Standards - eco-certification and labelling in Russia

Today it is possible to have voluntary eco-certification in Russia which can be based on western standards.

A Turn to Organic Farming in India

Food grown on natural resources has not made too many customers in India.

Bioregione 2006 – AIAB Publishes a Report on Italian Regions

As reported by Bioagriculturanotizie, the results of “Bioregione 2006” were presented in Rome on May 17 this year.

Portrait of the Russian eco-consumer

The price of organic food is considerably higher than that for traditional products.

Doubling of Organic Land in Malta Expected

The land used for organic agricultural purposes in Malta is set to be doubled by the end of 2006.

East African Meeting on Common Standards

The first “East African Organic Standards” (EAOS) is expected to be in place by early 2007.

„Organic Marketing Forum“ bursted at the seams

Good atmosphere among the participants of the organic business meeting in Warsaw.

Russian Natural & Organic Products Market: Illusion or Reality?

The market for natural and organic products in Russia is taking shape. 

Organic farms help to plough in rich returns

The coming years could see Indian organic farming population growing.

Greenpeace on sustainable seafood markets

Professional Online Marketing with a Future

The number of internet users is continuing to rise from year to year.

Demand for Organic Meats Outpacing Supply

Organic meat sales continue to surge in North America with 51 % growth registered in 2005.

International Day for Biological Diversity: Protect Biodiversity in Drylands

IFOAM Publishes Training Manual for Organic Agriculture in the Arid Tropics.

Personalities open Yardo Cookery Studio

The organic supermarket Yardo opened the first organic cookery studio in Switzerland in April 2006.

European Parliament: More Honesty in Advertising

"Today’s vote is a milestone for consumer and health protection in Europe..."

Organic Production at Earthbound Farm, California (USA)

13.5 million servings of organic salads are sent across each week by Earthbound Farm’s plant in California.

Vierlinden: No Halt in Expansion

Since the launch of two Vierlinden stores in 2005, there has been no news of the Rewe initiative with purely organic supermarkets.

Irish Probe Causes Organic Panic

Discovery of pesticide residues in organic produce imported into the Irish Republic.

Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Award 2006

Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Award 2006 goes to Johnson Seafarms, Shetland (Scotland).

Consumers duped in organic meat fraud

An investigation will be launched into the sale of bogus organic meat in Britain.