Biokreis
Biokreis, Verband für Ökologischen Landbau und gesunde Ernährung
The Biokreis is a non-governmental organisation. Its goals are:
Key Strengths
- Established in 1979 — one of Germany's oldest organic farming associations
- Standards exceed EU Organic Regulation minimums, especially on animal welfare
- Strong emphasis on regional supply chains and local economic cycles
- Dedicated 'Biokreis regional & fair' sub-label for bio-regional products
- Explicit rejection of GMOs including New Genomic Techniques (NGT)
- Active advisory network through five regional Landesverbände across Germany
Ideal For
Biokreis is best suited for organic farmers, food processors, and agricultural businesses in Germany and the DACH region who want to go beyond the EU organic baseline with stronger animal welfare, regional sourcing, and community standards. It is particularly valuable for small-to-medium farms and artisan food producers who prioritize regional supply chains and want to signal premium organic quality to local consumers.
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German
1979
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