How Green Is My Wallet? Organic Food Growth Slows - 2009-01-29 As recession drives consumers to cut costs, their commitment to organic food has been tested with sales growth slowing -- but so far, sales are not falling. How green are our wallets?
EU Assembly Votes To Ban Toxic Pesticides - 2009-01-14 European Parliament members voted on Tuesday to ban some of the most toxic and dangerous pesticides to human health.
U.S. Diners Looking for Greener Restaurants and Healthier Fare in 2009: Survey - 2008-12-30 Research released by the National Restaurant Association shows that Americans are looking for healthier options and "greener" restaurants when they dine out, in addition to an increased interest in value and convenience.
Converted Organics Turns Food Waste into Fertilizer - 2008-12-24 Table scraps, discarded meals that never make it to the dining room and aging leftovers. Garbage to you and many in the food industry, perhaps, but it's a windfall for New England firm Converted Organics.
Organic farming gets boost in Negros Or - 2008-12-23 Negros Oriental Gov. Emilio Macias II has identified organic farming as one of the province’s key programs for 2009.
EU Draws Closer To Finalizing New Pesticides Law - 2008-12-19 European Parliament negotiators have struck a political deal with EU countries about revising pesticide authorization rules that would reduce the number of crop chemicals on the market, officials said on Thursday.
Econscious Earns Organic Textile Certification - 2008-12-12 Apparel and accessories provider Econscious has become the first U.S. supplier certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Increased Oversight Of GMO Crops Needed: Government - 2008-12-08 More oversight and coordination is needed among federal agencies to prevent unapproved releases of genetically modified crops into the environment and food and feed supply, the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress said on Friday.
Demand for Organic Products on the Rise: Experts - 2008-11-18 The uptake for organic products is on a major rise in the region, particularly in the GCC nations, with the market growing at over 50 per cent annually, according to organic and natural food experts from the region.
Green Products Put Clorox in the Black - 2008-11-10 Clorox's Green Works cleaners, Burt's Bees products and Brita water filters were some of the major drivers pushing the company's first quarter profit and sales above expectations.
Crisis Shows Urgency of Going Organic - Shiva - 2008-10-17 Indian physicist and environmental activist Vandana Shiva said the financial crisis showed it was high time for countries to rebuild local, diverse farms to become independent from global turmoil.
Clorox Told to Modify 'Green Works' Claims - 2008-08-20 Following a complaint from a competitor to Clorox, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Clorox change some of the claims it's making about its Green Works products.
Clorox Sees Growing Sales from Green Works Line - 2008-08-18 Clorox Co's foray into environmentally friendly cleaning products is on track to add up to 2 percent to the company's sales and will amount to an even bigger chunk of its business over time, the company's chief executive said.
Whole Foods Expands Farmed Seafood Standards - 2008-07-17 Whole Foods Market is now requiring farmed seafood suppliers to track fish from hatchery to processing plant, protect sensitive habitats, monitor water quality and discontinue using a number of chemicals.
Supermarkets Failing to Adopt Sustainable Seafood Buying Practices: Report - 2008-06-18 Grocery stores across the U.S. are contributing to the demise of global fisheries by stocking shelves with fragile fish varieties and failing to develop sustainable purchasing strategies, according to a new report.
Africa Could Triple Food Output Quickly - UN - 2008-06-17 To counter the global food crisis, Africa could triple or quadruple domestic production over two seasons through simple changes to agricultural practices, a United Nations food expert said on Monday.
UK Organics Outlook Rosy Despite Food Inflation - 2008-05-21 British enthusiasm for organic food shows no sign of waning thanks to a loyal consumer base and a green image, despite rising food and fuel prices, the head of Britain's top organic association said in a recent interview.
Survey Finds Widespread Adoption of Sustainable Seafood - 2008-05-06 While worldwide consumption and demand of seafood is increasing, stakeholders in the U.S. seafood industry are making efforts to support and advance sustainable seafood.
Agriculture Can Speed or Slow Climate Change, Groups Say - 2008-02-26 Organic fertilizers can significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions if used properly, according to a new scientific report; but unless the organic farming community works to create goals for climate protection any gains could be overwhelmed by international shipments of food products.
France to Formally Request GMO Ban at EU Level - 2008-02-08 France will file a request with the European Union to formally ban the commercial use of the only genetically modified (GMO) crop grown in the country this Friday, Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo said.
US Seeks to Retaliate Against EU in GMO Case - 2008-01-31 The United States underlined on Wednesday its right to retaliate against the European Union in a row over an EU ban on biotech crops.
