Organic Food Industry - Business ExchangeMost Active Articles2010-03-22T00:47:57.108-04:00Business ExchangeBusiness_Exchange@businessweek.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:organic-food-industryYo-Lynn Hagoodyhagood087Solar Powered Farming Can Improve Food Security | CleanTechies Blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17174637013442002059-83f05ecad45c37752ac7453cfb6551b02010-02-26T20:02:08.842-05:00Since diving into the deep end when it comes to energy issues, almost every day sees new concepts, approaches, and technologies — fascinating, exciting, even hope-inspiring at times. And, to top it all off, so many of these are truly Energy COOL as...Since diving into the deep end when it comes to energy issues, almost every day sees new concepts, approaches, and technologies — fascinating, exciting, even hope-inspiring at times. And, to top it all off, so many of these are truly Energy COOL as...blog.cleantechies.comhttp://blog.cleantechies.com/2010/02/25/solar-farming-food-security/Ceylan Thomsonconey672151500Selling $8 Soap in an Era of Frugalityurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1471634630212281246-b26f36454108727aa3b8558d535f844e2010-02-16T15:25:40.058-05:00In just a few short years, Joshua Onysko went from a vagabond hawking homemade soap from the trunk of his car in Jackson Hole, Wyo., to a hotshot executive whose premium-price skin-care products could be found in Whole Foods markets from coast to coast. Sales at Onysko’s Pangea Organics soared to $5.8 million in 2008 from $250,000 in 2005, largely because of clever packaging—seed-infused material that could be planted to grow basil or amaranth rather than dumped in a landfill.In just a few short years, Joshua Onysko went from a vagabond hawking homemade soap from the trunk of his car in Jackson Hole, Wyo., to a hotshot executive whose premium-price skin-care products could be found in Whole Foods markets from coast to coast. Sales at Onysko’s Pangea Organics soared to $5.8 million in 2008 from $250,000 in 2005, largely because of clever packaging—seed-infused material that could be planted to grow basil or amaranth rather than dumped in a landfill.bit.lyhttp://bit.ly/bU2j1hMarissa Ferraomferrao922212100Farming the Concrete Jungle, Feeding a Green Economy | The Green Economy Post: Green Careers, Green Business, Sustainabilityurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:218837200447699746-95dc2460660192c4031d52c9091ff4ee2009-11-18T13:46:31.214-05:00Urban farming is spreading around the world and is becoming a vital part of the urban food supply, producing many important benefits besides food and helping to make cities more livable. Urban farming is spreading around the world and is becoming a vital part of the urban food supply, producing many important benefits besides food and helping to make cities more livable. greeneconomypost.comhttp://greeneconomypost.com/urban-farm-feeding-green-economy-6171.htmTracey de Morsellatdemorsella126444310Bokashicycle Announces First Successful Full-Scale Commercial Fermentation Process - Agriculture and Farming Newsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1561018626677848891-d3070ccfcef34e76ed6f1e70a092ff822009-11-04T13:14:30.080-05:00SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the U.S. alone, annually, more than 30 million tons of food waste is sent to landfills. Less than three percent of that waste is diverted from landfills, primarily through composting, producing...SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the U.S. alone, annually, more than 30 million tons of food waste is sent to landfills. Less than three percent of that waste is diverted from landfills, primarily through composting, producing...send2press.comhttp://send2press.com/newswire/2009-11-1104-002.shtmlChristopher Simmonscsimmons281201910Wine - Wine and Its Effect on the Environmenturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2351122673348678378-7ca4abc9f3ee806a56ae568502010f702009-10-13T20:12:06.306-04:00If you have friends or colleagues who aren't concerned about climate change, try hitting them with this: your booze will be affected. The Nature Conservancy hosted a panel on climate change and wine this week that illustrated the effect of changing...If you have friends or colleagues who aren't concerned about climate change, try hitting them with this: your booze will be affected. The Nature Conservancy hosted a panel on climate change and wine this week that illustrated the effect of changing...thedailygreen.comhttp://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/wine-climate-change-44032008Heather Williamshwilliams950393900Food Trends for 2009urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17602246220149666220-d1961f0eba30198596da8afb3f4679512009-04-22T11:32:07.462-04:00From recalled tomatoes to calorie counts on menus, food and health was a big part of the news in 2008, and it looks to again have a high profile in 2009. Here are five food-related topics and trends to watch for this year.From recalled tomatoes to calorie counts on menus, food and health was a big part of the news in 2008, and it looks to again have a high profile in 2009. Here are five food-related topics and trends to watch for this year.vancouversun.comhttp://www.vancouversun.com/business/fp/Food+trends+2009/1159437/story.htmlMichelle Lockettmlockett714494720How green is my wallet? Organic food growth slows urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10682898971308640134-8de68516de45a42f5d9c898feb73717a2009-01-29T15:01:26.705-05:00As recession drives consumers to cut costs, their commitment to organic food has been tested with sales growth slowing -- but so far, sales are not falling. How green are our wallets? As recession drives consumers to cut costs, their commitment to organic food has been tested with sales growth slowing -- but so far, sales are not falling. How green are our wallets? Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE50R01C20090128Susan Berfieldsberfield046605910One man's 3-year experiment in eating organic food - all the timeurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7170624726465721256-3451b9ad826994c1d211de78d733e8b22008-12-01T22:41:00.000-05:00organic eating into the routines of everyday living. His findings offer new insight into the challenges facing the organic food industry and those who want to patronize it. Organic farmers don't use conventional methods to fertilize the soil, controlorganic eating into the routines of everyday living. His findings offer new insight into the challenges facing the organic food industry and those who want to patronize it. Organic farmers don't use conventional methods to fertilize the soil, controlInternational Herald Tribunehttp://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1715722485&f=9791736931Swedish organic food sales grew more than 30 % in 2008urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3605292632448566498-7ec443554d5a961044719e47054fc9ed2009-10-15T12:46:50.164-04:00Fresh statistics from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show the turnover from organics foods in Sweden grew more than 30 % in 2008. Organic fish skyrocketed from 0.3 % to 3.0 % in a year.Fresh statistics from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show the turnover from organics foods in Sweden grew more than 30 % in 2008. Organic fish skyrocketed from 0.3 % to 3.0 % in a year.ekopolitan.comhttp://www.ekopolitan.com/culture/organic-food-swedish-organics-sales-grew-more-30-2008Mats Renvallmrenvall399212100Demeter Demystified | Organic Wine Journalurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12527955606188064562-b0760a55d4f7d56e0264c817ac77fcbc2009-10-13T20:18:14.465-04:00Jim Fullner of Demeter details what goes into biodynamic certification. What is Demeter? Where and when was it founded? Demeter dates back to 1928 in Europe. An experimental circle of farmers and scientists formed to implement Rudolf Steiner’s...Jim Fullner of Demeter details what goes into biodynamic certification. What is Demeter? Where and when was it founded? Demeter dates back to 1928 in Europe. An experimental circle of farmers and scientists formed to implement Rudolf Steiner’s...organicwinejournal.comhttp://www.organicwinejournal.com/index.php/2008/03/demeter-demystified/Heather Williamshwilliams950161600America's Healthiest Fast Food Restaurantsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5718219017512151427-723748819a35f7496b12ad1836a7d67e2009-02-24T06:08:00.000-05:00antibiotic- and hormone-free, a rarity in large chains. Jason's Deli - The chain is very dedicated to organic food - one-fifth of all its ingredients are organic, 'from blue-corn tortilla chips and whole-wheat wraps to field greens and spinach.' Au Bonantibiotic- and hormone-free, a rarity in large chains. Jason's Deli - The chain is very dedicated to organic food - one-fifth of all its ingredients are organic, 'from blue-corn tortilla chips and whole-wheat wraps to field greens and spinach.' Au BonUS Newshttp://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1837466316&f=9791353311Stonyfield Yogurt's Bumpy Start Up Story | Newsweek Smart Businessurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2951339572291168630-71017837a96c8c8fb5be4a7471b7a2132009-09-17T09:49:48.184-04:00Stonyfield Yogurt nearly collapsed in 1986, after rapid expansion left it spread thin and strapped for cash. CEO Gary Hirshberg explains how he reorganized the company, righted its finances and secured big paydays for his investors -- all without undermining Stonyfield's organic ethosStonyfield Yogurt nearly collapsed in 1986, after rapid expansion left it spread thin and strapped for cash. CEO Gary Hirshberg explains how he reorganized the company, righted its finances and secured big paydays for his investors -- all without undermining Stonyfield's organic ethosnewsweek.comhttp://www.newsweek.com/id/215375Leslie MacCallumlmaccallum946131210Is biodynamic the new organic? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9317556310709921820-be39e080eaf67b14873a0a7395a30f472009-10-13T20:02:10.261-04:00Biodynamics embraces a holistic view of nature: it is by definition organic but it also involves biodiversity and – strangest of all – astronomy. Food is grown, harvested and sometimes even consumed in accordance with lunar cycles.
