All Organics articles – Page 60
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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
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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.