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BIOFACH 2020 is proof that organic delivers
Sun, 16/02/20 - 14:00
By O.W.N News Network
The 31st annual edition of BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, along with the 13th VIVANESS, the international event for natural and organic personal care, opened on February 12 at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany with almost 3,800 e
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OTA pushes for certified organic flavors
Wed, 15/01/20 - 13:30
By O.W.N News Network
The U.S Organic Trade Association has outlined its position on the use of certified organic flavors in organic products and that it is no longer appropriate to allow the use of non-organic natural flavors in organic products. The move comes as a new rule was published by
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Amazon fires turn deadly
Tue, 01/10/19 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
The Brazilian Amazon faces its worst spate of forest fires since 2010 with deforestation tripling. According to reports by Reuters and EURACTIV news, combatting forest fires, and slash and burn practices in Brazil should become one of the priorities of the new European Pa
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Marinatex wins UK James Dyson Award 2019
Mon, 23/09/19 - 10:00
By O.W.N News Network
MarinaTex, an organic and biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic made from fish waste, MarinaTex, has won the UK James Dyson Award2019. This year’s winner is 23-year-old Lucy Hughes from the University of Sussex.
The James Dyson Award comes from the James
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Innovation and organic growth drives Natexpo
Fri, 06/09/19 - 11:00
By O.W.N News Network
NATEXPO, the largest and only international trade event for organic and sustainable products, returns to Paris on 20-22 October 2019 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, with over 1,000 exhibitors from around 20 countries.
In response to this dynamic market fo
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New Roundup trial started in California
Mon, 08/04/19 - 12:00
By O.W.N News Network
A third US Roundup trial started in California on March 28th. Alva and Alberta Pilliod, both with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, allege the disease was caused by their regular use of Monsanto's herbicides to treat their properties for several years.
On March 27th, a California ju
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Certified Grass-Fed Organic Mark to launch
Mon, 25/02/19 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
Hot on the heels of new plant-food and regenerative organic agriculture labels being launched, another new organic seal will hit the retail market in March 2019, after U.S. organic grower groups and brands Organic Valley and Maple Hill announced they would launch a new Ce
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The most admired US food retailers
Wed, 23/01/19 - 08:30
By O.W.N News Network
U.S. companies in food retailing that ranked highly in Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies for 2019 included Whole Foods Market parent company Amazon, which ranked No. 2 after Apple (No. 1); Costco Wholesale (No. 12 overall); while grocer Publix Super Market
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Organic food market grows more mainstream
Fri, 14/12/18 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
With the North American organic products market worth over USD53 billion in 2017 (USA OTA and Canada OTA sales figures), growth in the global organic products market has continued as North America consolidates its pole position with organic food going "mainstream".
"Cons
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Veganism continues on the spotlight
Tue, 06/11/18 - 10:00
By O.W.N News Network
Researcher OpinionWay and Casino Group's 3W.relevanC have analyzed the phenomenon of veganism in France and its impact on shopping behavior and found that more French people could become vegan, while the rate of flexitarians increased in one year from 23 percent to 28 per
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Plant-Based Foods Gain Global Momentum
Fri, 28/09/18
By O.W.N News Network
Demand for vegan and plant-based foods is now a global phenomenon, with product innovations and distribution driving market growth. Although most new developments are taking place in Europe and the US, Ecovia Intelligence anticipates future growth in Asia and Latin Americ
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Everything organic & more at Natexpo, Lyon
Fri, 03/08/18
By O.W.N News Network
Natexpo opens 23-24 September 2018 in Lyon with 650 organic stakeholders, from France and abroad showcasing the latest sustainable products. "This edition is already shaping up to be a huge success. Both upstream and downstream segments are represented in the city, situat
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USA market potential backs BIOFACH AMERICA
Tue, 26/06/18 - 08:10
By O.W.N News Network
BIOFACH AMERICA – ALL THINGS ORGANIC returns on 13 to 15 September 2018 to the Baltimore Convention Center. Running alongside the Natural Products Expo East, BIOFACH is devoted to products with organic certification and expects to host 200 exhibitors of the 1,40
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Strong support for SIAL Canada 2018
Fri, 13/04/18 - 10:00
By O.W.N News Network
SIAL Canada returns to Montreal's Palais des Congress on May 2-4, 2018. It is the 15th edition as the recognized meeting point for the Canadian agri-food industry and gateway to US and international markets. A global food and beverage event, SIAL Canada is the only nation
