29 July 2009
Responding to today’s review on organic food commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Peter Melchett, Policy Director at the Soil Association commented:
“We are disappointed in the conclusions the researchers have reached. The review rejected almost all of the existing studies of comparisons between organic and non-organic nutritional differences. This was because these [...]
From the monthly archives:
July 2009
From www.FoodNavigator.com
By Lorraine Heller, 28-Jul-2009
“A review of all new food and beverage product launches in Europe over the past year has revealed an increased focus on three top-of-the-mind consumer issues: The quest for all things natural, the need for speed, and the avoidance of allergens.
Data provided to FoodNavigator.com by market researcher Mintel indicates that these three priorities [...]
This new Press Release from Tesco dated July 15 contains some very good news:
“UK demand for organic produce is starting to rise again giving growers hope that the recession hit market may be on the way to recovery.
After the credit crunch hit last year organic purchases were among the first food items to be ditched [...]
From The Guardian Letters www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/08/fairtrade-products-organic-food (8 July, p.29)
No, no, no. I cannot stand seeing any more of these pieces of “research” showing that people are switching away from organic, Fairtrade et al, to the cheap luxuries of Lidl (Shoppers are turning away from ethical food, says poll, 6 July). We are not being given the opportunity to [...]
Two social events on consecutive evenings this week, both thoroughly organic and both highlighting some real achievements. Monday night saw Rachel’s Dairy celebrating their 25th birthday with a reception on their stand at the Hampton Court Flower Festival, of which they are the principal sponsor ( www.rhs.org.uk/Hamptoncourt ). The day saw a wide variety of [...]