New Partnership at ATO
Posted - November 9, 2008
Top Food Industry Trade Events Join Forces to Produce Health & Wellness Content
Diversified Business Communications, producers of Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food Chicago, and the Organic Trade Association, co-producers of the All Things Organic Conference & Trade Show, announced today a strategic alliance with Progressive Grocer to develop an education program for food retailers on trends in the growing health and wellness markets.
Progressive Grocer, a leading publication for members of the retail food industry, is published by Nielsen Business Media.
Co-located with the 2009 All Things Organic in Chicago, the new program will add multicultural, specialty, and health and wellness products to the lineup of organic products. This new combination creates a forum for buyers across retail, foodservice, distribution and manufacturing to enjoy valuable educational opportunities and source products that will help them stay competitive.
Bring on the Lipstick!
Posted - November 6, 2008
Economic crises prompt up-turn in small, feel-good luxuries
Smart cosmetics firms stand to benefit from the world
Fast and Organic?
Posted - November 1, 2008
Trends: organic, fast, fresh food
By Adriana Michael - as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
Recently, the available selection of organic products has grown explosively. US domestic sales of organic food and beverages are estimated to reach $23.6 billion in 2008, up from roughly $20 billion in 2007 and just $1 billion in 1990, according to the Organic Trade Association.
Yet eating only organic food can still be challenging enough while at home. Vacations, business trips or simple errands make it almost impossible
Pasta Profits
Posted - November 1, 2008
Alb-Gold : Inspiring noodles
By John Coghlan
Chocolate for a Good Cause
Posted - November 1, 2008
Pacari Chocolate Goes Beyond Sweet Actions
By Lucia Lorente - as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
In Ecuador, some rural areas do not have access to electricity. Communities use a huge number of battery-operated flashlights, consuming 10-12 batteries per month at a total expense of around 5-8 USD
Danish Lead 2009
Posted - November 1, 2008
Denmark Country of the Year at BioFach 2009
By Adriana Michael - as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
Next year in February, Biofach, the most international and influential fair for organic trade celebrates its 20th anniversary. Denmark has been selected
Examining Biofuels
Posted - November 1, 2008
Behind the Curtain of the Biofuel World
O.W.N. News Network - as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
For years now, governments and investors have treated biofuels as
Amish and Organic
Posted - November 1, 2008
Amish Naturals: Sharing the grain
By Adrian Larose - as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
Many would agree most people do not connect with nature these days. We
Australian Organic Skincare
Posted - November 1, 2008
