Latest Organic certification Stories
BEAVER FALLS, Pa., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nourish by Sensible Organics, Inc., a breakthrough organic beauty and personal care brand that is the first to offer an entire collection of 100% USDA certified organic bath and body products, announces today that actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be their national Brand Ambassador. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120514/NY03167-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120514/NY03167-b) Christine Taylor, who...
EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This Mother's Day, more than 50 million flowers and plants will be purchased as gifts for mothers, wives and daughters across the United States, and an increasing percentage of these will be certified as sustainably grown. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120406/MM83171LOGO-b) "In the years since we first began certifying sustainably grown flowers and plants under the Veriflora standard, consumers have become increasingly...
AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Haiti's Francis mango is back for a short six to eight weeks at Whole Foods Market. Starting now and for a limited time, shoppers will find this exclusive Fair Trade(TM) Certified fruit under the grocer's Whole Trade program, which drives meaningful dollars into the struggling Haitian economy. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...
LONDONDERRY, N.H., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stonyfield, the world's leading organic yogurt maker, has launched The Great Food Find, a fun and interactive online scavenger hunt that takes food lovers on a virtual journey to find organic and natural foods around the web, with multiple opportunities to win prizes and get to know more about their food as they go. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080505/STONYFIELDLOGO) (Photo:...
Thousands more jobs created than in conventional food WASHINGTON, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Producing U.S. foods organically creates thousands more jobs than if that food were produced using conventional agricultural methods, according to a new economic study released today here at the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) Policy Conference. The report, "2010 Impacts of the U.S. Organic Foods Industry on the U.S. Economy," which shows the organic food industry...
BOULDER, Colo., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mile High Organics, a leading organic produce and natural grocery delivery service, is the first online grocery retailer in the United States to receive USDA organic certification, the company announced today. The voluntary certification assures customers of their commitment to transparency and traceability, and to supporting organic farmers through the delivery of high-quality food. "We are motivated to lead the industry in...
NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arlon Group (Arlon), an investment firm focused on food and agriculture, announced that Arlon Food and Agriculture Partners LP, in partnership with management and Edward Billington & Son (Billington), has acquired Wholesome Sweeteners. Wholesome Sweeteners is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas and is the leading supplier of organic and Fair Trade certified sweeteners in North America. Nigel Willerton, CEO of Wholesome Sweeteners, will...
Heritage organic brand offers consumers simple steps for embracing more organic San Juan Bautista, Calif. (PRWEB) April 19, 2012 WHAT: Launching April 16th, just in time for Earth Day, Earthbound Farm’s Take an Organic Step Forward™ program offers consumers simple daily steps for incorporating more organic into their lives – with coupons, recipes, green living tips and interesting information. Participants will receive a daily email highlighting the day’s step and, over the course...
Fundraising has become necessary for the survival of many groups and organizations. To serve, educate and expand these opportunities, http://www.green-fundraising-projects.org (Dosha Fundraising) was created to provide more responsible, environmentally friendly and healthier alternatives to polluting and weight gaining products, traditionally used for fundraising, such as fast food coupons, cookie dough, candy or wrapping paper. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 31, 2012 Green products offered...
DAVIS, Calif., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- California agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic production may qualify for technical and financial assistance through a national organic initiative administered by <acronym>USDA</acronym>'s Natural Resources Conservation Service <acronym>(NRCS)</acronym>. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by March 30, for funding...
