Latest News from Organic Foods

Totally Green Achieves ETL Certification for ORCA Green Machines

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:31:00 EDT

Totally Green, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TLGN), a pioneer in organic food processing systems and compostable packaging alternatives, announced that Intertek has approved the ORCA Green Machine to carry the ETL certification mark on all current production models. ETL certification represents a globally recognized standard that ensures consumers of product quality and safety.

Organic foods industry creates more than a half million jobs

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:47:16 EDT

Mile High Organics is Nation's First USDA-Certified Organic Online Grocer

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:01:14 EDT

Washington, D.C. Ranks Most Environmentally Conscious City in the U.S. According to MaxPoint Interactive Interest Index

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:02:22 EDT

In honor of Earth Day, MaxPoint Interactive, the company that helps retailers and brands drive local in-stores sales with its innovative Digital Zip™ technology, today issued the results of an indexing study that analyzed billions of data points to determine the U.S. neighborhoods that are the most eco-friendly. Washington, D.C. – specifically neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and North Old Town – ranked the highest based on their passion for environmental news and issues. Washington, D.C. was followed by Austin, TX, and Honolulu, HI.

FusionPharm completes first produce sales from PharmPod Unit

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:01:17 EDT

DENVER, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FusionPharm Inc. (OTC Markets: FSPM), is proud to announce the successful Harvest and sale of its initial crop.

U.S. consumer-driven organic market surpasses $31 billion in 2011

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:31:48 EDT

U.S. consumer-driven organic market surpasses $31 billion in 2011

Equity Research on Whole Foods Market Inc. and The Kroger Co. - Healthy Trends Driving Grocery Stores

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:20:38 EDT

www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the Grocery Stores industry and has completed analytical research on Whole Foods Market Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM) and The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to have free access to these researches.

Cascadian Farm Prepares for Earth Day by Creating a New Tradition: An Organic Holiday Celebration

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:23:36 EDT

This Earth Day, Cascadian Farm® is encouraging people to create a new tradition of celebration on Earth Day as a reward for caring for the planet year round by participating in the organic movement.

Packers Select Delaware North Companies Sportservice As Exclusive Food Service Partner At Lambeau Field

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:37:04 EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. and BUFFALO, N.Y., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Bay Packers announced today that Delaware North Companies Sportservice has been selected as the new exclusive provider of food and beverage services at Lambeau Field.

Active Health Foods, Inc. Announces Engagement of F&M Merchant Group, LLC.

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:28 EDT

RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Health Foods, Inc. (OTCBB: AHFD), the maker of Active X^TM100% Organic "CERTIFIED", 100% Natural, and both Kosher and Vegan "CERTIFIED" Energy Bars made from the highest quality Natural, Organic and Raw Ingredients in a variety of four distinctive, unique, and amazing flavors: Almond Chocolate Delight, Peanut Butter Chocolate Joy, Cashew Berry Dream, and Coconut Cocoa Passion announces that it has engaged F&M Merchant Group, LLC as its Sales, Marketing and Consulting firm focused on Distribution and Sales to Grocery, Drug, Convenience, and Club Warehouse outlets throughout the United States.

Gym-Goers and Organic Shoppers Give in to Fast Food Temptations

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:44:10 EDT

NEW YORK, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from local market consumer research firm Scarborough reveals that Health-Conscious Consumers, defined as American adults who belong to a gym and buy local or organic food, make up nine percent (21M) of the American adult (age 18+) population. Even these Health-Conscious Consumers however, can't resist the expanding healthy menu options or the convenience of quick service restaurants; 74 percent of these consumers visited a fast food restaurant for lunch in the past 30 days.

Global Emulsifiers Industry

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:25:44 EDT

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Analyst Research on Dean Foods Co. and The Hain Celestial Group Inc. - Organic Food Distribution Growing

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:25:00 EDT

www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the Organic Food industry and has completed analytical research on Dean Foods Co. (NYSE: DF) and The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN). Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to have free access to these researches.

Organic Industry To Honor Congressman Farr with Public Servant Award

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:04:18 EDT

Earth Day Feature Package

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:05:34 EDT

NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Earth Day and is appropriate for special sections and for general use.

