All Organics articles – Page 48
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ArticleScotland springs into Organic Action Plan
Scottish Rural Affairs cabinet secretary Richard Lochhead SMP launched Scotland’s Organic Action Plan at potato and root-crop grower Tio Ltd’s Morayshire farm.
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ArticleScottish government backs organics
The Scottish government has launched the Scottish Organic Action Plan in support of the country's organic sector
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Organic consultation opens
The Soil Association is proposing standards for growing organic crops in greenhouses and polytunnels, following feedback from an open public consultation.
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ArticleFreshFacts highlights produce sales growth
Latest version of United Fresh's 'FreshFacts on Retail' report points to quarterly year-on-year increase in US fresh produce sales
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ArticleOTA appoints new West Coast director
Gwendolyn Wyard to fill new position of associate director for organic standards and industry outreach at the Organic Trade Association
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ArticleNo let up for organics as value and volumes fall
Organics have taken a hit this month, with a report from the Soil Association blasting the UK government’s support for the sector just as value and volume growth is sliding. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector that is still struggling to make a comeback
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ArticleBest of Spanish organic on show
Organic producers from Andalusia will be present at this year’s Biofach 2011 to highlight the region’s importance in the sector
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'Lazy' UK organic support derided
The UK offers little support for organic food and farming compared with its European neighbours, according to a new report from the Soil Association.
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ArticleUK government slammed on organics
The Soil Association has released a new report critical of the UK government's lack of support for organics
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ArticleGrowth in US high-end retail
Up-scale US retailer, Whole Foods, is doing a roaring trade, while sales at outlets targeting less-affluent consumers stagnate
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ArticleHope for UK hospital food
Despite a new poll chastising hospital food in the UK, many hospitals are now looking to source locally and boost their organic offering
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ArticleNew phone app aids ethical shopping
A new iPhone app has been launched in the UK to assist consumers who wish to shop in an ethical fashion
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ArticleMigros strengthens Bio Suisse deal
Retail company agrees to continue partnership with Switzerland's largest organic fruit and vegetable producer association
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ArticleSummit urges greater transparency
The issue of transparency formed the core of this year's North American Sustainable Foods Summit, held in San Francisco
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ArticleOrganic Farm Foods set for ethical change
The UK organic producer has announced its decision to change its name in order to stress its commitment to ethical trading
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ArticleRiverford extends offer in drive for growth
Riverford Organic Vegetables is targeting “modest” growth in the coming year and has purchased a vegetable farm in France to help achieve it.
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ArticleSoil Association urges GM honesty
The UK's Soil Association has called for an honest debate about the failures of genetically modified food
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ArticleDutch companies on bird mission
Three Dutch groups have combined forces to launch the "Birds love organic" educational campaign
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ArticleOrganic treatment for banana crown rot
An organic treatment for banana crown rot, developed in the Philippines, could cut back on the need for chemicals to treat the disease
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ArticleOrganic campaign kicks off in UK
Having agreed funding from the EU, the UK organic industry is poised to begin its new generic promotional campaign