Turkey: specialist trade becomes supplier of fresh food
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The number and size of the 40 - 50 wholefood stores in Istanbul (13 -17 million inhabitants – no precise data available) have probably scarcely changed in the last five years, but what has changed is the product range and the ability to attract customers. Far more Turkish manufacturers are now represented in the shops, and the share of organics in the assortments has increased and above all the offer of fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and dairy products has improved enormously. Many store operators have now realised that fresh foods bring customers into their shops! (Picture: Yildiz Mutlu from Vitaminera)News in brief
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France: International conference on organic rice
Rio+20: Taking agriculture beyond “Business as Usual”
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Public consultation on food from cloned animals
UK: Natracare highly commended by Waitrose
Denmark: Organic sales reach new record
Barcelona: Bodevici receives organic certification
International conference on biodiversity in Switzerland
Italy: Pedon Spa increases delivery to Scandinavian retail chains
Organic agriculture - text book in English and in Russian
USA: Organic foods industry creates more jobs
Soil Association: A solar-powered farming system is needed
Italy: WWF Terre dell' Oasi products at Ikea stores
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USA: Organic market surpasses US$ 31 billion in 2011
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Soil Association: Organic Food Awards open for entries
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Turkey: First Mediterranean Permaculture Conference
Textile Exchange launches Farm & Fiber report
USA: Sustainable Fashion Initiative at Princeton University
India: Radico launches organic hair colour
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USA: GMO labeling bill approved by Vermont’s House Agriculture Committee
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USA: Organic Valley's annual meeting
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Australia: Sustain & Sustain Trade Oceania
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