All Organics articles – Page 57
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ArticleOrganic producers to launch new label
The French organic industry has come together in order to create a new label that will go further than the EU’s requirements
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ArticleOrganic value message goes online
The US Organic Institute has launched a major web-based consumer education campaign sponsored by the Organic Trade Association
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ArticleQ1 sales up, profit down for Whole Foods
The organic and natural food grocer saw profit drop 29 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2008
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ArticleFrance launches Objectif Terres 2020
The French minister of agriculture and fisheries, Michel Barnier, has unveiled a new dynamic model for French farming
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ArticleWhole Foods Market admits UK troubles
The world’s largest organics retailer, Whole Foods Market, has announced a sales increase globally amid UK financial troubles and rebranding measures.
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ArticleOrganics show resilient growth in Italy
New data shows organic fresh produce outperformed conventional market in 2008, despite growth rate falling on previous year
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New report favours organic farming
A new UN report on organic agriculture in Africa has shown that higher yields can be attained compared with conventional farming
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ArticleGF Group signs organics deal with Apofruit
Canova targets sales of €50m as it bids to become leading player in the European organic fresh produce sector
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Canada welcomes new organic regulations
The industry has worked closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for over a year to prepare for new federal rules which take effect on 30 June
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EU logo debate continues
As talks concerning the EU organic logo trundle on, a group of organic organisations have come together to demand swift action
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Richard Struthers joins OTA
The Organic Trade Association has appointed a new member development manager
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Organic Maltese orange hits France
After a year of tastings, French-Tunisian partnership Alterbio-Biolife has introduced the first organic Maltese oranges to the French market
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ArticleProduce to win for Fairtrade
Specialist research company Organic Monitor is forecasting that Fairtrade fresh produce is likely to make the biggest gains of any Fairtrade category this year.
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Pomona signs deal with ProNatura
Two French companies, Pomona TerreAzur and ProNatura, have linked up to target the organic foodservice market
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Soil Association under FPC scrutiny
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has termed the Soil Association’s decision not to impose a ban on organic certification of airfreighted produce a “fudge”, after the organic body announced it will “monitor” the situation.
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Murcia organic sector looks to build
The Spanish region’s organic sector is confident of continuing to grow in importance despite the uncertain economic climate
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ArticleBurkle snaps up "undervalued" Whole Foods shares
Investor Ron Burkle has built up a 7 per cent stake in the natural and organic grocery chain
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ArticlePoland boosts organic production
Organic farming in Poland has taken off in recent years and looks set to reach 500,000 ha by 2013
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ArticleEosta serves all market segments
The Dutch organic company’s South African grape range now caters for all segments of the market
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Andalusia launches organic initiative
The Spanish region has this week unveiled a five-year plan aimed at stimulating development of its organic agriculture sector