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Casino, Auchan in global buying deal
Fri, 06/04/18 - 13:00
By O.W.N News Network
Auchan Retail and Casino Group have announced they have entered into exclusive talks to build a strategic partnership enabling them to jointly negotiate their purchases in France and abroad with their main multi-national food and non-food suppliers and manufacturers, in c
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IFOAM appoints new executive director
Fri, 06/04/18 - 11:00
By O.W.N News Network
IFOAM – Organics International has announced the appointment of its next executive director, Louise Luttikholt, who will who will take responsibility for the role on 1 July 2018, while IFOAM and groups such as the US OTA, Oregon Tilth, and the Cornucopia Institute h
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OTA action over livestock rules
Fri, 26/01/18 - 10:10
By O.W.N News Network
While the US Organic Trade Association (OTA) had good news after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the OTA nearly $850,000 for 2018 market promotion, the OTA launched a campaign in December after the USDA announced it would withdraw the Organic Livestock and
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Organic farming can feed the world
Fri, 26/01/18 - 09:04
By O.W.N News Network
With food sustainability, a major issue and cause for concern globally, a new study published in the Nature Communications journal last November, 'Strategies for feeding the world more sustainably with organic agriculture' is one proposal for improving the sustainability
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Plant and fruit-based waters a major force
Fri, 26/01/18 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
Hans Buysrogge of Soria Naturals, with some of its large range of vegetable, fruit and superfood drinks Plant and fruit-based waters and beverages were a growing trend globally during 2017 with many new products and flavours challenging the dominance of coconut waters. Th
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Dieticians pick fermented foods top for 2018
Fri, 26/01/18 - 08:57
By O.W.N News Network
Fermented foods have been voted as the number one superfood for 2018 in a national survey of more than 2,000 US dietitians that revealed a movement towards clean, natural, simple and plant-based diet predictions for superfoods in 2018.
In its sixth year, with a record-br
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Five global packaging trends for 2018
Thu, 25/01/18 - 09:05
By O.W.N News Network
Leading market intelligence agency Mintel announced in December the five trends set to impact the global packaging industry over the coming year, where Mintel's experts define the challenges and opportunities that will affect manufacturers, brands, and retailers in packag
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Summit's insights into Asia sustainable foods
Thu, 18/01/18 - 11:00
By O.W.N News Network
Specialist research, training and consultancy group Ecovia Intelligence reported a successful conclusion to the first-ever Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit held in Singapore late November. About 100 senior executives from the regional food industry att
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Raising the snack bar
Tue, 12/12/17 - 16:05
By O.W.N News Network
The Cornucopia Institute just released Raising the Bar, Choosing Healthy Snack Bars versus Gimmicky Junk Food a report exposing misleading marketing practices by large food industry firms that market candy-like snack and energy bars as wholesome and nutritious.
The repor
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Nestle buys Canadian Atrium for $2.3 billion
Tue, 05/12/17 - 17:00
By O.W.N News Network
Faced with its weakest nine-month sales in many years, Nestle SA has made its biggest investment in health and nutrition since 2006 after making a deal to buy Canadian dietary supplements and vitamin maker Atrium Innovations for $2.3 billion in a bid for growth beyond sta
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Natura finalizes The Body Shop deal
Mon, 11/09/17 - 08:05
By O.W.N News Network
Natura Cosmeticos, the Brazilian leader in the cosmetics industry with an estimated $2.5 billion in 2015 revenue, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of The Body Shop from French group L’Oréal after achieving permission by the competition watchdog
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Unilever acquires Pukka Herbs
Fri, 08/09/17 - 10:00
By O.W.N News Network
UK-Dutch food conglomerate Unilever announced in September it had acquired the world's fastest-growing organic tea brand Pukka Herbs Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Unilever said Pukka fits its sustainable growth model, with the pioneer herbal tea to remain an organic and et
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BIOFACH will host new fair in Thailand
Tue, 05/09/17 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
NürnbergMesse has announced the launch of its 7th BIOFACH event BIOFACH South East Asia, to open its doors July 12-15 next year, at the IMPACT Exhibition Center in Nonthaburi, Bangkok, Thailand. The fair will run at the same time as Natural Expo South East Asia, whic
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GI protection for EU-China special products
Mon, 14/08/17 - 08:00
By O.W.N News Network
The EU and China have published a list of 200 European and Chinese geographical indications (GIs) in June that are protected on their respective markets, as part of a bilateral deal that should be concluded by December, according to Italia Oggi in late July.