US Foodservice: The Future of Foodservice in the US to 2016

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:33:25 EDT

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Oak Hill Capital Partners Acquires Earth Fare from Monitor Clipper Partners

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:21:32 EDT

Safeway and the Go Green Initiative Partner for Earth Day Contest

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:37 EDT

PLEASANTON, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeway Inc. announces their partnership today with the Go Green Initiative to launch the first annual Go Green Glogster Earth Day contest. Students will be asked to investigate the sustainability of the food, water, or energy system in their community, and express their findings through videos, podcasts, blogs, music and photos compiled in a "Glog" (see www.edu.glogster.com). For the food system, students will examine the availability of locally grown and organic food in their neighborhood; food safety procedures at their local grocer; and the impact that higher fuel prices will have on the price of food where they live. Safeway is providing an organic garden to a winning school; a full-service, all natural BBQ for a winning class; and five (5) one-hundred dollar cash prizes to winning students.

Whole Foods Market® Eliminates Red-rated, Wild-caught Species, Meets Seafood Sustainability Goal One Year Early

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:30:58 EDT

NEW YORK, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning this Earth Day (April 22), Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) will no longer carry red-rated, wild-caught fish in its seafood departments. The move, which comes one year ahead of the company's self-imposed deadline of Earth Day 2013, makes Whole Foods Market the first national grocer to stop selling red-rated seafood.

Market Opportunities and Business Strategies in Private Label Branding in India

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:05:52 EDT

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Annie's, Inc. Prices Initial Public Offering

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:42:03 EDT

BERKELEY, Calif., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Annie's, Inc. ("Annie's") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 5.0 million shares of common stock at a price to the public of $19.00 per share. The common stock is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 28, 2012 under the ticker symbol "BNNY."

Global Organizations Overcome Spreadsheet Limitations with QlikView Business Discovery Platform

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:49 EDT

QlikTech, (NASDAQ: QLIK) a leader in Business Discovery – user-driven Business Intelligence (BI), today announced that its QlikView Business Discovery platform is helping organizations around the globe overcome the limitations of spreadsheets. Today, business users need a simple but powerful way to navigate through data to find the insights needed to make timely, critical business decisions. As a result of the limitations of traditional BI tools, many business users have adopted spreadsheets due to their wide availability; however, these general productivity tools were not specifically designed to facilitate interactivity, collaboration, aggregation, or analysis of data for decision making.

Totally Green Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:31:01 EDT

Totally Green, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TLGN), a pioneer in organic food processing systems and compostable packaging alternatives, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Barrett Distribution Names Scott Hothem SVP Customer Solutions

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:00:14 EDT

Barrett Distribution Centers, the third generation family owned 3PL that has created custom supply chains for nearly 70 years, today announced that Scott Hothem will be the new Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions for the growing company. President Arthur Barrett and Chief Operating Offer Tim Barrett have known Scott for years and admire the success he has had in third party logistics.

The Glass Packaging Market 2012-2022

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:14:58 EDT

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2012 Best New Product Award winners announced from the 9th Annual BrandSpark Canadian Shopper Study

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:01:15 EDT

Plus, Canada's Most Trusted Consumer Packaged Goods Brands Revealed

Whole Foods Market® Named to 'World's Most Ethical Companies' List

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:00:37 EDT

Occupy Monsanto to Wear Bio-Hazmat Suits As They Protest a Genetically Modified Congress

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:19:25 EDT

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, March 16, 2012, Occupy Monsanto's agents of change with the Genetic Crimes Unit (GCU), a group designed to protect America from genetically modified foods, will wear bio-hazmat suits when they visit Congress. The group will gather at Capitol South Metro station at noon on March 16 to highlight how chemical company Monsanto is contaminating our political process. The GCU opposes Monsanto's bid to increase spraying of food with toxic weed killers like 2,4 D (the main ingredient in Agent Orange), genetic contamination of the organic food supply, and other risks associated with genetically modified food (GMOs).

From the Family Farm to the Family Table

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:51 EDT

(Family Features) Over the last few years, there's been a growing awareness that it really matters how food gets from the farm to the table. But not everyone knows much about the process.

Emirates Offers an Exclusive Taste of Wolgan Valley at Emirates' Australian Lounges

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:38:19 EDT

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Emirates Offers an Exclusive Taste of Wolgan Valley at Emirates' Australian Lounges

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:37:35 EDT

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Whole Foods Market® to Open in Lynnwood on March 15

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:01:18 EDT

IMI Global Subsidiary International Certification Services Launches Certified Gluten-Free Standard

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:20:25 EDT

Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global) (OTCBB: INMG), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry under the Where Food Comes From® brand, today announced that its International Certification Services (ICS) subsidiary has launched a new Gluten-Free Standard for food manufacturers who seek to differentiate their gluten-free products with a highly credible certification.

