Organic Issues & Certification
Organic Food Desire, Soaring Grocery Bills Contributing to Trend
Keely Sinclair was worried about the politics of food — how far it travels, how safe it is, how pesticides affect the environment.
On top of that, the 38-year-old office manager realized one day that she was spending an awful lot of money on organic produce.
Safeway to Globally Expand O Organics
Safeway Inc., Pleasanton, CA, recently announced it's
partnerships to sell its "O Organics" private label line in Asia
and South America, according to Marketwatch.com.
A recent deal was also struck with distributing giant Sysco Corp.
to sell the products to the foodservice segment, Safeway said.
Inagural Celebration of Organic Independence Day
Des Moines, Iowa – Dec. 19, 2007 – The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods celebrated Organic Independence Day in Des Moines. Jackie Dodd, along with former gubernatorial candidate Ed Fallon, and representatives from the Clinton, Edwards, Obama and Richardson campaigns, each gave presentations strongly in favor of mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. All of the Democratic candidates for the 2008 Presidential election produced documents stating that if elected President they will support legislation to require the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods.
NGO underlines organic farming for environmental, economic well-being
Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement (TOAM) has underscored the importance of organic farming to reduce cultivation costs and ensure environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Foods produced through organic agriculture had natural nutrients which were important to people's health compared to genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) and other foods cultivated using artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
SWITZERLAND: Nestlé reports strong growth for first nine-months
Food giant Nestlé has reported a 9% growth in its nine-month sales as price increases allowed the group to ride out rising input costs.
Sales of CHF 78.7bn in the period were boosted by above-target organic growth of 7.2%, with the company's food and beverages brands contributing with 6.8% organic growth.
Organic Agriculture is under attack!
So what are we going to do about it?
Do we sit back and let this contamination continue, damaging what so many good people in the organic movement have created through years of hard work?
Or do we take action, and ensure a prosperous future for organic farmers and a continuing supply of nutritious, organic foods for the American people?
Poll: Most Americans Have Positive View of Organics
Organics are no longer seen as the choice for only those on the fringes of society. According to a new Harris Interactive poll, the majority of Americans report having a positive attitude toward organics, believing that organic food is healthier not only for individual bodies but also for the environment.
Farm Chemicals Linked to Increased Risk of Asthma
Farmers who are exposed to certain pesticides face an increased risk of developing occupational asthma, results of a US study suggest.
Dr. Jane Hoppin, from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences at the Triangle Research Park in North Carolina, USA, and colleagues explain: "While pesticides have been associated with wheeze in farmers, few studies have focused on pesticides and risk of asthma."
The Benefits of Drinking Organic Milk
The health benefits of organic milk include more Omega 3, more CLA, more antioxidants and more vitamins than conventional milk. Milk is one of the most important components of our diet as its consumption ensures healthy growth and development. The modern dairies, however, use different types of chemicals for milk production.
Aurora Organic Dairy Opens New Organic Dairy Farm in Stratford, Texas
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Boulder, Colo., Jul. 10 - Aurora Organic Dairy, a leading U.S. provider of high-quality private label organic milk and butter, today announced that organic milk production has begun at its Coldwater West organic dairy farm near Stratford, Texas. This is the first organic dairy farm in Sherman County and Aurora Organic Dairy's second dairy location in Texas. Aurora Organic Dairy's Coldwater West farm has created nearly 50 new jobs in Sherman County.
Kroger Adding More Organic Items
Chicago, Aug 8 - Kroger Co, the largest mainstream U.S. grocer, said on Wednesday it was adding more than 60 organic items to its in-house line with a focus on breakfast and dinner foods to meet consumer demand.
Kroger said most of the new products, which include organic peanut butter and milk, should be in stores by the end of September. The products are being sold under the company's Private Selection brand and have the USDA Organic Certified seal, which assures at least 95 percent of the ingredients are organic.
Agriculture Committee Endorses Aid for Organic Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2007) – The executive director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) today thanked the members of the House Agriculture Committee for including key provisions in the 2007 Farm Bill that will help the organic industry continue to meet growing consumer demand for organic products.
Soil Quality from Long-term Organic Management Nearly Doubles Flavonoids in Organic Tomatoes
For more than ten years, scientists at U.C. Davis in California have conducted a Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems project (LTRAS). The impacts of conventional and organic management on tomato production and tomato nutrient concentrations have been a major focus of this effort.
More Soil Organic Matter Build-Up in Organic Farming Than in No-Till
Organic farming can build up soil organic matter better than conventional no-till farming can, according to a long-term study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.
Researchers made this discovery during a nine-year study at the Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Md. BARC is operated by ARS, the U.S. Department of Agricultures chief scientific research agency.
Roundup Ready Alfalfa Not a Threat?
Organic activists and environmental extremist groups would have the public believe that Roundup Ready alfalfa is a "threat to organic and alfalfa export markets". Reality says otherwise. What is your opinion?
