Organic News
New EU organic logo postponed
The introduction of the much heralded new EU organic logo has been put off until 2010 because of it's similarity to the logo used on organic food by the Aldi supermarket chain.
Growing concern at loss of honey bees
Colony collapse disorder which caused a loss of 30% of bees in the US last year is continuing to cause concern with fears of even greater losses this year.
Organic food is better
A comprehensive review of ninety-seven published studies comparing the nutritional quality of organic and conventional foods shows that organic plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, grains) contain higher levels of eight of eleven nutrients studied, including significantly greater concentrations of health-promoting polyphenols and antioxidants.
First organic region in France
There is a good case for inviting the Regional Council for the Auvergne to Ireland to assist us in doing what government seems incapable of here. The Council has designed a plan to designate the area as the first organic region in France.
10% of food discarded
Organic producers will advise consumers to buy less but of a higher quality and the wisdom of this is obvious as new statistics in the UK show that households waste about £3bn a year on fruit and vegetables that go in the bin.
GM crops to go
Andrew Kimbrell, a public interest attorney and executive director of the Center for Food Safety, predicts that genetically modified crops will soon be obsolete.
Artificial additives as harmful as leaded petrol for children
Artificial food colours could be removed from hundreds of products after a team of university researchers warned they were doing as much damage to children's brains as lead in petrol.
Canada leads environmental protection
Canadian communities are taking the lead in promoting environmental awareness. Initiatives such as low-flow toilets and shower heads are mandatory in new homes in Okotoks, Alberta and a Toronto city councillor is trying to ban leaf blowers.
GM Crop Yields are Lower than Conventional According to Soil Association Report
A recent report from the Soil Association shows that genetically modified crops typically have a lower yield than their conventional equivalents. The report collates a number of studies from the past ten years, and concludes that GM crops produce a yield that is at best equal to, and often lower than, conventional varieties.
New-look Organicmattersmag.com for our 100th Issue
We are pleased to announce the release of our new-look website to celebrate our 100th issue. We hope the new site will make it easier for our readers to find the information they are looking for quickly and easily, and be a more pleasant browsing experience.
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Well known organic goat’s cheese makers, Inagh Farmhouse, have launched two new products in the St. Tola range. Named ‘Divine’ and...
