Market indicators show strong demand for quinoa
Posted - July 1, 2011
Market indicators show strong demand for quinoa
By Sofia Garcia
With the rise of obesity and other chronic disease, where processed foods, pesticides and artificial fertilizers play a role, consumers are favouring simple ingredients, natural products and nutritious and tasty whole foods. In this scenario, the gluten free trend shows no signs of slowing down. On the contrary, the trend is expanding as gluten free products are increasing popularity when there is sensitivity to other common food allergens such as soy, dairy and corn. Quinoa is a gluten free grain that does not belong to the leafy grain grass family like wheat, corn, barley, oats and other cereals. Quinoa is a complete and versatile food that perfectly suits the desire for a gluten-free cereal, a great meat alternative for those following a vegetarian diet, and an ingredient that adapts to different cuisines.
The Non-GMO movement is also prevalent. Quinoa has not been subject to GMO production like corn and soy. As demand grows expect to see an increasing number of products labelled GMO free, an opportunity for quinoa based lines. The NON GMO Project has been instrumental in spreading awareness about the dangers of genetically modified ingredients and has provided the natural products industry with a valuable resource in its certification program.
Third Party Certification is also on the rise and vital for the continued growth and success of gluten free, allergen free and GMO free products, particularly because of the problems cross contamination may cause for consumers and manufacturers.
Consumers demand transparency in the food they eat. Brands and products that offer substantiated information pertaining to their quality and sourcing of ingredients are resonating with today
UHTCO enters food retail with Peruvian Harvest
Posted - July 1, 2011
UHTCO enters food retail with Peruvian Harvest
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Machu Picchu opens new cacao plant
Posted - October 15, 2010
Machu Picchu opens new cacao plant
By Clara Paz
In view of growing demand for organic cacao beans and derivates, Peruvian leading cacao processor Machu Pichu Trading inaugurated a new plant last month to process only organic, fair trade, kosher parve and free allergen cacao ingredients and chocolate. It is located in the city of Pisco.
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Euro-Nat: Partnering Bolivian quinoa for 20 years
Posted - February 11, 2010
Euro-Nat: Partnering Bolivian quinoa for 20 years
By Angela Mallaroni
In 1988, entrepreneur Didier Perreol, discovered quinoa at a casual encounter during an exhibition in Geneva. He was looking for a unique cereal product to stand out from his 75 product line his firm Euro-Nat had recently introduced to natural health food stores in France.
Impressed with the grain, Mr Perreol went to Bolivia to meet with ANAPQUI, the only cooperative of small quinoa producers in the country at the time. With his first 500 kg order of Royal Quinoa, Mr Perreol went back home with the commitment to introduce quinoa to France. The emblematic company brand Primeal was born, and an intensive communications campaign followed.
Primeal Royal Quinoa was a success. It was versatile, easy to prepare and mix in many recipes and inspired Mr. Perreol and others to publish quinoa cookbooks. For the next ten years Euro-Nat imported quinoa from the producers in Bolivia and the Primeal brand entered every natural health food store in France. In 2001, Euro-Nat started distribution of quinoa products to major supermarket chains under private label.
To develop a stable project with constant delivery and traceability of the best quinoa available, Mr Perreol made a further commitment: to set up shop in Bolivia itself. In 1997, he founded Jatariy, (
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Germany still leads the pack
Posted - January 30, 2010
Germany still leads the pack
Based on a report produced by Dr. Klaus-Juergen Holstein, Ein Herz fuer BIO magazine
Germany still represents the biggest organic market in Europe, with potential for growth, followed by France and Great Britain. Organic sales account for 6.5% of the total food sales in Germany, 3.4% in France and 2.2% in Great Britain.
Compared to the other two countries, the German food market is generally low-priced, including organic food. The German organic sales concentrate mainly on fruit and vegetables, supplements and wellness food from rice cakes to vegetarian spread, and on dairy products.
Regarding channels of distribution, at the end of the 1990s small specialist shops dominated with over 40% of organic sales. Today, the 2000 specialist shops account for only 23% of total sales. Supermarket chains with around 40,000 outlets account for 35 %, and 19% of sales go through discount-markets, which with 10,000 retail shops account to 40% of total food sales.
Specialist shops do not have a well developed structure yet.There are only two large chains , Alnatura and Denn
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Irupana: building a sustainable model of social enterprise
Posted - January 25, 2010
Irupana: building a sustainable model of social enterprise
By Adriana Michael
With a jeep, 4,000 USD and two ideas, entrepreneur Javier Hurtado Mercado founded Irupana Andean Organic Food S.A. in 1985. First, he wanted to market natural and organic certified products from small indigenous producers in Bolivia. Second, he wanted to make available ancient forgotten nutritious foods. After working for several years with NGOs, Javier and his wife Marta Cordero realized that the only way to help peasant farmers was to set up a distribution business to bring products directly to the buyers.
