All Organics articles – Page 61
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ArticleOrganic downturn hits headlines - but is it fact or fiction?
This quarter has been dominated by talk of the recession, with data suggesting that the organic produce sector is experiencing a sales slump far beyond its worst predictions. But are the claims of an organic downturn nothing more than media hype? Laura Gould reports.
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US organics show strength as veg hit
Vegetable volumes in the US are falling as produce sales have dropped, but organics are faring better, as reflected by the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation’s quarterly report.
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ArticlePesticides fail European organic test
Nearly half of the pesticides listed for use for organic farming have failed the EU's new safety evaluations
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ArticleUnited Fresh releases quarterly report
A study focusing on the role of the economy on US produce sales has been published by the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation
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ArticleOrganic sales under economic pressure
One of Italy's leading organic fresh produce marketers says the downturn is having a marked effect on sales this year
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ArticleWhole Foods reaches FTC settlement
The agreement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the retailer’s takeover of Wild Oats has been placed on public record for a 30-day comment
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ArticleEuropean organics take US stage
A three-year drive to promote European organic products is looking to tap into US demand via participation at key events
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ArticleOrganic producers to launch new label
The French organic industry has come together in order to create a new label that will go further than the EU’s requirements
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ArticleOrganic value message goes online
The US Organic Institute has launched a major web-based consumer education campaign sponsored by the Organic Trade Association
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ArticleQ1 sales up, profit down for Whole Foods
The organic and natural food grocer saw profit drop 29 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2008
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ArticleFrance launches Objectif Terres 2020
The French minister of agriculture and fisheries, Michel Barnier, has unveiled a new dynamic model for French farming
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ArticleWhole Foods Market admits UK troubles
The world’s largest organics retailer, Whole Foods Market, has announced a sales increase globally amid UK financial troubles and rebranding measures.
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ArticleOrganics show resilient growth in Italy
New data shows organic fresh produce outperformed conventional market in 2008, despite growth rate falling on previous year
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New report favours organic farming
A new UN report on organic agriculture in Africa has shown that higher yields can be attained compared with conventional farming
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ArticleGF Group signs organics deal with Apofruit
Canova targets sales of €50m as it bids to become leading player in the European organic fresh produce sector
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Canada welcomes new organic regulations
The industry has worked closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for over a year to prepare for new federal rules which take effect on 30 June
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EU logo debate continues
As talks concerning the EU organic logo trundle on, a group of organic organisations have come together to demand swift action
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Richard Struthers joins OTA
The Organic Trade Association has appointed a new member development manager
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Organic Maltese orange hits France
After a year of tastings, French-Tunisian partnership Alterbio-Biolife has introduced the first organic Maltese oranges to the French market
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ArticleProduce to win for Fairtrade
Specialist research company Organic Monitor is forecasting that Fairtrade fresh produce is likely to make the biggest gains of any Fairtrade category this year.