New Organic Logo Will Provide More Opportunities for Organics Producers
[2009/06/24] [Canadian Food Inspection Agency ]
The Government of Canada has revealed the new organic logo that will give organics producers access to more markets and make sure Canadian families can find more certified organic food products in their grocery stores.
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Standard Process Begins Construction of Agricultural Building
[2009/06/16] [Standard Process Inc. ]
Standard Process Inc., has broken ground for a 10,000+ square-foot agricultural building on the company's organically certified farm, at its headquarters in Palmyra, Wisconsin. The building will be used for company-hosted educational seminars and tours.
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New Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Families Buy Organic Products
[2009/06/16] [Organic Trade Association ]
Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of U.S. families buy organic products at least occasionally, chiefly for health reasons according to a new study to be unveiled this week.
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Beaverton Foods Takes its Mustards to Organic Category
[2009/06/11] [Beaverton Foods]
Beaverton Foods, Inc. has entered the organic category with its popular Inglehoffer Stone Ground Mustard and Honey Mustard flavors.
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USDA Deputy Secretary Pledges Full Organic Integration Across Department
[2009/06/05] [The Organic Summit]
In a message to attendees of the third annual Organic Summit, Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan pledged that organic will be integrated across all agencies at USDA.
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CCOF Awards Organic Certification to NHK Laboratories, Inc.
[2009/06/04] [NHK Laboratories, Inc.]
NHK Laboratories, Inc., has been awarded organic certification by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). CCOF is a premier organic certification and trade organization.
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Clarifications to Reg Needed to Make NOP Work for Personal Care Products, AHPA Says
[2009/05/16] [American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)]
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) suggests in comments submitted May 7 that a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) committee consider adding several key points to a proposed recommendation that the National Organic Program (NOP) be amended to explicitly include cosmetics.
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Organic Trade Association Welcomes USDA Announcement for $50 Million in Funding for Organic Food Production
[2009/05/06] [Organic Trade Association]
The Organic Trade Association has announced they welcome news that the USDA is offering $50 million in new funding to encourage greater production of organic food in the United States.
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Organic Trade Association Releases Its 2009 Organic Industry Survey
[2009/05/04] [Organic Trade Association]
The Organic Trade Association has announced the release of their 2009 Organic Industry Survey.
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Navitas Naturals Launches Organic Green Stevia
[2009/04/22] [Navitas Naturals ]
Navitas Naturals has announced the launch of their Organic Green Stevia.
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Buying Organic? Get the Best Bang for Your Buck
[2009/04/13] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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Navitas Naturals Announces the First Certified Organic Chia Seed
[2009/04/03] [Navitas Naturals ]
Navitas Naturals has announced their certified organic chia seed to North America. Navitas Naturals Organic Chia Seed is offered in re-sealable 8 oz and 16 oz pouches, as well as bulk quantities for sale to manufacturers.
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Sustainable Foods Summit Unveiled
[2009/03/30] [Organic Monitor]
The first-ever conference dedicated to eco-labelling and sustainability has been unveiled by Organic Monitor, to be held in Amsterdam, June 25-27.
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Scientists Agree That Organic Farming Delivers Healthier, Richer Soil and Nutritionally Enhanced Food
[2009/02/27] [The Organic Center]
The Organic Center has announced that six encouraging conclusions on the impacts of organic farming on soil quality and the nutritional content of food were reached by a panel of scientists participating in a February 13, 2009, symposium at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Diana Naturals Launches Organic Phytonutriance® Extracts
[2009/02/27] [Diana Naturals]
Diana Naturals has announced the launch of a line of certified organic fruit and vegetable extracts under the Phytonutriance® brand name.
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Surya Brasil Previews Organic Make Up Line at Natural Products Expo West 2009
[2009/02/25] [Surya Brasil ]
Surya Nature will be previewing their Amazonia Preciosa line of organic make up at this year's trade event. The show will be held from March 6 – 8, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center featuring Surya Brasil at booth #3704.
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Uncle Matt's Organic Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary of Organic Excellence at Natural Products Expo West 2009
[2009/02/24] [Uncle Matt's Organic , Inc.]
Uncle Matt's Organic has announced their 10 year celebration at booth #2134 during Natural Products Expo West, March 6 – 8th, 2009, in the Anaheim Convention Center.
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NSF's New "Made with Organic" Ingredients Standard for Personal Care Products Adopted as American National Standard
[2009/02/19] [NSF International]
NSF International has announced that NSF/ANSI 305: Made with Organic Personal Care Products was adopted as an American National Standard, which is the first American National Standard that allows labeling and marketing requirements for made with organic personal care products.
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QAI to Certify to First U.S. National Standard for Personal Care Products "Made with Organic" Ingredients
[2009/02/19] [Quality Assurance International (QAI)]
Quality Assurance International (QAI) can now certify to a new American National Standard for personal care products made with organic ingredients.
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Organic Trade Association Applauds New Canadian Organic Regulations
[2009/02/17] [Organic Trade Association]
The Organic Trade Association in Canada has announced it is pleased to see the significantly amended Organic Products Regulations published in the Canada Gazette.
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