

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Carbon Standards International Expands into Asian Markets

Following a successful delegation trip to Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore, the Swiss-Austrian company is forging strategic partnerships to promote the European Biochar Certificate (EBC).

During a visit to Asia few weeks ago, Ueli Steiner (CEO Carbon Standards International AG) and Georg Gerharter (Board Member of the EASY-CERT group) made significant strides in advancing international standards for biochar. Ueli Steiner and Georg Gerharter held productive discussions with authorities and industry leaders in Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore to promote the adoption of the respected European Biochar Certificate (EBC) in these emerging markets.

Read more here.

Global challenges facing (organic) agriculture were discussed at the 21st Organic World Congress in Taiwan. One of the biggest is and remains climate change, reports Georg Gerharter from Ramsau.

Ramsau am Dachstein, 13 December 2024  – Around 1,200 delegates from over 100 countries met from 30 November to 6 December at the 21st Organic World Congress 2024 in Taiwan to discuss key issues for the future of organic farming. The major event was organised by IFOAM - Organics International, the world umbrella organisation for organic agriculture. This association represents the interests of around 2.5 million organic farmers and is globally committed to the development of sustainable agricultural practices. Georg Gerharter, Chairman of Biolandwirtschaft Ennstal and member of the Board of Directors of the globally active EASY-CERT group AG, brings back groundbreaking insights from Taiwan: "Just being organic will no longer be enough in the future," he emphasises. "Modern organic farming must respond to the challenges of the global markets with clever strategies and, above all, actively address the issue of climate change."

Focus on innovative carbon footprint tool
At the congress, particular attention was paid to the "World-Climate Farm Tool" developed by the EASY-CERT group. This instrument enables agricultural businesses to precisely calculate their carbon footprint and identify and implement improvement measures. The tool, which is based on the World-Climate Farm Standard, met with great interest internationally. "I was able to hold many discussions with international organic experts - and all of them confirmed that the 'World-Climate Farm Tool' is probably regarded as an international benchmark in this field," says Gerharter.

Organic farming Ennstal
The organic association "Biolandwirtschaft Ennstal" was founded as a regional initiative back in 1989. Today, every third farmer in the Liezen district runs their farm according to the strict rules for organic farming. The association currently has 520 members. Due to the alpine location and the associated harsh climate, the focus is on livestock farming (cattle and sheep) and the production of organic milk and meat. Other economic mainstays are the accommodation of holiday guests and the management of mountain huts.

By Rainer Hilbrand | published on 13 December 2024

We are pleased to present the financial statement 2024 of the EASY-CERT group AG in our annual report. You can find the annual report in the «About us» section in the «Annual reports» accordion or right here.

On 13 June, 2024, Adèle Thorens Goumaz led the Annual General Meeting of bio.inspecta AG for the first time as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Following this, Michael Stelzl also celebrated his premiere as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of EASY-CERT group AG. The minutes from the previous year and the 2023 Annual Report were approved by the shareholders. Last but not least, a small lunch was served in at the FiBL restaurant.

We would like to thank the participants for the pleasant exchange and are already looking forward to the coming year.  

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Personnel changes

Günter Ebner and Manfred Fürst have left the committee of impartiality and we would like to thank them for their input and the time they spent for and with the committee.

We are delighted about the new composition with Peter Jossi as head and the new members Der Sandor and Ludwig Gruber.

Thank you very much, we look forward to working with you.

Ennstal organic farmers calculate carbon footprints

More than 60 member farms of Biolandwirtschaft Ennstal are already actively participating in an Austria-wide pilot project for calculating carbon footprints in agriculture.

With the help of the "World-Climate Farm Tool" from Switzerland, farms can determine their current status and identify suitable measures for improvement.

Georg Gerharter, Chairman of the Ennstal Organic Farming Association, is one of three Austrian representatives on the Board of Directors of the EASY CERT group, the company behind the tool. Mr Gerharter was also part of a delegation that recently attended the North American Biochar Conference in Sacramento (California, USA). More than 600 experts met there to discuss past and future developments in biochar.

Gerharter summarises his impressions: "The production of biochar opens up enormous potential for curbing global warming. This technology improves the carbon footprint and is particularly promising for use in agriculture, but also for industrial projects."

By Rainer Hilbrand | Published on 28 February 2024

Personnel changes in the administrative board of EASY-CERT group AG: 

The long-serving Chairman of the Board of Directors, Peter Jossen, has handed over management to Michael Stelzl. In addition, Susanne Küffer-Heer, Marc Schärrer and Robert Holzer have left the Board of Directors. Georg Gerharter, Elvira Bieri, Felix Müller and Knut Schmidtke are new to the Board of Directors. Christina Ritter, Hans Matzenberger und Ueli Steiner remain as members of the Board of Directors. 

As part of a worthy celebration, Peter Jossen was thanked for his commitment - especially when it came to founding the EASY-CERT group - and the members who have left were said goodbye. The new President, Michael Stelzl, and the members of the Board of Directors were warmly welcomed. 

See Team - „Board of Directors“