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News on the global organic market: 1. BioFach America 2011: Trade show almost booked up Back to the roots: BioFach America returns to Baltimore. The organic and natural products sector meets on the East Coast of America from 22–24 September. The trade show also receives a new name...

Welcome to BioFach India 2011 Exhibitors and visitors to BioFach India together with India Organic experience the Indian organic products market in all its facets. The premiere of the event one year ago brought together over 3,000 trade visitors. For the second time the Bombay...

India: ICCOA introduces Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture Source: ICCOA The International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture in India (ICCOA) is introducing a new Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture. The program is a vocational course of six months duration and...

Provide more authenticity and efficacy were the key messages from the fourth edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, which took place in New York City on 12 - 14 May 2011. The summit brought together over 180 executives from various sections of the beauty industry to discuss critical issues...

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24 May 2011 | By Olivia Midgley EATING organic food can help you live longer, stay healthier and lose weight, experts have said. Academics at Newcastle University said fruit and vegetables grown without artificial fertilisers contain more nutrients such as Vitamin C. They say that as...

On the occasion of the Fair Trade Fortnight in France, representatives from the perfumes and cosmetics industries met in Marseilles in order to exchange views on the importance and value of fair trade. The objective: to expand a product portfolio still relatively limited. It is not enough to be...

Posted in News, Business Issues, Formulation, Ingredients, Sustainability, Green/Eco Friendly, Cosmetics, Cosmeceuticals, Fragrance, Certifications, Personal Care Print LONDON –Authenticity and efficacy were the key messages at the fourth edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, which...

Cecilia Garroni-Parisi for The International Herald Tribune PARIS — Even during a period of rising food prices and economic uncertainty, Damien Bignon, a poultry farmer in the Paris region, cannot meet the demand from local markets and stores for his organic eggs. At the Ferme des...

By Jess Halliday, 23-May-2011 The vast majority of organic food operators in Finland were in compliance with EU regulations last year, according to the national food safety agency Evira’s report following the 4367 inspections in 2010 – but control decisions should be taken more quickly...

KOLKATA: For years, Subhas Datta has taken on the high and mighty in his obsession to save the environment. His green crusades forced the Kolkata Book Fair out of the Maidan despite objections from former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. He got powerful transport lobbies, including...

Green revolution: Going back to the basics By AINE MOORAD, Published: May 23, 2011 Entrepreneurs highlight benefits of organic vegetables. Organic produce keeps people healthier, and lowers heath costs. This is the claim made by Sungold Organic. Started in spring 2009, Sungold...

Everyone wants to look their best at all times. In fact, looking good has been pursued by mankind for centuries. Cosmetics in general and even organic cosmetics have pretty long history. If you have ever looked at pictures of Egyptian Hieroglyphics, then you must have noticed that the faces...

by S. C. Revealing findings from an in house study, the online retailer of Green and Organic Products confirmed that the demands for organic food are stronger than ever and are growing worldwide upwards of 20%. “At this growth rate the market will double in size in 6 years or less,” says...

PANAJI: Though organic food is considered healthier and despite the fact that Goan farmers predominantly grow crops using less chemicals, the state government has not put in place an agriculture policy to exploit the advantage and tap the potential, feels experts in the field. Around 33% of...

CHENNAI: TS Sujatha, a housewife from RA Puram, loves mangoes. She pays a premium for these fruits at ReStore -- an organic food store in Adyar. The mangoes cost twice as much but they promise to be pesticide-free and healthier. "For me the difference is in the taste. The moment I bite into an...

Patna, May 22 (PTI) The Bihar government has decided to extend red carpet to farm scientists from across the world to popularise organic farming in the state. "The government has decided to invite experts from France, England, Cuba and some European nations for international seminar in June at...

A new study by the top four global custom market research firm, Synovate, on 'green' behaviour shows that consumers in the UAE are among the top purchasers of ecological and organic products, but rank near the bottom when it comes to recycling household waste. The survey also found women and...

Quote: "India's struggling farmers are starting to profit from a budding interest in organic living. Not only are the incomes of organic farmers soaring – by 30% to 200%, according to organic experts – but their yields are rising as the pesticide-poisoned land is repaired through natural farming...

Dear Arjun My suggestion to you is that you buy 10000 plants. Plant them in the field. in 3 months, each plant will give you 15-30 cuttings, which you can use to multiply. Like this you can generate your own nursery for your plantation. We have developed over 30 acres of plantations...