Biodynamism is not new: its principles were first outlined by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, in a series of lectures in 1924. Devotees of this "uber-organic" regime argue that the best days for harvesting, planting and sowing are in accordance with whether the moon is in the ascendant (when a plant's sap rises) or descendant (when the vitality is in the roots). Biodynamics embraces a holistic view of nature: it is by definition organic but it also involves biodiversity and – strangest of all – astronomy. Food is grown, harvested and sometimes even consumed in accordance with lunar cycles.
Biodynamism is not new: its principles were first outlined by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, in a series of lectures in 1924. Devotees of this "uber-organic" regime argue that the best days for harvesting, planting and sowing are in accordance with whether the moon is in the ascendant (when a plant's sap rises) or descendant (when the vitality is in the roots). Telegraphhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/6230162/Is-biodynamic-the-new-organic.htmlHeather Williamshwilliams950121200Organic food wholesaler is showing other businesses how to prosper - Halifax Todayurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15011146467830073398-7ecd48d380be551c4df47c0bfe7540102008-10-24T17:45:15.386-04:00Organic food wholesaler Suma is one of 100 UK small businesses picked to give online advice to help other firms thrive. The Elland distributor of organic products, has been enlisted to share its success and give advice in a service launched by Royal...Organic food wholesaler Suma is one of 100 UK small businesses picked to give online advice to help other firms thrive. The Elland distributor of organic products, has been enlisted to share its success and give advice in a service launched by Royal...halifaxcourier.co.ukhttp://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local-business/Organic-food-wholesaler-is-showing.4625702.jpYo-Lynn Hagoodyhagood087282620The Argument Against Organic Foodurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13022627478064453062-7b69c1c35318bdc1d884bd077e8650bb2009-02-24T14:37:00.000-05:00...and, in some places, flawed) argument against organic foods. You ought to read the story yourself, but the case it makes against organic foods......and, in some places, flawed) argument against organic foods. You ought to read the story yourself, but the case it makes against organic foods...Epicurious.com: Editor's Bloghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/epicurious/epiblog/~3/iJk3OaVhodo/the-argument-ag.html434300Whole Foods Sheds Pricey Image to Survive Recessionurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15198800069207129840-aeb95b88ef73c8b628188b5a52f14e3a2009-08-11T19:20:41.550-04:00Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed.Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/07/AR2009080703892.html?nav=rss_businessYo-Lynn Hagoodyhagood0878710Chilean wine takes organic routeurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14079699653791567189-aaa777847126f8f62d8d18bc5157d2b12009-10-13T20:08:42.530-04:00Chilean wine takes organic route Friday, October 9th, 2009 | 3:10 pm Canwest News Service VANCOUVER – When you meet Antonio Bravo it is not hard to understand why his wine has that special something you can’t put your finger on. The 39- year old...Chilean wine takes organic route Friday, October 9th, 2009 | 3:10 pm Canwest News Service VANCOUVER – When you meet Antonio Bravo it is not hard to understand why his wine has that special something you can’t put your finger on. The 39- year old...kelowna.comhttp://www.kelowna.com/2009/10/09/chilean-wine-takes-organic-route/Heather Williamshwilliams9506600Bertie Eden's aims to produce the world's most environmentally friendly wine but will it taste better for it? - Features, Food & Drinkurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16471544442114405284-1e80777269eb341437b38e1b1938d7ed2009-10-13T20:03:26.918-04:00High on a hillside in southern France, the ground has been cleared for a strange and remarkable building. It will resemble an ancient earthwork, as if the landscape of the Languedoc has somehow acquired a new but very old bump. The construction...High on a hillside in southern France, the ground has been cleared for a strange and remarkable building. It will resemble an ancient earthwork, as if the landscape of the Languedoc has somehow acquired a new but very old bump. The construction...independent.co.ukhttp://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/bertie-edens-aims-to-produce-the-worlds-most-environmentally-friendly-wine-but-will-it-taste-better-for-it-1792558.htmlHeather Williamshwilliams9506600Conservation Science at The Nature Conservancy - Climate Change, Winegrowing and Mediterranean Habitatsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10112679506218954210-71ab851c10e93bcd85a1fd795f1c0fe92009-10-13T20:20:40.597-04:00Join the Conservancy’s online community and you can explore new places, receive emails you want and build your own personalized nature page! "The United States is likely to see an overall contraction in winegrowing area, as it’s just going to be too...Join the Conservancy’s online community and you can explore new places, receive emails you want and build your own personalized nature page! "The United States is likely to see an overall contraction in winegrowing area, as it’s just going to be too...nature.orghttp://www.nature.org/tncscience/misc/art25819.htmlHeather Williamshwilliams9505500Palin wine caught up in US election - decanter.