Spring 2012
Agave promises a durable, sustainable fibre
Mon, 27/02/12 - 19:37
By Adriana Michael
Blue Agave (Weber Tequilana) is not only known for its use in the production of the natural sweetener agave syrup and tequila, Mexico’s national alcoholic beverage. It is also a crop with potential for other economically and environmentally sustainable applications,
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Slovenia embraces Peruvian superfoods
Wed, 22/02/12 - 17:41
By Adriana Michael
A small country of just two million in the heart of Europe, where the Alps and the Mediterranean meet the Pannonian plains and the Karst caves, Slovenia is becoming an attractive country for organic foods and LOHAS lifestyles. The charming nation attracts business people
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MARAP finds nutrient-rich oasis
Sun, 19/02/12 - 16:00
By Adriana Michael
Imagine a wide, sunny and fertile oasis, 800 metres above sea level, at the foot of the impressive Himalayan mountain range, with a pristine air and water supply.
Now picture a ground full of rich soil, free of man-made chemicals, nurturing 65 types of nuts, fruits and ve
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Gold for ALB-GOLD
Fri, 17/02/12 - 11:00
By O.W.N News Network
Pasta is the signature of Italian cuisine and ALB- GOLD the symbol of flavour and taste that comes from sustainable quality. ALB –GOLD has been recognized as “Best Organic Brand in 2012” in a competition among top brands conducted by LEBENSMITTEL PRAXIS
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Organics in India: The time is right!
Wed, 15/02/12 - 09:48
By Adriana Michael
India’s agriculture is at the crossroads. Hundreds of farmers who had tried “chemical farming” are turning to multiple-crops and organic farming, not only because of the high cost involved in synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and the seeds supplied by th
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Natural sweeteners continue to rise
Mon, 13/02/12 - 14:20
By Warren Beaumont
Consumer demand for all-natural sweeteners keeps growing. The category is up 8 percent according to the SPINS scan. Agave, which is 1.4 times sweeter than sugar, has been a driving force in the overall growth of the sweetener industry. Agave-based sweeteners sold nearly $
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Quinoa processes evolve
Sat, 11/02/12 - 10:00
By Clara Paz
Quinoa's rising popularity has meant a better income for subsistence farmers who grow the grain in the Andean highlands. It also has brought new challenges for producers, processors and traders who are aware that unless environmentally sustainable, the boom will not last
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Trends to watch this year
Tue, 07/02/12 - 19:37
By Adriana Michael, Warren Beaumont
This past year was one of change. In 2011, the global population reached seven billion, food prices continued to climb and a gloomy economy clouded with social and political uncertainty prevailed. Natural disasters like the devastating tsunami in Japan shocked the world a
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Maqui Berry the queen of the South
Mon, 06/02/12 - 09:30
By Chelsea Kerrington
Hailed as the ultimate “superfruit,” the maqui berry (Aristotelia Chilensis) is quickly gaining popularity among the specialty food and organic sectors. Native to Chile and southern Argentina, this antioxidant-rich berry is relatively new to the scene, althoug
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What makes a high quality agave syrup
Thu, 02/02/12 - 09:00
By Adriana Michael
Demand for natural sweeteners to replace refined white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup is on the rise. Alternatives like agave syrup have taken front stage. There are more than 200 types of agave plants. Agave syrup and another sweetener called insulin are only made f
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