All Organics articles – Page 54
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ArticleNew EU organic logo comes into force
The new "Euro-leaf" logo becomes compulsory on 1 July for pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU
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ArticlePatrick Holden to leave Soil Association
The Association's director is due to step down at the end of September to focus on promoting sustainable farming internationally
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ArticleSoil Association director resigns
Soil Association director, Patrick Holden is stepping down after 15 years in post to focus on international food security work.
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ArticleSustainability summit tackles top issues
Key players from the food industry discussed the future of sustainability and eco-labels at the Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
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ArticleOrganic farming grows in China/Australia
Interest in organic farming is booming in both China and Australia as consumer awareness of the product increases
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Organic growers demand herbicide ban
The Soil Association and the Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) are demanding a ban the sale of manure with the herbicide aminopyralid amid fears over human health.
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ArticleUSDA suspends organic body in China
The USDA has suspended one of its organic certifiers in China for one year after discovering a conflict of interest
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ArticleHealthy foods plot recovery course
US health food sales predicted to improve modestly driven by categories like natural and organic foods including fruits and vegetables
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ArticleDry drops Philippine banana volume
Drought has forced Philippine banana growers to improve infrastructure, while separate pressures push towards ‘green’ production
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ArticleSoil Association criticises GM trial
The UK's Soil Association has questioned the sense in the new GM potato trials being undertaken in Norfolk
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ArticleOrganic standards hit the spotlight
Organic leaders have met to discuss standards for glasshouse and polytunnel growers which have been overlooked by national and international standards organisations for decades.
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ArticleOrganics sector makes slow but sure progress
As organic fresh produce slowly rises from the ashes, competition in the form of well-established and understood ethical brand throws Fairtrade vegetables into the arena. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the organics sector
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ArticleTaiwan opens to Chilean organics
Taiwan has granted access to certified organic produce from Chile, opening opportunities for apples in particular
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ArticleWorld Cup teams offset emissions
Through Soil & More's compost project, many teams at this month's World Cup aim to offset their carbon emissions
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ArticleAmsterdam summit tackles sustainability
The Sustainable Foods Summit will look at key issues relating to sustainability in the food industry when it convenes on 10-11 June
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ArticleOrganics boom in France
According to Agence Bio, organic production and consumption in France grew considerably in 2009
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ArticleBoom times for NZ organics
New Zealand’s organic products are flourishing abroad, with exports up by NZ$100m over the past seven years
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ArticleIndia to boost organic exports
India’s commerce secretary has announced his country plans to export US$1bn worth of organic produce in the next five years
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ArticleRecord results at Whole Foods Market
Retailer sees second-quarter sales jump to US$2.1bn, while the group also announces two high-level promotions
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ArticleOrganics marketing drive in UK
Organics have received good coverage in the UK press in the past month, as the EU decision on generic marketing funds approaches