28 de July de 2022
The aim of these awards is to reward innovation in the organic farming sector so that its practices contribute to reducing the impact of agriculture on the environment and the climate.
- Among those chosen there are 3 Spanish representatives
- The winners will be announced on September 23, European Organic Farming Day.
The European Union selects 24 finalists for the "European Eco Awards"
The European Commission (EC) has set a target of 25% of agricultural land in the European Union (EU) being under organic farming by 2030. Increasing organic production plays a key role in achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal , the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy .
To contribute to this significant increase in organic farming, the European Union has launched the " European EcoAwards " for the first time this year . These awards annually recognize excellence in the organic value chain. Their goal is to reward innovation in this sector so that their practices contribute to reducing the impact of agriculture on the environment and the climate.
The EU Green Awards comprise eight prizes in seven different categories . The awards ceremony will take place in Brussels on September 23, 2022 , as part of the events planned to commemorate EU Green Day.
Spanish representation
The finalists in each category are as follows:
- Best Organic Farmer (Female): Aimed at recognizing a female farmer for the work they are doing in the field of organic matter.
Katharina Lichtmannsperger (VLG Obervetterbachgut) – Thalgau, Salzburg, Austria
Nazaret Mateos Álvarez (Entresetas) – Paredes de Nava, Palencia, Spain
Sara Vezza (Azienda Agricola Sara Vezza) – Localitá Castelletto, Monforte d'Alba, Piemonte, Italy
- Best Organic Farmer (Male): The purpose of this award is to recognize a farmer for the work they are doing in the field of organic matter.
Gianpaolo Mancini (Il Sentiero del Riccio) – Sicignano degli Alburni, Salerno, Campania, Italy
David Pejic (Zrno eko imanje) – Dubrava, Zagreb County, Croatia
Tom Kass (Kass-Haff S.àrl) – Rollingen, Luxembourg
- Best Organic Region: Mention for an EU region for its actions to promote organic production and consumption.
Occitania - France
Centre-Val de Loire - France
Valencian Community - Spain
- Best Green City: This award recognizes a city for its efforts to promote green production and consumption.
Gemeinde Seeham am Obertrumer See - Salzburg, Austria
Troyan Municipality - Bulgaria
Vienna - Austria
- Best Ecological Biodistrict: A biodistrict is a geographical area where farmers, citizens, tourism operators, associations, and public authorities come together to sustainably manage local resources based on organic principles and practices.
Associazione Bio-District Cilento – Campania, Italy
Biovallée Association – Eurre, France
Municipal Culture and Development Center of Ihanha-a-Nova – Central Region, Portugal
- Best Green SME: Award for an EU-based Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) involved in the processing of green products.
Gino Girolomoni Agricultural Cooperative – Isola del Piano, province of Pesaro and Urbino, Italy
Goodvenience.bio GmbH – Magdala, Thuringia, Germany
Labonca Biohof GmbH – Burgau, Styria, Austria
- Best Organic Retailer : This award will recognize an EU-based food retailer that sells organic products.
Ecoveritas SA – Barcelona , Spain
La ferme à l'arbre de Liège – Lantin, Liège, Belgium
Bio MERCATO, seiVital GmbH – Kempten, Bavaria, Germany
- Best Organic Restaurant: Award given to an independent restaurant or a restaurant in the hotel or catering sector offering certified organic ingredients on its menu.
Trattino – Lyon, France
Lilla Bjers HB – Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden
Restaurant Luftburg (Kolariks Freizeitbetriebe GesmbH) - Kolarik im Prater – Wien, Austria