Donau Soja

Donau Soja is an international, non-profit organization based in Vienna that advocates for a non-GMO, sustainable, and regional protein supply. The organization promotes the cultivation of soy in the Danube region and thus supports the development of an independent European protein supply. The Donau Soja Standard and its guidelines form the basis for the production of high-quality soy that complies with EU plant protection regulations as well as EU labor and social standards.

Donau Soja provides a platform for the certification of non-GMO soy from the Danube region. The organization works closely with farmers, processors, and traders to strengthen the entire value chain of soy. In addition, Donau Soja is involved in research and breeding projects to develop non-GMO soybean seeds and plant protection concepts. The Donau Soja Academy offers training and knowledge transfer to improve agricultural practices in the region.

The mission of Donau Soja is to ensure a sustainable and secure protein supply in Europe. The organization is committed to ecological sustainability, social responsibility, and economic development in the Danube region. Core values include transparency, collaboration, and innovation to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce dependence on imported proteins.

Donau Soja pursues ambitious sustainability goals that align with global and European priorities such as the SDGs, the Farm-to-Fork Strategy, and the European Green Deal. The organization is working to diversify and digitalize agricultural practices to reduce CO2 emissions and maximize environmental benefits. A central goal is to increase the area of sustainably managed land and avoid deforestation.

Donau Soja collaborates with prominent European institutions, organizations, and governments to enhance value creation in the Danube region. The organization has formed a strategic partnership with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) to strengthen the agricultural and food sector in Southeast and Eastern Europe. This partnership aims to promote sustainable, traceable, and non-GMO farming practices and support economic development in the region.

By promoting non-GMO, regional soy, Donau Soja provides consumers with safe and sustainable food options and farmers with long-term supply security. The organization contributes to strengthening European self-sufficiency in proteins and creating new economic opportunities for the Danube countries.

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