The move ca
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New rules for EU organic regulation must work
Fri, 11/08/17 - 10:09
By O.W.N News Network
New rules governing organic production and labeling in the European Union that are acceptable to and address the concerns of the organic movement were taken off the agenda until October 2017, after the European Parliament and the EU reached a provisional agreement for Eur
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Strong markets back NOPE London
Wed, 29/03/17 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
Natural & Organic Products Europe returns to London's ExCeL on 2-3 April. Over 10,000 professional visitors are expected at the UK's largest event covering natural and organic products. Organic, gluten-free, fermented, raw and vegan food products continue to enjoy hig
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Largest distributor celebrates 40 years
Wed, 25/01/17 - 08:00
By O.W.N News Network
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) celebrated its 40-year anniversary in 2016. It also reported first quarter fiscal 2017 results in December with a net sales rise of 9.7 percent to US$2.28 billion compared to US$2.08 billion for the same period last year, boosted by four
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Vegan and catering boost BIOFACH 2017
Tue, 24/01/17 - 10:12
By O.W.N News Network
The world's leading international trade fair for organic foods BIOFACH returns 15th – 18th February 2017 at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg allowing importers, agents, and retailers to meet producers and suppliers and experience the diversity of organic food and
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Summer Fancy Food Show sold out
Fri, 17/06/16 - 07:00
By O.W.N News Network
The Summer Fancy Food Show returns to the Javits Center in New York on June 26-28, 2016. It is shaping up to be the largest in its 62-year history, with more of the latest specialty foods and beverages to discover than ever before.
The sold-out event will feature more
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UK organic market shows continued growth
Wed, 15/06/16 - 07:25
By O.W.N News Network
The Natural & Organic Products Europe held in London April 17-18, confirms a sector showing positive growth in the UK, as revealed by the Soil Association’s 2016 Organic Market Report, launched on 23 February 2016. The UK organic market has experienced steady
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VIVANESS Congress offers new features
Wed, 03/02/16 - 05:29
By O.W.N News Network
From 10 to 13 February 2016, the global organic and natural cosmetics industries will once again be gathering in Nuremberg at VIVANESS the International Trade Fair for Natural Personal Care, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
The event runs parallel to BIOFACH and will in
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VIVANESS revamps trade show concept
Tue, 01/12/15 - 12:53
By O.W.N News Network
Europe’s biggest organic beauty trade show Vivaness is celebrating its first decade next year. Organiser Nürnberg Messe is planning a new layout and exciting programme to commemorate this special edition. A re-design of Hall 7A the Vivaness’ popular exh
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How Organic Farming can Solve Global Warming
Tue, 01/12/15 - 06:37
By O.W.N News Network
Could organic farming solve global warming? For the population of a planet asking serious questions about our survivability, the answer lies just under our feet, in the soil. Craig Sams shared the evidence for this promising declaration during his recent presentation &l
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Scandinavian shows continue expanding
Tue, 01/12/15 - 02:03
By O.W.N News Network
MalmöMässan, in Sweden, hosted nearly 4,000 attendees Nov.1-2 for the Nordic Organic Food Fair and Natural Products Scandinavia. The co-located trade shows are now the Nordic regions biggest for natural and organic food and drink, health, beauty, eco-living an
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Pinnacle acquires Boulder Brands
Tue, 01/12/15 - 01:22
By O.W.N News Network
Two more acquisitions followed a large number of North American mergers and acquisitions involving organic & health groups taking over similar brands in 2015 and conventional food groups moving into organic & health.
