Veg Network News
9th February 2010 - New EU organic logo set for Europe's supermarkets
The European Union on Monday unveiled a new Green logo that will have to be shown on all pre-packaged organic products produced in Europe from July.
1st February 2010 - Support for local food doubles in five years
Nearly a third (30%) of shoppers say they have specifically purchased locally produced food over the last month, double the number in 2006, according to new consumer research released by food and grocery analysts IGD.
13th January 2010 - Steam-treated soil gives healthier carrots
Scientists in Denmark are developing a less labour-intensive method to control weeds, disease and nematodes in organic vegetables.
23rd December 2009 - Intriguing Explanation Offered for Why Organic Apples Contain Lower Levels of Allergens
Food allergies are becoming more common around the world and scientists are searching for the reasons why.
23rd December 2009 - Too Much N on Corn Crops Triggers Spike in Nitrous Oxide Releases
Nitrous oxide is 298-times more potent than the far more common greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon dioxide.
23rd December 2009 - Recession fails to stop organic food growth
Organic food sales in much of Europe have held up in the recession, bucking fears that the price premium would put off consumers, according to Organic Monitor.
21st December 2009 - Agronomic strategies for the organic cultivation of potatoes for processing into high quality French fries and potato chips
Peper added to organic Eprints
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