The Donau Soja Organisation
OUR AIMS
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Sustainable European Soya
We support the cultivation of sustainable soya in Europe according to European Union farm regulations and Donau Soja standards
Value Chains for Plant Protein
We are working with our members and partners to support value chain developments for European plant proteins.
Research and Innovation
We take part in research and innovation activities which support the development of European soya production
The development and implementation of the Donau Soja and Europe Soya standards is fundamental to the work of the Donau Soja Organisation. They are the foundations upon which sustainable, regional, non-GMO soya production for European-based value chains is based.
give consumers the certainty that products have been produced using non-GMO soya grown sustainably in Europe
open the door to European businesses to become pioneers in providing regional, non-GMO animal feed, and serving the regional value chain
make a vital contribution to integrating the Danube region, providing economic incentives and opportunities for Danube countries (Donau Soja)
make an essential contribution to a non-GMO European protein supply
allow businesses to meet demand for sustainably-manufactured food and feed, giving them a clear competitive advantage
The move towards more sustainable and healthy diets Organic farming
Organic farming
Standardised guidelines for non-GMO production in Europe
The establishment of standardised plant protection regulations for the Danube region
The establishment of a best practice roadmap for sustainable soya bean cultivation
THE DONAU SOJA MILESTONES
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Foundation
Founded by 20 members from Austria and Germany
1 employee in AT2012
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Establishment
Establishment of the Donau Soja standard
Donau Soja soybeans first appear on the market
The first Donau Soja certified company2013
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ADA / GIZ
Start of the joint “Promotion of GMO-free quality soya from the Danube region” project with GIZ2014
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Growth
Start of
– Donau Soja GmbH
– Novi Sad Office
– Bucharest Office
– Cooperation with Austrian Development Agency2015
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Growth
Start of
– Release of Best Practice Manual
– Establishment of Europe Soya standard
– The first Europe Soya certified company2016
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ADA III
Europe Soya soybeans appear on the market
Start of Ukraine Office
Start of Austrian Development Agency Strategic Partnership Project2017
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Release
Release of Donau Soja Protein strategy
Start of Moldova office2018
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Growth
286 members from 25 countries
Team of 35 people across Europe
866 certified partners
Start of Protein Partnership Programme2019
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Growth
Fields of Europe Standard
New monthly Market Report
Carbon footprint analyses2020
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Growth
Protein Partnerships in Ukraine
Market development in Western Europe
Nordic aquaculture campaign
Revision of Donau Soja/Europe Soya Standard
Restructuring the organisation
Fields of Europe gGmbH2021
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EXPANSION
Legume Hub launch
10 years anniversary
More than 300 members
Representation in Romania
Protein Partnerships in Moldova
Aid projects in Ukraine and Moldova2022