Pinnacle Foods Inc. and Boulder Brands, Inc. a
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New CODEX standard for quinoa proposed
Sun, 30/08/15 - 10:09
By O.W.N News Network
Work on a new globally accepted standard is set to commence for the versatile Andean grain quinoa, which is known for its high nutritional content, after the US and Bolivia gained the go ahead to develop a new international standard, which is expected to take four years
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Chia World
Tue, 25/08/15 - 10:22
By O.W.N News Network
Introducing a new feature with all news related to chia, the tiny slavia hispanica white and black seed. If you are a chia producer, processor or trader and would like to contribute to CHIA WORLD please contact wbeaumont@organicwellnessnews.com
Organic & Wellness N
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Whole Foods Market’s ‘365’ set for 2016
Sat, 01/08/15 - 12:00
By O.W.N News Network
US wholefoods and organics chain Whole Foods Market, Inc. is going on the offensive to combat the larger chains as organics becomes more mainstream and has announced the name of its new streamlined, value-focused brand as ‘365 by Whole Foods Market’, smaller
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2nd edition of NOPA set to roar
Sat, 27/06/15 - 00:12
By O.W.N News Network
NOP Asia, Hong Kong, 2014The 2nd edition of the fair Natural & Organic Products Asia, to take place in Hall 3DE at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wanchai August 26-28 is set to attract widespread interest. According to show organizers Diversified Co
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Sprouts Farmers Market hits 200 stores
Thu, 25/06/15 - 23:16
By O.W.N News Network
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the United States, has announced plans to add eight additional locations to its growing roster of fresh, natural and organic grocery stores to jump over the 200 store barrier.
“Each of these stores wil
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US and Europe in chocolate tug-of-war
Thu, 25/06/15 - 19:03
By O.W.N News Network
The US chocolate confectionery market, the world’s largest, is on track to hit sales of $25 billion in 2019, but is lagging behind Europe in product innovation indicates a report by Mintel. The marketing intelligence company says that while US sales grew 24% during
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Dietitians back flavonoids to help beat colds
Thu, 25/06/15 - 18:29
By O.W.N News Network
Blueberries are foods rich in flavonoidsThe Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) says in research presented at the DAA National Conference in Perth, Western Australia in May that adults are 33% more protected from the common cold (upper respiratory tract infections &
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Stories inside the Spring Edition
Thu, 05/02/15 - 21:28
By O.W.N News Network
The story of Surya Brasil began with a trip to India. Clelia Angelon, the company’s president and founder, traveled to Asia in 1974, where she discovered the wonders of henna based dye colours. She set out to introduce it to the Brazilian market and along the way me
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IFOAM has a new look
Mon, 02/02/15
By O.W.N News Network
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM has decided to give its name and corporate logo a refreshing update. In December 2013, we contacted our affiliates to get input on a possible name change for IFOAM. After various brainstorming rounds affi
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Global snack food sales reach $374 billion
Thu, 02/10/14 - 08:59
By O.W.N News Network
According to a new Nielsen global report global consumers spent $374 billion (retail sales data adjusted for inflation), on snack foods between 2013 and 2014, a year-over-year increase of 2%.
The fastest-growing snack categories according to Nielsen retail sales informat
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SIAL: 50th anniversary
Wed, 01/10/14 - 23:00
By O.W.N News Network
According to Nicolas Trentesaux, director of SIAL Group, the key (and universal) element that is sure to be highlighted is: pleasure! “Because there is no doubt that, wherever you are in the world, food is still one of life’s small pleasures… 150,000 in
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Ancient grain improves chronic IBS condition
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:30
By O.W.N News Network
The first human study to be conducted comparing the effects of modern wheat versus Khorasan (kamut) wheat on people suffering from a chronic health problem, irritable bowell syndrome, Effect of Triticum turgidum subsp. turanicum wheat on irritable bowel syndrome: a double
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UK organic sector returns to growth
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:26
By O.W.N News Network
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report released on March 13 reveals that the organic sector has seen growth of 2.8% in 2013; the first time it has seen annual growth since 2008.
