Latest Sustainable food system Stories
Following an article published by the Philippine Information Agency regarding farming practices for eggplant, organic farmers market Colle Farmers Market urges eggplant farmers to go organic to increase revenue. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 On May 17, Colle Farmers Market, an organic farmers market, issues a response to an article published by the Philippine Information Agency, which details how organic farming could be beneficial to eggplant farmers. According to the article...
New ASMI website offers easy access to recipes, nutrition and sustainability info. Juneau, Alaska (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 The summer harvest season for wild Alaska salmon officially opens tomorrow, May 16, with a projected harvest of 179 million fish. Should the harvest reach this prediction, 2013 will mark the eighth largest Alaska salmon season on record and a 40% increase from last year’s catch of 127.1 million fish. The season kicks off with the arrival of king and sockeye in the...
Following an article published by Fresh Plaza regarding the increase in sales of organic farming products in the United Arab Emirates, Colle Farmers Market says pushing for more organic food could help the environment and improve health. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 On May 13, Colle Farmers Market responds to an article published by Fresh Plaza, which discusses the increase in sales of organic food in supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates. According to the article published by...
In response to an article published by The Local, which describes a study suggesting Germany imports more organic food than it grows, Colle Farmers Market urges the country to increase the amount of land designated for organic farming. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 On May 10, organic food advocate Colle Farmers Market issues a response to an article published by The Local with regard to Germany’s lagging organic farming initiative. According to the article published by The Local,...
New research from Charleston|Orwig indicates definitions of “local” vary by age, can include national brands. Hartland, WI (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 New research confirms that interest in locally sourced foods is taking hold among consumers who equate “local” with “fresh” and “healthier” and who want to support their local economy. Yet definitions of “local” vary widely by age group and were found to encompass national brands, according to a survey commissioned by food...
Organic Soap and Spa has a long history of serving the needs of cancer survivors, especially breast cancer victims. Today, they launched a new website which helps survivors find appropriate products. Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 Organic Soap and Spa has launched a new feature on their retail level website: store.organicsoapandspa.com which has a very unique use. It can help cancer victims decide which products are especially designed with their needs in mind. Here’s how it works:...
Organic Soap and Spa has completely revamped its baby care line with new offerings and even "greener" formulas. Lavender Baby Powder contains only two ingredients and is so organic, it's actually edible. Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 04, 2013 Baby skin care is an evolving area where organics are really gaining the attention and interest of parents concerned about their children's exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. "According to the FDA, chemicals are absorbed...
Following a video posted by BNQT Media Group outlining pro surfer Kelly Slater’s organic lifestyle change, Colle Farmers Market applauds Slater for advocating the importance of organic farming and organic food. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 On May 3, Colle Farmers Market responds to a video posted by BNQT Media Group, which details pro surfer Kelly Slater’s decision to go organic. According to the video posted by BNQT Media Group, 40-year-old Kelly Slater began questioning where...
Following an article published by the Daily Nebraskan regarding a professor’s plan to build an organic farm, Colle Farmers Market commends the professor and students for fighting to establish this organic farm and support the local vegetables market. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 On April 15, Colle Farmers Market, an advocate for promoting local vegetables, responds to an article published by the Daily Nebraskan, which discusses how a professor and his former students developed a...
Concern for the Environment on the Rise; Willingness to Pay More is Stagnant NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Does an uptick in the economy give people more reason to care about Mother Earth? That is what a March 2013 Harris Poll of 2,276 U.S. adults (ages 18+) interviewed online set to find out as Earth Day quickly approaches (full findings and data tables available here). Turns out that concern for the current state, and future, of the environment is on the rise in 2013...
