Summer 2014
Brazil to become a global organic food power
Sat, 26/07/14 - 00:54
By Adriana Michael
Brazil is the fifth largest country in size, with a population of 199 million, and is the world’s sixth-largest economy with a GDP of around US$2.2 trillion. It is a member of the G20, the G7 and the BRICS countries.
Over the past decade the South American nation h
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The return of the banana
Sun, 20/07/14 - 21:30
By Adriana Michael
Looking for the ultimate snack that meets all of your requirements? One that consumers of all ages and tastes will find delicious, nutritious, convenient, affordable and sustainable? Try Barnana®. It is a whole banana in a bar, in bite sizes- an innovative solution, i
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ITAIPU: A success story cultivating good water
Wed, 25/06/14 - 23:53
By Adriana Michael
Is it possible to achieve sustainable development? Many have written about the topic. Projects and programs reflect good theories and intentions, but it is seldom possible to see the high community participation and consistent positive change to the extent the ITAIPU Bina
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2014 The ‘Year of Chia?’
Wed, 25/06/14 - 23:34
By Warren Beaumont
Supply bottlenecks for organic chia sourcing reported by O.W.N. in May 2013 due to higher demand and lower crop yields appear to have eased this year, with a resulting drop in price, while some suppliers believe there are major issues over chia transparency and quality in
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The future of the (Andean) quinoa market
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:40
By Warren Beaumont
Held at BioFach 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany was a seminar and discussion on the future of the (Andean) quinoa market, convened by the Netherlands CBI – Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries – led by Eva Smulder of CBI.
About 50 people f
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Record turnout boosts NOPE London for 2015
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:31
By Gloria Neumann
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2014 bid farewell to London’s Olympia in April, with its biggest ever edition securing another record turnout. Organised by Diversified Communications UK, the two-day annual trade show welcomed 9,503 industry professionals from
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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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The E-Waste Crisis: A Hidden Menace
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:28
By Sookie Lioncourt
In the past few years, we’ve seen the Green Revolution reach record-breaking levels of participation from all sectors. In 2008, 25 big companies including the Bank of America, General Electric, and even McDonald’s made headlines when they made the commitment t
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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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