All Organics articles – Page 58
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ArticleOrganic foods low in "meaningful sales" in US
A marketing research and consulting firm has said that organic food sales may have peaked
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Organic rules to remain strict
Soil Association Food & Farming Director, Helen Browning has reacted angrily to suggestions organic farmers may be allowed to bend production rules in an attempt to counter the economic downturn.
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Article'Organic' farmers dump label in recession bid
Organic farmers may strip themselves of their labels and opt out of their current standards to escape the perils of the recession with government support.
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ArticleConversion still an option, insists info advisory service
It may not seem an obvious decision given the prevailing economic climate, but the Organic Conversion Information Service is trying to persuade growers that switching to organic may be a fairly shrewd move as the crunch bites. Laura Gould finds out more.
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ArticleOrganic spending tipped to hold steady
The recession is unlikely to impact US sales of natural and organic food during 2009, a recent study has revealed
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Giant increase for mini plum tomatoes
Agrexco has seen a big increase in exports of its organic mini plum tomatoes this season
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Melamine scare triggers organic boom in China
Increased demand for “safe” produce in Shanghai in the wake of the melamine scandal has triggered a rise in organic food production in China
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ArticleEconomic woes halt organic progress
With the credit crunch encouraging UK shoppers to cut costs, organic food sales are feeling the pinch
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Organic wholesalers see growth
The French organic wholesale market enjoyed a year of considerable growth, according to a survey from Ecozept
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OTC launches major consumer drive
The Organic Trade Association in North America aims to reach out to more than 25m consumers in 2009 through an unprecedented marketing initiative
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ArticleMexico leads global organics trade
Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture has pledged support for the nation’s booming organics industry at the opening of Organics Expo 2008
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Carrefour adds organic chicory range
The French retail group has elected to add chicory to its Carrefour Agir Bio range, as it continues to support organic farming in France
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ArticleOTB meets mixed response
The Organic Trade Board’s aim to double the value of the organic market within the next five years received a mixed reception at the Soil Association’s conference on Tuesday.
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Downturn to hit organics sector
Organic food is set to see sales fall off as cash-strapped Brits hunt down cheaper alternatives, according to latest research from Mintel.
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Organic regulation changes could trip up firms
Looming changes to European organic regulations could catch out many businesses in the New Year, particularly wholesalers and warehousing operations, a leading certifier has warned.
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ArticleEC gives backing to organic farming
A campaign to encourage the consumption of organic food in Europe has been launched by the European Commission
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ArticleFirst for salad company
Lincolnshire-based The Organic Salad Company BV received the first shipment of organic round tomatoes from its specialist organic growers based in the Canary Islands.
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Q4 earnings drop for Whole Foods
The US group has endured a difficult fourth quarter of the year
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ArticleDaabon bananas to go carbon neutral
Colombia’s leading organic banana supplier aims to cut to zero its carbon dioxide emissions by 2013
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ArticleBioFach 2009 to lure conventional retailers
Next February, organic fair BioFach is expected to attract increasing numbers of conventional retailers, as the sector’s appeal continues to widen