INFRA and ECRS Partner to Drive Member Efficiencies and Growth

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:32:12 EST

Endangered Species Chocolate Introduces New Packaging to Increase Brand Awareness

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:00:32 EST

INDIANAPOLIS, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- To continue to expand its brand awareness Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) is updating its packaging to portray a more premium product. The new packaging will focus on highlighting the quality of the product inside, while still continuing to highlight the heart of the company's 10 percent give back mission.

Vancity Achieves $131M CDN in Earnings and All-Time Net Earnings Record in 2011

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:31:30 EST

Vancity's 2011 results again validate the credit union's vision of redefining wealth. Vancity's earnings from operations were $131 million and the credit union achieved a record, and fourth consecutive year of increased net earnings from operations with $91 million (up 5.2 per cent.) These earnings in turn produced an all-time record $27 million in Shared Success, which will be distributed to members through dividends and to communities through grants and community investment initiatives. Total assets grew by 8.6 per cent to $16.1 billion, bringing total assets under administration to $18.5 billion.

Genetic Crimes Unit to Investigate Expo West Trade Show

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:36 EST

GCU to Wear Bio-Hazmat Suits to ID Victims of Monsanto's Genetic Crimes

Bay Area Hospitals Aggregate Demand to Push the Market for Certified-Humane, Cage-Free Eggs

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:34 EST

A team of San Francisco Bay Area hospitals recently secured a contract for certified-humane, cage-free eggs from Wilcox Farms through U.S. Foodservice, one of the major food distributors serving the health care sector.

"The Glass Packaging Market Will Reach $34.8bn in 2012" According to a New Study by Visiongain

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:01:44 EST

LONDON, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

TABS Group Survey: Organic Food Sales Hit Record in 2011; Sales Jump 15-20 Percent

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:19:24 EST

SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in four years since undertaking its Annual Organic Product Survey, TABS Group (www.TABSGroup.com) found a significant increase in American consumers reporting they purchased organic products and a jump in overall sales. Specifically, the percentage of all consumers stating they purchased organics rose from 39.8 percent in January 2011 to 41.8 percent in January 2012, a 5 percent increase, according to Dr. Kurt Jetta, TABS Group CEO.

European Union and United States Agree to Historic New Partnership on Organic Trade

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:19:24 EST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The European Union and the United States announced today that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the United States may be sold as organic in either region. This partnership between the two largest organic-producers in the world will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale.

Historic Signing Finalizes Organic Equivalence Arrangement Between EU and U.S.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:15:42 EST

The world's two largest markets for organic food expand organic market access

Whole Foods Market® Promotes David Lannon and Ken Meyer to Executive Vice-Presidents of Operations

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:14 EST

Consumers Ready for Style With Substance

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:33:41 EST

Totally Green Retains Merriman Capital to Support OTCQX Upgrade

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:31:00 EST

Totally Green, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TLGN), a pioneer in organic food processing systems and compostable packaging alternatives, has retained Merriman Capital Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: MERR), to act as its exclusive Designated Advisor for Disclosure (DAD) in preparation for an upgrade of its common shares to the OTC market's highest tier, OTCQX. The OTCQX upgrade is subject to approval by the OTC Markets Group. Merriman will also provide the company capital markets advisory services.

Zacks Earnings Preview: The Hain Celestial Group

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:34 EST

Organic Trade Association and NSF International Announce "HACCP for the Organic Professional" Training

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:31:22 EST

Professional training to educate food safety, operations and certification professionals about HACCP principles and how they apply to organic operations

Two New Ruggles Green Restaurant Locations Announced

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:47:31 EST

HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Cafe Management and GJR Partners are pleased to announce plans to open a third and fourth Ruggles Green restaurant during the next six months in Greater Houston.

Annie's® Expands Into Frozen Category With Introduction of First-Ever Certified-Organic Rising Crust Pizza

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:31:18 EST

The Century-old Irkeshtam Port Relocates to Wuqia County

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:54:15 EST

XINJIANG, China, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On December 9th, at the western end of China, a happy festival atmosphere pervaded the new site of Irkeshtam port, besides the mountains, with many vehicles fully loaded with exported goods slowly driven in as part of the ceremony that was held to celebrate the completion of the new site. Officials and people from different ethnic groups in Wuqia county gathered together, sang and danced to enjoy this exciting moment. CRI online city channel participated in reporting this event.