Gardeners, farmers learn basics of producing organic foods - 2007-12-28 .
Organic food sales and the consumption of organically grown products is no longer an anomaly in the United States, it’s becoming mainstream. And because of that, more farmers are investigating the idea of doing what it takes to become certified organic.
Greens call for organic food at 2012 olympics - 2007-12-11 The Soil Association, Sustain and the New Economics Foundation, a think tank, are set to release a report calling on London to make the 2012 Olympics the first Games to serve “sustainable” food.
Food Conscious: Is organic better? It depends. - 2007-11-28 Just this year, three European studies have reported the benefits of organic crops, including peaches in France and apples in Poland.
Three Million People 'Vote' to Make Italy GM - Free - 2007-11-14 More than 3 million Italians have signed a petition calling for Italy to ban all genetically modified foods, an alliance of food producers, consumers and environmental groups said on Tuesday.
Organic becomes mainstream, says Mintel - 2007-11-14 The organic food market in the US has received a strong push from recent health and food safety concerns, according to a new report by Mintel.
Call for schools to go organic - 2007-11-06 SCOTLAND'S schools and hospitals should be encouraged to include more organic food on their menus, a city MSP said today.
Organic success story gets private equity boost - 2007-10-24 He started out selling potatoes door to door with an investment of just £2,000. Two decades on, the founder of organic food delivery company Abel & Cole is set for a multimillion pound windfall after offloading part of his business to private equity investors.
Many Shoppers Favor Organic Food - 2007-10-01 Most participants -- all but 36% -- said they had bought organic foods or
beverages at some point in their lives.
Consumers Fight To Keep Organic Food Pure - 2007-09-05 The market for organic food has gone up sky-high in the US lately. Americans have already spent some $16.7 billion on organic food last year, up from $13.8 billion in 2005, and purchases are expected to grow by 20% this year.
Organic food popular with farmers - 2007-09-04 There was a massive 110% leap in the amount of land being converted to grow organic food in Scotland last year, figures from the Soil Association showed.
Farmers Call of Increased Organic Food Support - 2007-08-21 Irish farmers this week presented the Minister of State with a proposal to achieve a 5% organic agricultural output over the next five years, in an attempt to improve the current government organic scheme.
Kroger expands organic line, broadens customer target - 2007-08-17 The nation’s largest traditional grocer is expanding organic food offerings and targeting a broader range of customers for the fast-growing segment.
Study shows organic farming - 2007-07-23 Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming in developing countries, and holds its own against standard methods in rich countries, US researchers said on Tuesday.
U.S. organic market is growing - 2007-07-18 U.S. organic food sales totaled nearly $17 billion in 2006, up 22 percent over previous year, according to preliminary findings from the Organic Trade Association's 2007 Manufacturers Survey.
Organic food 'better for you' - 2007-04-02 Sales of organic food rose by 30% last year but until now the health benefits of organic food have been the subject of intense debate, with the Advertising Standards Agency advising against claims of nutritional benefits and the Food Standards Agency cool on those claims.
Nearly 31 Million Certified Organic Hectares Worldwide - 2007-02-16 The global market for organic products reached a value of 25.5 billion Euros in 2005, with the vast majority of products being consumed in North America and Europe, according to Organic Monitor. For 2006, the value of global markets is estimated to be at more than 30 billion Euros.
Nestle enjoys strong organic growth - 2006-10-19 The company reported real internal growth of 4.6 per cent once acquisitions, pricing increases and the effects of currency rate fluctuations are removed from the mix.
Organic Farming in Britain Becomes More Mainstream - 2006-09-13 Organic food and farming is becoming more mainstream in Britain with producers attracted by premium prices while health and environmental issues have helped to drive increased demand from consumers.
Wisdom sown in organic field - 2006-08-02 There's a lesson in that: If you give customers something they prize, in a world that seems to ignore their wishes, they will go beyond being customers to serving as advocates -- and even in some cases reach into their bank account to help you grow.
Alternatives To The Use Of Nitrate As A Fertiliser - 2006-04-20 The current use of nitrates as a nitrogenated fertiliser in intensive farming has given rise to environmental problems such as the contamination of water or the degradation of the ozone layer.
Organic Waste Could Help Power Washington State - 2006-03-03 According to the report, Washington state has an annual production of approximately 17 million tons of under-used biomass, which is capable of producing nearly 1,800 megawatts of electrical power.
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