Donau Soja

01/06/2026

☀️🌡🌾 Droughts, shifting seasons, unpredictable weather – European soybean farming is under pressure. What does adaptation actually look like?

👉 At our General Assembly & Networking Event on 11 June in Vienna, Panel 3 brings together voices from the field to share what is working.

"Climate-smart approaches in European soybean farming" – 🗣️ Joining us:
• Petra Mejic – Chief Precision Agriculture Engineer, Al Dahra Serbia
• Olena Sobko – CEO, SOJbeam Ukraine
• Christian Gaisböck – Managing Director, MFG Deutsche Saatgut GmbH Germany

Moderated by Mirjana Lalošević, Donau Soja. 🎤

💡 Across Europe, farmers and experts are responding with new varieties, better risk management, and practices built for resilience. Because a strong European protein supply depends on farming systems that can withstand what is coming.

The session covers:
🌱 Climate risks affecting soybean yields across European regions
📊 Adaptation strategies at farm and regional level
🔬 Variety selection, risk mitigation, and resilient farming practices
📍 Practical insights from Serbia, Ukraine, and Germany
This session gives you a clear picture of how the sector is becoming more climate-smart and future-ready.

👇 Join us:
📍 11 June 2026 | Reitersaal, OeKB, Vienna
🔗 Register now: https://www.donausoja.org/news/events/

29/05/2026

🌱 In our webinar last Wednesday, we asked soya operators how ready they are for EUDR – and unpacked what the May 2026 simplification package actually changes. 👇

The short version? The regulation is moving forward. The April/May 2026 simplification package brought some welcome clarity – but it did not push back the deadline.

📅 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators. 30 June 2027 for small and micro enterprises.

Missed the webinar? Watch the full recording here: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PTfkAabccM

Here are the three things every soya operator needs to know:
➡️ Low risk ≠ no obligation. All EU Member States and most European countries – including Ukraine and Serbia – are classified as low risk. But low-risk classification only means simplified due diligence. You still need to assess your supply chain and submit a Due Diligence Statement (DDS).

➡️ Data is non-negotiable. Geolocation data, legality documentation, deforestation checks – these requirements apply regardless of where your soya comes from.

➡️ Time is short. Building a compliant due diligence system takes months. Our implementation timeline shows the full path to compliance by end of year – step by step.

🌍 At Donau Soja, we offer an end-to-end solution: Insights handles geodata collection, deforestation analysis, and DDS submission. Our experts guide you through every step of the process – from GAP analysis to internal audit support.

🔗 Watch the full recording of the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PTfkAabccM

Thank you to our speakers Milica Motika and Volodymyr Pugachov, and to our moderator Jovana Djisalov – and to everyone who joined us live and sent in your questions. 💚

❓Have a question we didn't get to answer? Get in touch – we're happy to help!

If your business touches soya and the EU market, the EU Deforestati...

28/05/2026

🌍 Sustainability requirements are reshaping European supply chains. The question is: cost or competitive edge? 📈🚀

Compliance can feel like a burden – but the right tools change that. At Donau Soja, we help businesses turn regulatory pressure into market advantage. 💡

➡️ At our General Assembly & Networking Event on 11 June in Vienna, sessions is fully dedicated to this:
🗣️ Three focused presentations. Real solutions. Measurable impact:

Matthias Mohrs – Carbon footprint tools in action: understand and communicate the carbon emissions of your soya supply chain, with data that holds up to scrutiny

Milica Motika – Stay ahead of EUDR with Insights: end-to-end support to stay compliant and keep market access

Mirjana Lalošević – Where expertise meets real field impact: a trusted route into Europe's largest soybean network, from field validation to market access

Moderated by Jovana Djisalov, Donau Soja. 🎤

Trader, processor, agri-input provider or producer – this session is for you.

👇 Join us:
📍 11 June 2026 | Reitersaal, OeKB, Vienna
🔗 Register now: https://www.donausoja.org/news/events/

25/05/2026

⏰ Webinar – Two days left to register!

On 27 May, 14:00 – 14:45 CET, our experts Volodymyr Pugachov and Milica Motika break down what the EUDR simplification review means for your soya supply chain – and what you need to do next.

If you source soya for the EU market, this is not one to miss.

What you'll take away:
• What actually changed – and what didn't
• Key implications for soya importers and operators
• How Donau Soja tools and advisory support can help you meet your due diligence obligations

🔗 Spots are limited – register now: https://forms.office.com/e/i37SmGsUJb
🌱 See you on Wednesday!

