Danube Soya can draw a positive balance of the year 2014. Already 175 members of 17 countries are working on a European protein strategy. 50.000 Tons of soya beans were certified in the Danube Region with the acceptance of a high number of new certified partners. The total soya cultivation area in the Danube Region has increased by 100.000ha and will have a similar potential in 2015. The list of Danube Soya processors has grown and the availability of products has increased significantly with the availability of High-Protein Danube Soya Soymeal.
This is making an impact on spreads on NON-GM soya in Central Europe already, which is currently down to 10-40 Euros per ton, compared to up to 125 Euros last year according to latest market data (February 2015) of the Agriculture Exchange in Vienna.
For 2015 we are happy to invite you to two major events: The Danube Soya B2B Forum will take place on the 23th of March in Vienna and the Danube Soya East – West Protein Forum in the framework of the event “GMO-free Europe – Future Opportunities and Challenges” will take place on the 7th of May in Berlin. Registration is open!
Certified Partners and Products
In the second half of 2014 Danube Soya gained a variety of new partners. In total there are now 76 traders and collectors, 15 primary processors and 25 marketers which are Danube Soya certified. From harvest 2015 Danube Soya can be certified and purchased as organic for the first time.
Danube Soya can now be found on eggs from Austrian laying hens and from Coop laying hens from Naturafarm in Switzerland. Furthermore Coop-Naturafarm poultry were switched to obligatory feeding with Danube Soya.
In Austria the companies Schirnhofer and Hütthaler decided to motivate a part of their farmers to feed their animals with Danube Soya.
Furthermore our IT project is soon finalized and is helping us to simplify our certifications. Read more here.
Danube Soya Research Program
The Danube Soya Research Program reaches further development since its establishment in September 2012. Our team is successfully working on our best practice projects, stakeholder discussion of plant protection and on the Megaenvironmental Trials. All further information will be presented at the East-West Protein Forum in Berlin, 7th of May 2015. Read more here.
Update Regional Offices
Special news are coming from our regional offices. The Serbian team is completed, a legal entity in Romania was founded and projects, as the protein partnerships develop well. Read more here.
Slovakia signs the Danube Soya Declaration
The Danube Soya Declaration reflects the Danube Soya Mission and objectives. We are very proud that Slovakia decided to sign the declaration as well. Read more here.
Events
We are constantly working on our public appearance through press releases and events. In October a Danube Soya and Soya from Austria delegation travelled to Japan. In January a press conference was held in the Danube Soya Office to present Danube Soyas new projects. Read more here.
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Danube Soya Market Report
We are working on a Soya Market report, which will be published for the the first time together with our next newsletter. Read more here.
Soya News in Europe and Worldwide
We are providing you with relevant international news concerning regional and GM-free products, Soya and other news. Read more here.
