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U. K. Organic Food Needs To Be Cheaper

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Organic food in Britain is often too expensive in comparison with non-organic products and the price gap must narrow if the struggling sector is to return to strong growth, the Organic Trade Board said. Organic bread costs nearly a third more than non-organic, while the differential for Gala apples was 69 per cent. “More than
Opinion

“Organic” Really Means Accountability

The Co-operator has been generous in its coverage of organic events in recent months, first with the launch of the Manitoba Organic Alliance in March and more recently, the June 30 implementation
Opinion

What Does “Organic” Really Mean?

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The word “organic” has proved to be one of the most powerful words in today’s supermarket. But what, people always ask me, does it mean? For many, it means food coming from an idyllic, little local family farm where no pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used and where the little animals roam free and happy
Country Crossroads, Livestock

Organic Food No More Nutritious: Study

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A new study from Great Britain has revived the old controversy about whether organic food is better for you. The study by a team from the London School for Hygiene and Tropical Health found no major difference in the nutrient content of organically grown food compared to conventionally grown food. Any differences that do exist
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Canada And U. S. Agree On Organic Standards

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Canada can now export certified organic products to U. S. markets without getting American certification, now that both countries have agreed to accept each other’s national standards for organic food. The long-awaited equivalency agreement, announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) June 17, means organic farmers
Livestock

Horticulture Implements Food Safety Measures

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Fruit and vegetable growers have a new certified food safety program that the Canadian Horticultural Council hopes will lead to an increase in exports. CHC has offered an on-farm food safety program for several years and has decided to rename it CanadaGAP to highlight the certified feature for the production, storage and packing of fresh
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Know Your Organic Consumer

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“They would like to bring more organics into their lifestyle… but say they can’t really afford it.” – LINDA COX, CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER WITH THE HARTMAN GROUP Will consumers keep buying organic food, which typically costs more, even in tough economic times? It depends on which consumers you’re talking about, according to Linda Cox, client
Cereals, Livestock

Demand Down For Organic Wheat

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Demand for wheat tends to hold steady even in tough economic times, but not so for what’s organically grown. Demand for organic wheat, durum and barley has flattened since the economic downturn began, Canadian Wheat Board organic marketing manager Patty Rosher said here during an Organic Week seminar Feb. 19, hosted by the provincial Agriculture
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Organic Beats High Input, No Till

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“The organic systems were giving us higher net returns, and also more stable net returns, so a banker would really like that.” – BOB ZENTNER A 12-year study in semi-arid central Saskatchewan, comparing conventional, reduced-tillage and organic farming, found organic was the most profitable and made the most efficient use of non-renewable energy inputs. But
Cereals, News

Demand Strong For Organic Food

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“Sales increased because there was that consumer confidence. We’re hoping that same thing happens here in Canada.” – ORGANIC SPECIALIST JOHN HOLLINGER, MAFRI , ON HOW REGULATION IN THE U. S. SPARKED MORE DEMAND FOR ORGANIC FOOD Last year half of all Canadian and American households said they’d tried organic food. They’re those driving a

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