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Demeter
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The Demeter label aims to promote and disseminate the biodynamic method of farming on farms. This goes back to Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy. It sees a farm as an organism that has its own characteristics.
Demeter e.V. is a German organic farming association. It protects the registered Demeter trademarks on behalf of the Forschungsring für Biologisch-Dynamische Wirtschaftsweise e. V. (Research Association for Biodynamic Farming).
Producers who implement the Demeter requirements and are members of Demeter are allowed to label their products with the label. The Demeter label can be found on meat and dairy products, fruit, vegetables, spices and cosmetic products.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of basic products in fields (e.g. cereals, vegetables) in plantations (e.g. fruits, oils) as well as products of animal agriculture (e.g. meat, milk)

Manufacturing

Some food products go through complex manufacturing processes. During production, basic products are processed, preserved and food additives are added

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage by the owner

End-of-life

Disposal of food (waste) or further energetic use (biogas)