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12381195603355956050-280579f9a24fda32a21eec81e475f3972009-10-13T20:19:42.769-04:00Palin wine caught up in US election September 25, 2008 Tim Teichgraeber, and Oliver Styles Palin Syrah, a small organic wine from Chile, has found itself embroiled in the turmoil surrounding the Republican campaign in the US presidential race.Palin wine caught up in US election September 25, 2008 Tim Teichgraeber, and Oliver Styles Palin Syrah, a small organic wine from Chile, has found itself embroiled in the turmoil surrounding the Republican campaign in the US presidential race.decanter.comhttp://www.decanter.com/news/268529.html?aff=rssHeather Williamshwilliams9505500Tesco: 'Wal-Mart's Worst Nightmare'urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5528813064556166155-30a2a7b948ae28208981ffbc2f0e819a2008-12-29T20:35:33.416-05:00British retailer Tesco entered the U.S. market only last year but already it has managed to put Wal-Mart, the world's No. 1 retailer, on the defensive. British retailer Tesco entered the U.S. market only last year but already it has managed to put Wal-Mart, the world's No. 1 retailer, on the defensive. BusinessWeekhttp://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/dec2008/gb20081229_497909.htmShirley Bradysbrady224191801Sugarless Organic Wine Blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1057935228512639246-1cc42ffbbd8fbea3eabaec2407b602b92009-10-13T19:54:02.907-04:00Vinos De La Cruz is the oldest winery in Uruguay, and an ancient eighteenth century winery. The only one of it’s kind. Situated 100 kilometres from Montivedeo, Florida. It is a family company of about 60 hectares of vineyards. It is the only winery in the world that is the producer of sugarless organic wines that are certified suitable for people with diabetes.
Following the boom of the US environmental move in the 1990’s, half of the vineyard became organic using only natural methods without chemical fertilizers or the synthesis process.Vinos De La Cruz is the oldest winery in Uruguay, and an ancient eighteenth century winery. The only one of it’s kind. Situated 100 kilometres from Montivedeo, Florida. It is a family company of about 60 hectares of vineyards. It is the only winery in the world that is the producer of sugarless organic wines that are certified suitable for people with diabetes.
Following the boom of the US environmental move in the 1990’s, half of the vineyard became organic using only natural methods without chemical fertilizers or the synthesis process.sugarlessorganicwine.com.auhttp://www.sugarlessorganicwine.com.au/organic-wine-blog.htmlHeather Williamshwilliams9505500Going green can be costlyurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1360368014689746508-67532abc4d2dc08e1ef14d0cc7e9143f2009-04-22T11:31:05.507-04:00Organic food and other environmentally sensitive products may be healthy for you and the planet, but their higher prices frequently take a healthy bite out of the family budget. Organic food and other environmentally sensitive products may be healthy for you and the planet, but their higher prices frequently take a healthy bite out of the family budget. detnews.comhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20090422/BIZ/904220351/1001Michelle Lockettmlockett714121200Obamas Prepare to Plant White House Vegetable Gardenurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1461943917208765759-af875ad6b8cd7ce4f45ff907392d16472009-03-19T19:08:43.752-04:00WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but...WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but...New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/dining/19garden-web.html?_r=1&hpSilvio Galeasgalea41911911Eating Healthy Doesn't Have To Be Boring For Kidsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6800780245282587989-dd2fd6000db65e611631b3a2864860d02009-08-11T19:18:42.008-04:00Reported by Central Florida On Demand's Seshmi Robertson It's time to get back to the books, but before you send your kids off to class for another year, it's important to have their stomachs happy and healthy. Central Florida on Demand's Seshmi...Reported by Central Florida On Demand's Seshmi Robertson It's time to get back to the books, but before you send your kids off to class for another year, it's important to have their stomachs happy and healthy. Central Florida on Demand's Seshmi...cfnews13.comhttp://www.cfnews13.com/Health/YourHealth/2009/8/11/eating_healthy_doesn39t_have_to_be_boring_for_kids.htmlYo-Lynn Hagoodyhagood0873210