21/05/2026

🌱We are hiring: ESG & Carbon Specialist (m/f/d) – Vienna

Donau Soja is looking for an ESG & Carbon Specialist to help develop CO₂ and greenhouse gas solutions for sustainable soya value chains across Europe. 🌍

➡️ What you will work on:
• Carbon footprint assessments and life cycle analyses (LCA)
• ESG tools and reporting frameworks for our value chain partners
• Compliance with EU regulations including CSRD, CSDDD, and EUDR
• Technical advisory for internal teams and external partners

➡️ What you bring:
• At least 3 years of experience in ESG, carbon management, or sustainability
• Background in the agri-food sector is a strong advantage
• Fluency in German and English

📍Based in Vienna | Full-time | Apply by 30 May 2026

This is a role with genuine scope - for someone who wants their work to contribute to a more sustainable European food system.

🔗Apply here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/DonauSoja/744000125122848-esg-carbon-specialist-m-w-d-

20/05/2026

❓Still unclear on what the EUDR simplification review means for your soya supply chain? We got you! ✅

On 4 May 2026, the European Commission released its long-awaited EUDR review package. No postponement. No reset. Deadlines stand - and operators need to move.

➡️Join us on 27 May 2026, 14:00 – 14:45 CET for a practical webinar with two of our experts:
Volodymyr Pugachov - Executive Director, Regional Director Eastern Europe
Milica Motika - Key Account Manager- Agricultural commodities

We'll walk you through:
• What the simplification review actually changes - and what it doesn't
• Key implications for soya importers and operators sourcing for the EU market
• How to use Donau Soja tools and advisory support to meet your due diligence obligations

🌱 If you source soya for the EU market, this is the session you need!
🔗Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/i37SmGsUJb

19/05/2026

🌱 Join us in Vienna on 11 June 2026 for our General Assembly & Networking Event!

Europe's soya sector and plant protein community comes together to build partnerships, align on strategy, and shape what comes next. 🌍
Connect with industry leaders, experts and decision-makers from across the value chain - driving transparency, innovation and food security in European protein supply.

🗓️ 11 June 2026 📍 Reitersaal, OeKB, Vienna

➡️ This year's agenda covers:
• EU policy and regulatory developments
• Climate pressures and resilience in the field
• The rise of plant-based food innovation
• Supply chain transparency and market shifts

This is where the conversation happens. 🤝

🔗 Register now: https://www.donausoja.org/news/events/

18/05/2026

📊 What does the global non-GM soya market look like in 2026?

At the International Non-GMO Summit 2026 in Frankfurt, Donau Soja's Executive Director Regional Director Eastern Europe Volodymyr Pugachov presented a market update on worldwide supply and demand of non-GM soya - together with Emese van Maanen from ProTerra Foundation. 🎤

The numbers tell a strong story: in 2025, Donau Soja certified 1 million tonnes of soya from 13 European countries, with over 9,000 farmers and more than 1,000 certified partners active across 34 countries. 🌱 🌍

➡️ European production is expanding and so is the case for sourcing closer to home. As regulations evolve, from new non-GM labelling rules to shifting trade conditions, credible certification and transparent value chains are what keep non-GM supply trustworthy for buyers, processors and retailers alike.

The data is clear: non-GM soya is not a niche - it is a strategic pillar of Europe's protein supply. 💪

15/05/2026

It's Eurovision week and we are not immune to the excitement! 🎉

37 countries. One stage. All of Europe together in Vienna – we love to see it. 🌍
Our twelve points? Go to European soya. 🌱
Happy Eurovision weekend from Austria! 🎤

Who are you rooting for this week – on stage in Vienna or in sustainable agriculture?

13/05/2026

🎉 The International Non-GMO Summit 2026 has started! 🌿

Today, Donau Soja joins co-organisers ARGE Gentechnik-frei, the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA), ProTerra Foundation and VLOG in Frankfurt, bringing together the non-GMO sector for a day of knowledge exchange, dialogue and concrete action. 🤝

The summit tackles one of the most pressing questions facing the sector: how to maintain credible non-GMO food and feed chains as New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) move closer to the European market.

Our General Manager Aurélie Tournan is on the ground together with our team and partners, proud to represent the European non-GM soya sector alongside our fellow co-organisers. 💚

Stay tuned for more from today's sessions! 📸