Overall organic sales are growing slightly ahead of total grocery sales fo
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2014, The Year of Retail Contradictions
Fri, 07/02/14 - 00:25
By O.W.N News Network
Global retail branding and sourcing expert Daymon Worldwide has released its eight ‘Global Retail Trends Predictions for 2014 and Beyond’ to help retailers successfully address the contradictory, challenging realities facing the industry in 2014, dubbed by US-
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Brighton UK welcomes new ethical supermarket
Tue, 28/01/14 - 20:10
By O.W.N News Network
A new ethical supermarket opened in Brighton, UK on the 7th December and marks a new era in food shopping as the first ethical supermarket aimed squarely at regular supermarket
shoppers. The new store is located at 20-21 York Place, London Road, Brighton. Co-founders are
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The Original Sin
Mon, 27/01/14 - 13:00
By O.W.N News Network
By Antony Calo
The Challenge One of the main challenges for the organic industry is to be able to assure clients that their products are genuine and to show their origins. There is a need for transparency and traceability from field to the end consumer. Organic supplier
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Kroger plans natural & organic expansion
Thu, 12/12/13 - 11:04
By O.W.N News Network
Natural and organic foods are only the sixth or seventh largest category at the largest U.S. supermarket operator Kroger, but are the fastest growing category on a percentage basis, and sometimes dollar basis, said Rodney McMullen, president and CEO in December.
Looking
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Germany has the sweetest tooth in Europe
Wed, 13/11/13 - 19:41
By O.W.N News Network
While the Western European chocolate confectionery market reached a sweet £19 billion (pounds) in 2012, it looks like it is the Germans who have the sweetest tooth in Europe, according to the latest research from Mintel in October.
Germany accounted for a quarter (
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Kroger acquires Harris Teeter
Mon, 09/09/13 - 02:55
By O.W.N News Network
The Kroger Co, the second-largest retailer in the U.S., is under a merger agreement to buy Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc, an upscale grocer known for fresh foods and produce, in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.
Harris Teeter brings to Kroger an exceptional brand and compl
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Rewe growth strategy: Temma ‘bio’ concept
Wed, 04/09/13 - 07:48
By O.W.N News Network
Germany’s Rewe Group is developing an expansion strategy in Eastern Europe for its Billa supermarket chain. Billa supermarket has revealed details about its expansion in the Czech Republic, including developing both through organic growth and via acquisitions. Billa
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Machu Picchu Foods introduces Quinoa Krunch
Thu, 29/08/13 - 01:55
By O.W.N News Network
Machu Picchu Foods, Peru’s main chocolate and confectionary producer and leading exporter of organic chocolate, is introducing Quinoa Krunch, an organic wafer stick with quinoa and rice, covered with chocolate and popped amaranth.
This delicious snack adds to Machu
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Natural Grocers expands across Montana
Fri, 31/05/13 - 10:03
By O.W.N News Network
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage opened its newest location in Kalispell, Montana on April 23rd. The Kalispell store at 2395 US Highway 93 N will be the company’s fourth in Montana following locations opening last year in Billings, Missoula and Helena. The organi
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Expo West celebrates healthy living
Sat, 20/04/13 - 03:27
By O.W.N News Network
Healthy living and eating grows ever popular as evidence by the throngs of people from all over who crowded into the Anaheim Convention Center to learn about the products featured at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-10.
The 33rd year old expo that started out small bu
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Mary’s Gone Crackers now part of Kameda Seika
Sun, 07/04/13 - 09:16
By O.W.N News Network
Gourmet and organic snack company, Mary`s Gone Crackers, makers of award-winning organic, vegan and gluten free foods, announced in late March that Kameda USA, Inc., a 100% subsidiary of Kameda Seika Co. Ltd, Japan`s largest manufacturer of rice crackers, has acquired 77.
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Sustainability continues at BioFach 2013
Mon, 01/04/13 - 08:53
By O.W.N News Network
The international organic sector will gather again at Nuremberg on 13-16 February for BioFach, 2013 the world's leading annual trade fair for organic products, and the concurrent Natural Personal Care and Wellness exhibition Vivaness.
