Consumers Finally Get Help with New Seal and Standard from the Natural Products Association
[2008/05/02] [Natural Products Association]
To end the confusion of which natural personal care products truly qualify as “natural” and to help consumers, the Natural Products Association announced today a new certification program that defines the term “natural” and includes an easily-identified seal. Shoppers can expect the seal to begin appearing on certified personal care products in the coming months.
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Diverse agenda announced for The Organic Summit
[2008/04/24] [The Organic Summit]
The 2008 Organic Summit today announced its slate of speakers for its summer conference to be held in Boulder. The opening keynote speaker will be Daria Myers, global president of Origins Natural Resources. Closing the conference will be Seth Goldman, president and TeaEO of Honest Tea, and Michael Ohmstede, senior vice president of business development venturing and emerging brands at Coca-Cola North America.
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SunOpta Completes Acquisition of Tradin Organic Agriculture of Amsterdam
[2008/04/03] [SunOpta Inc.]
SunOpta Inc. has announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the outstanding shares of The Organic Corporation B.V., operating as Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V.
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Organic leaders address transparency and innovation
[2008/04/02] [The Organic Summit]
Today’s most significant organic industry topics will be discussed June 25-27, 2008, in Boulder, Colo., at The Organic Summit, a leader-level working forum for all stakeholders in the organic industry.
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Nutrition Business Journal Web Seminar to Review U.S. Organic Market
[2008/03/30] [Nutrition Business Journal]
New Hope Natural Media’s Nutrition Business Journal® (NBJ) has announced its annual U.S. Organic Market Overview Web Seminar, to take place on April 24, 2008, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
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Blue Marble Brands Introduced at Natural Foods Expo West
[2008/03/22] [Blue Marble Brands]
Blue Marble Brands, a new organization focused on building industry leading brands in the organic, natural, and specialty markets, and led by a team of brand builders with deep roots in the organic and natural products industry, was launched at Expo West.
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Albert’s Donates to Organic Farming Research Foundation
[2008/03/20] [Albert’s organics]
Albert’s organics is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, has donated half the February profits from its Grateful Harvest® brand to the Organic Farming Research Foundation which for nearly two decades has been working to improve the viability of organic farming and the quality of organic produce.
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Organic Lifestyle Integration is on the Rise
[2008/03/07] [Natural Marketing Institute (NMI)]
Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) has reported that its recent Health & Wellness Trends Database(TM) survey revealed that consumer integration of organic into their lifestyles is growing. New data reveals that total organic household penetration across six product categories is up from 57% in 2006 to 59%, but some categories are experiencing significant penetration growth while others are flat.
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Launch of OASIS - The First U.S. Organic standard for the beauty and personal care industry
[2008/03/06] [OASIS]
OASIS, Organic And Sustainable Industry Standards, has been formed by a group of trade professionals representing the beauty and personal care industry supply chain. At launch time, OASIS will require 85% certified organic content - which will likely increase as “green chemistry” continues to evolve.
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The Hain Celestial Group Announces the Acquisition of MaraNatha(R) and SunSpire(R) Brands
[2008/03/06] [The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.]
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the MaraNatha(R) and SunSpire(R) brands and their nut butter manufacturing facility in Ashland, Oregon from American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
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Introduction of Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards to Shake-Up Industry
[2008/03/06] [Organic Monitor]
A shake-up of the natural cosmetics industry is expected to begin this year as a number of natural & organic standards are introduced.
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Surya Brasil Introduces Organic Hand Sanitizer at Natural Products Expo West
[2008/03/06] [Surya Nature, Inc.]
Surya Nature, Inc. has announced the introduction of their new organic Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer at Natural Products Expo West 2008 at booth #3704 as well as placement at booth #2213 in the Organic Brazil Project..
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Whole Foods Market Chandler, AZ, Store to Host Organic Food and Wine Pairing and Educational Program
[2008/02/13] [The Organic Center]
Phoenix-area Whole Foods Market will feature a gourmet organic food and wine pairing and presentation and Q&A on Friday, Feb. 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
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The Organic Center’s 5th Annual VIP Dinner at Expo West to Help Fund Critical New Scientific Research Behind the Health and Environmental Benefits of Organic
[2008/01/24] [The Organic Center]
Andrew Weil, M.D., world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and best-selling author, will welcome organic industry leaders at The Organic Center’s 5th Annual VIP Dinner on March 14 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
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Matt McLean, “Uncle Matt”, Receives Culinary Cup Award from the Orlando Sentinel
[2008/01/24] [Uncle Matt’s Organic, Inc.]
Uncle Matt’s Organic has announced that CEO and Founder Matt McLean is the recipient of the Orlando Sentinel’s “Culinary Cup”, an inaugural Culinary Hall of Fame award recognizing those who have made significant contributions to how Central Florida eats, drinks and dines.
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Organic Center Report Available on Risks of Cloned Animals in Commercial Food Production
[2008/01/18] [The Organic Center]
Consumers concerned about meat and milk products produced from cloned cows have the option to choose organic products, as cloned animals are not permitted in certified organic foods.
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New Draft Standard for Organic Personal Care Products Now Available for Public Review
[2008/01/17] [NSF International]
NSF International has announced that NSF Draft Standard 305: Organic Personal Care Products is available for public comment until March 3, 2008. This draft standard will be the first U.S. national standard to define organic labeling and marketing requirements for organic personal care products.
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Jarrow Formulas’, Inc. Introduces Daily 5(TM) Packets Organic Mix of Fruits, Vegetables and Greens
[2008/01/08] [Jarrow Formulas]
Jarrow Formulas has introduced Daily 5(TM) Packets, a USDA certified organic mix of high quality fruits, vegetables and greens in 20 convenient 6 gram packets.
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The Organic Center Announces New Fundraising Program Featuring Jerry Garcia Artwork
[2007/12/05] [The Organic Center]
A new fundraising initiative to benefit the scientific research mission of The Organic Center features a series of prints from Jerry Garcia original artwork. The series, “In the Garden,” is made possible through the generosity of filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia.
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UK Personal Care Consumers Going Natural to Avoid Synthetic Chemicals
[2007/11/09] [Organic Monitor]
High growth in the UK natural personal care products market is primarily driven by consumers’ concerns about synthetic chemicals in cosmetics & toiletries. A new study by Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) finds that 89% of buyers of natural personal care products stated avoiding synthetic chemicals was important or very important to them. Just 4% stated it was not important.
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