Until 2004, the firm supplied mainly the domestic market with over 120 natural foods and a distribution network of 400 outlets. Opening a franchise followed, currently with 18 natural food shops that offer coffee, a variety of Andean cereals and baked goods, pasta and honey.
A tender bid from the government (2000-2004) allowed Irupana to offer a nutritious breakfast with quinoa to feed over 60,000 students from public schools. Instead of refined imported wheat for cheap bread, the children discovered a delicious and nutritious local staple.
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Coming Up: Sial Montreal
Posted - March 30, 2009
Coming Up!
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Predictions for 2009
Posted - March 30, 2009
Organic Monitor Shares 2009 Predictions
Presented by Amarjit Sahota, Organic Monitor
With the slowdown in the global economy, uncertainty for ethical & sustainable industries built up during 2008.
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Brazil Third in Organic Farms
Posted - March 30, 2009
Brazil Ranks Third in Number of Organic Farms
OrganicsBrasil Reported Successful Participation at Biofach
By Sofia Garcia, O.W.N.
Brazil, a country known for the cultivation of both exotic and staple food ingredients, currently ranks third in terms of number of organic farms, according to a recent survey by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
This vast Latin American country, which concentrates most of the Amazon rainforest, has been leading the world in production or export volume of coffee, soy beans, cane sugar, orange juice and beef. Now it also offers a wide range of organic certified products for export. Thirty one exhibitors with quality ingredients such as cashews, acai berries, cacao, coffee, and processed foods, supplements, essential oils, cosmetics and even apparel made of organic certified cotton were on display at the OrganicsBrasil Pavilion at Biofach in Nuremberg, Germany this past February 19-22. Exotic Umbu fruit jam and Baru nuts, where two new product introductions at the fair.
OrganicsBrasil also had a stand for the first time at Vivaness (Biofach
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An Organic Valentine
Posted - February 9, 2009
Choose Organic This Valentine’s Day
Give your business partners, clients, secretaries and loved ones a sweet organic treat this Valentine
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In view of growing demand for organic cacao beans and derivates, Peruvian leading cacao processor Machu Pichu Trading inaugurated a new plant last month to process only organic, fair trade, kosher parve and free allergen cacao ingredients and chocolate. It is located in the city of Pisco.Impressed with the grain, Mr Perreol went to Bolivia to meet with ANAPQUI, the only cooperative of small quinoa producers in the country at the time. With his first 500 kg order of Royal Quinoa, Mr Perreol went back home with the commitment to introduce quinoa to France. The emblematic company brand Primeal was born, and an intensive communications campaign followed.Specialist shops do not have a well developed structure yet.There are only two large chains , Alnatura and DennUntil 2004, the firm supplied mainly the domestic market with over 120 natural foods and a distribution network of 400 outlets. Opening a franchise followed, currently with 18 natural food shops that offer coffee, a variety of Andean cereals and baked goods, pasta and honey.Predictions for 2009
Posted - March 30, 2009
Organic Monitor Shares 2009 Predictions
Presented by Amarjit Sahota, Organic Monitor
With the slowdown in the global economy, uncertainty for ethical & sustainable industries built up during 2008.
Brazil Third in Organic Farms
Posted - March 30, 2009
Brazil Ranks Third in Number of Organic Farms
OrganicsBrasil Reported Successful Participation at Biofach
By Sofia Garcia, O.W.N.
Brazil, a country known for the cultivation of both exotic and staple food ingredients, currently ranks third in terms of number of organic farms, according to a recent survey by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
This vast Latin American country, which concentrates most of the Amazon rainforest, has been leading the world in production or export volume of coffee, soy beans, cane sugar, orange juice and beef. Now it also offers a wide range of organic certified products for export. Thirty one exhibitors with quality ingredients such as cashews, acai berries, cacao, coffee, and processed foods, supplements, essential oils, cosmetics and even apparel made of organic certified cotton were on display at the OrganicsBrasil Pavilion at Biofach in Nuremberg, Germany this past February 19-22. Exotic Umbu fruit jam and Baru nuts, where two new product introductions at the fair.
OrganicsBrasil also had a stand for the first time at Vivaness (Biofach
An Organic Valentine
Posted - February 9, 2009
Choose Organic This Valentine’s Day
Give your business partners, clients, secretaries and loved ones a sweet organic treat this Valentine