Over 40,000 trade visitors from more
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OPINION - Organic: Food Justice for the 99%
Sun, 13/01/13 - 22:22
By O.W.N News Network
By Charlotte Vallaeys, Director Farm and Food Policy, The Cornucopia Institute. Text edited to fit space.
As Americans become increasingly aware of the story behind conventional foods—the ecologically destructive monoculture fields, the petrochemical fertilizers, t
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GMO-free product sales on the rise
Tue, 13/11/12 - 22:48
By O.W.N News Network
GMOs are abuzz. Retail participation in the third annual Non-GMO Month reached an all-time high this October. And even though California’s Prop 37 did not pass the law for GMO labeling, it continues to score headlines. Around 6 million people or 48.5% voted YES, whi
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Teen starts business to save the bees
Fri, 09/11/12 - 15:58
By O.W.N News Network
As the words “organic” and “all natural” invade the savage world of modern business, it appears to take the eyes of a child to demonstrate true dedication to firm values and an environmental cause that extends beyond profit, fame and fortune.
Henr
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Nestle: GMOs unnecessary to feed the world
Mon, 15/10/12 - 14:04
By O.W.N News Network
Swiss food giant Nestle supports water sustainability and is a member of the SAI Platform for supply chain sustainability, and GMWatch in the U.S. reports that Nestle’s corporate head of agriculture, Hans Jöhr, is president of SAI Platform. Mr Johr says Nestl&e
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Peru Natura attracts an international crowd
Wed, 26/09/12 - 12:39
By O.W.N News Network
With growing demand for quinoa, chia, sacha inchi, cacao, maca and other ancient nutritious super foods, the 6th edition of PeruNatura will be a major attraction once again for foreign and local buyers gathering at the 4th Expoalimentaria fair in Lima Peru, Sep 19-21.
Ar
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Natural Products Scandinavia sold out
Tue, 25/09/12 - 15:29
By O.W.N News Network
Momentum continues to build for Natural Products Scandinavia 2012 and all exhibition space sold out with over 150 exhibitors booked by late August. Scandinavia’s first ever dedicated natural and organic products trade event will take place at MalmöMassan exhibi
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GM Food “Right to Know” vote under attack
Tue, 18/09/12 - 16:23
By O.W.N News Network
More Americans are questioning the health and environmental effects of genetically engineered or genetically modified (GM) organisms in their food. In California, the ‘Right to Know’ campaign to require that food from GM crops be labeled is headed for a Novemb
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Selecting honey as natural sweetener
Fri, 14/09/12 - 20:06
By O.W.N News Network
Honey is a natural sweetener obtained from bee nectar. Honey is produced in different regions of the world, each one showing unique traits, as result of the conditions where it was extracted.
Raw unprocessed honey is considered a superfood, packed with antioxidants, enzym
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Unilever chooses Promens recyclable jar
Fri, 04/05/12 - 16:59
By O.W.N News Network
Promens Personal & Healthcare Packaging Division in France has announced that Unilever is building on the success of the Lynx deodorant range (named ‘Axe’ out of the UK market) and expanded this brand into hair care for younger men. Lynx Hair is a new rang
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EU-US animal welfare are not equivalent
Thu, 03/05/12 - 08:45
By O.W.N News Network
Philip Lymbery, chief executive of the UK’s Compassion in World Farming has taken issue with U.S. organic animal welfare standards and the recent unveiling of the EU-USA organic equivalency agreement.
