Fall 2011
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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Challenging issues at Amsterdam food summit
Mon, 31/10/11 - 16:00
By Peter Sofroniou
Food eco labels, including organic, fairtrade and resource indicators look set to proliferate in the future. Throw in carbon and water footprint measurements – not always with clear and consistent definitions – and you have a difficult and challenging mix of i
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Quinoa: Organic certification not enough
Thu, 27/10/11 - 15:01
By Adriana Michael
The boom for quinoa continues. Beyond the natural health food stores, the rich golden grain is also finding a prominent presence at conventional supermarkets and trendy restaurants around the globe. Originally a South American staple grown in peasant farmer fields in the
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Recession or Not, Green Still the Way to Go
Wed, 26/10/11 - 01:13
By Adriana Michael
Unemployment rates have been on the rise around the world, and the financial crisis at its peak in strong countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. This uncertainty anticipated a gloomy economy and a tough business environment for 2009. The good news is tha
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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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Expoalimentaria, best of Peru and the region
Fri, 07/10/11 - 14:36
By Adriana Michael
Over 500 exhibitors will gather this coming Sep 28-30 in Lima Peru at Expoalimentaria, one of the most dynamic international showcases for the food industry in the region. A wide range of foods and ingredients, machinery, packaging and other equipment and services will be
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Ecuador brings organic products to Expoalimentaria
Thu, 06/10/11 - 09:40
By Clara Paz
The international and multisectorial character of Expoalimentaria offers an attractive showcase for companies from the region eager to connect with buyers from neighboring countries, and the large supermarket chains and importers invited from abroad. Aware of the value of
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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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