The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has announced the finalists to be honoured in the 2025 EU Organic Awards, spotlighting innovation and sustainability in three key categories: best organic SME, best organic retailer and best organic restaurant/food service. These awards recognise impactful contributions that connect organic production with everyday consumer experiences.

Finalists include outstanding projects from Austria, Romania, Spain, Germany, Slovenia and Greece which range from artisan bakeries and local farmers' markets to organic restaurants and dairy producers in rural communities.

Part of the EU’s push for more sustainable food systems, the awards aim to boost visibility for organic best practices and support the goal of 25% of EU farmland being farmed organically by 2030.

The winners will be announced at the official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September 2025, during EU Organic Day.

For full details of the finalists, the award categories and the upcoming ceremony, visit the EU Organic Awards webpage. (ks)