Back from the U.S. in May where he was working with CIWF’s
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U.S Hispanic consumers pose strong market
Wed, 02/05/12 - 09:18
By O.W.N News Network
Packaged goods marketers in the U.S. who ignore Hispanic consumers will lose access to significant buying power as Hispanics’ per capita income is higher than in any of the four BRIC economies. More than 52 million strong and representing the majority of population
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Gold for ALB-GOLD
Fri, 17/02/12 - 11:00
By O.W.N News Network
Pasta is the signature of Italian cuisine and ALB- GOLD the symbol of flavour and taste that comes from sustainable quality. ALB –GOLD has been recognized as “Best Organic Brand in 2012” in a competition among top brands conducted by LEBENSMITTEL PRAXIS
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Nature’s Agave now in Williams-Sonoma
Fri, 20/01/12 - 17:57
By O.W.N News Network
Nature’s Agave Premium Raw agave nectar variety is now available at all 260 Williams-Sonoma stores nationwide. Williams -Sonoma is a specialty US retailer of high-quality home products including gourmet cookware and premium food. The agave nectar is made from 100 pe
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SunOpta 3Q sales up 14.6 percent
Sat, 10/12/11 - 03:45
By O.W.N News Network
Canada based SunOpta Inc., leading global company for natural, organic and specialty foods and natural health products, announced sales rose 25.3 percent for the quarter ended October 1, 2011. The firm reported quarterly revenues of $272.4 million versus $217.5 million fo
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Fair trade USA’s plans under attack
Sat, 10/12/11 - 03:23
By O.W.N News Network
While new research from world governing fair trade organization Fair Trade Labelling International (FLO) shows that recognition of the Fairtrade mark has increased since 2008, planned changes by United States fair trade accreditation body Fair Trade USA to split from the
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BioFach América Latina reshapes
Sat, 26/11/11 - 15:55
By O.W.N News Network
BioFach America Latina, along with ExpoSustentat, will be cancelled for 2011 and re-launched in 2012 with a fresh concept and under the management of NürnbergMesse Brasil, the new subsidiary of NürnbergMesse in Latin America. The two long-standing partners of Bi
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Amplified legal challenge to Monsanto GMOs
Tue, 11/10/11 - 14:05
By O.W.N News Network
Following a law suit filed by the Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) on March 30 on behalf of 60 family farmers, seed businesses and organic agriculture organizations against the Monsanto company, challenging the chemical giant’s patents on genetically modified seed,
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Sprouts Farmers Market retail chain expands
Mon, 10/10/11 - 16:00
By O.W.N News Network
The San Franciso Bay and Silicon Valley areas of northern California has seen several new organic, natural and mainstream supermarket openings this year with specialty grocers reported to be doing good trade in August and appearing to be immune from the United States econ
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Young US consumers prefer organic food
Sun, 02/10/11 - 11:15
By O.W.N News Network
A Thomson-Reuters-NPR Health Poll revealed in July that when given a choice, more than half of Americans prefer to purchase organic foods. Thomson Reuters and NPR developed the monthly poll to gauge attitudes and opinions in a wide range of health issues. The results of t
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RSPO hits back over sustainable palm oil
Sun, 12/06/11 - 16:36
By O.W.N News Network
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, the international non-profit sustainable palm oil association, announced in May that RSPO-certified palm oil production facilities produced their five-millionth tonne of certified sustainable palm oil. It also revealed that 9% of th
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Peru launched a new country brand
Sat, 11/06/11 - 12:18
By O.W.N News Network
To promote tourism and investment, Peru launched a new brand in March 2011. A red and white logo, colors in the national flag, represents the country’s rich culture and biodiversity, history and ancient and recent accomplishments. The word Perú is written wit
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OJO, first drink for eye health
Sat, 11/06/11 - 11:20
By O.W.N News Network
After years of recommending the AREDS vitamins to his patients, Dr. Jodi Luchs, MD,FACS realized that, despite the important therapeutic and preventative benefits of the vitamins, their multiple pill-related side effects made them intolerable to many eligible patients.
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Positive signs for UK organic recovery
Tue, 07/06/11 - 10:08
By O.W.N News Network
The UK Soil Association released its Organic Market Report 2011 in early April and revealed that while 2010 was a tough, there are signs that the rate of decline seen over the last two years has slowed. Sales of organic products fell 5.9% to £1.73 billion (pounds) i
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Fairtrade Canada has new name
Sun, 05/06/11 - 10:50
By O.W.N News Network
Fairtrade products in Canada now have a new name to go with the new worldwide Fairtrade International logo introduced last year. TransFair Canada will be known as Fairtrade Canada. Rob Clarke, executive director of the organization believes the name Fairtrade Canada more
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Campaign calls for US labelling of GM foods
Sun, 09/01/11 - 08:21
By O.W.N News Network
A coalition of nearly 400 US businesses and organizations called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October to require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods, which are those that are altered at the molecular level in ways that could not happen natur
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