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Fake Italian organic food sold around Europe: police

2011-12-06T16:30:46Z

Fake organic products from Italy have been sold around Europe, Italian police said on Tuesday as they announced the results of an inquiry that has led to seven arrests and the seizure of 2,500 tons of food.

The police said 700,000 tons of illegal organic products valued at 220 million euros ($295 million) had been sold over several years across Italy and to WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski on Wednesday vetoed a new legislation that would allow some genetically modified seeds in the country, saying it ran against Germany is creating demand for flour ground the old way, but the country only has one person left with the skills needed to carve and maintain millstones.

According to the German organic food industry body, the BOeLW, sales of organic food in Europe's biggest economy have tripled since 2000 and are on course to exceed six billion euros ($8.4 billion) this y...

Germany finds E.coli on farm's bean sprout packet

2011-06-10T10:00:32Z

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany said on Friday that deadly E.coli bacteria that have killed 31 people and hit farmers across Europe almost certainly came from contaminated bean sprouts grown at an organic farm in northern Germany.

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Analysis: E.coli outbreak poses questions for organic farming

2011-06-06T11:00:10Z

LONDON (Reuters) - The warm, watery, organic growing environment suspected as the source of a deadly E.coli outbreak in Germany may produce delicious, nutritious bean sprouts, but is also an ideal breeding ground for the dangerous bacteria.

Bean sprouts are often prime suspects in E.coli outbreaks around the world, and health experts...

Greeks mobilise to protect endangered seeds

2011-05-15T03:30:18Z

The remote valley of Mesohori in northeastern Greece seems an unusual choice for a stand against genetically modified crop conglomerates who are knocking on Europe's door.

Yet thousands of organic farming advocates seeking to bar so-called "Frankenstein" foods from the continent made the journey here to help raise awareness about dangers to seed diversity.

The event was an annual seed exch...

Germans go organic in dioxin scare

2011-01-12T14:30:47Z

At the popular Bio Company store in Berlin's Kreuzberg district, the shelves are virtually bare, as demand for organic meat and eggs spikes amid a dioxin crisis that has shaken Germans' faith in food.

"Dioxin: Bio products are not affected," screams a notice in capital letters by the empty meat shelves, the firm differentiating its food from mass-produced goods at t...

Organic farming blooms in Serbia

2011-01-03T05:30:13Z

Standing in her greenhouse in gumboots, Zorana Gajic jokes that she used to think "food grew in supermarkets" but now experiments on how to mix crops to ensure optimum use of her "organic" soil.

A path next to the greenhouse leads to an orchard with plum and cherry trees, melon patches in between and a flock of sheep grazing peacefully throughout.

"I came to this via my husband, otherwise I would still think food was gro...

Why is Organic Food Good for You?

2010-11-29T14:33:21Z

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Organics can continue to grow

2010-11-29T14:57:12Z

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How to Make Organic Baby Food

2010-11-30T13:17:34Z

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The future of farming

2010-11-04T13:44:49Z

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Global food fest urges return to farmers' 'common sense'

2010-10-25T21:30:24Z

"You shouldn't go over the river to get what you have on your side," cautioned Gunnar Karl Gislason from Iceland.

He was one of dozens of chefs at the Salon of Taste in Turin, an international food fest aimed at touting local food products and sustainable farming methods.

"You really have to think how to get new ingredients, we are using swedes for the desserts......

Different types of salt. When should you use kosher, sea, iodized or rock salt?

2010-11-03T10:07:52Z

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The Great Organic Chicken Debate

2010-11-03T10:07:51Z

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City gardening 2

2010-11-02T22:36:53Z

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TIME FOR FIRST OUTDOOR CROPS

2010-11-02T22:36:52Z

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Ecological grocery shopping. The hidden oil in the foods we eat

2010-11-02T20:26:53Z

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Cut your household expenses by 50%

2010-11-02T23:15:20Z

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Growing Organic Fruit & Vegetables

2010-11-02T22:37:03Z

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Honey Stinger ~ Stinger Waffles

2010-09-17T09:12:04Z

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What is Veganic Farming?

2010-11-05T10:52:53Z

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What is a Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farm?

2010-11-05T10:28:46Z

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How Do I Choose the Best Organic Wheatgrass Powder?

2010-11-05T10:59:37Z

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Conventional, Organic Farming Combo Better for Biodiversity

2010-09-11T16:26:37Z

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What is Bergamot?

2010-11-05T10:43:14Z

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News Briefs

2010-11-02T15:42:16Z

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Oaktree Capital's Howard Marks on Greek Tragedy

2010-11-02T12:10:47Z

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Europe In Brief

2010-11-02T15:38:30Z

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Peasant food is now rich people's fare

2010-09-10T23:48:26Z

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Natural Food Coloring- What a Healthy Option!

2010-10-14T12:01:14Z

Just imagine your food as black and white! Or some dull colors like muddy Grey! Will you be tempted enough to eat them? Most of the people would not. Seeing is very significant for us human beings and that is a known fact since ages. Early civilizations introduced color into their food and that too very naturally. Ancient Egyptians made their food yellow with saffron. Wines were also colored in 400 B.C.E. using saffron only. Romans colored their white bread by mixing alum to the flour. There ...

Opportunities for "green" businesses in wholesaling

2010-10-05T13:54:12Z

The world is going "green," and ambitious, visionary entrepreneurs are generating healthy returns on their investments by catching the green tide as it rises. Seriously consider becoming one of the first all-green wholesalers.

If you imagine that wholesaling involves more physical labour than hard thought, please reconsider. If you imagine wholesaling as a dirtier and dustier form of retailing, please radically reconsider. In fact, if you were to return to college, choosing ...

An Economic Comparison of Organic and Inorganic Farming Methods

2010-10-27T08:32:49Z

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Bulgaria parliament bans GMO crops to soothe fears

2010-03-18T09:30:37Z

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's parliament voted on Thursday to tighten a law that effectively banned cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops for scientific and commercial reasons in response to public fears.

The ruling center-right GERB party decided to drop a planned moratorium on GMO production because the new law would keep the EU Commission approval of the cultivation of genetically modified potatoes.

The deputies help up placards that read "For a GMO free Europe" as one of their number, Rebecca Harms, berated European Commission...

How Buying Locally Grown Organic Foods Helps the Environment

2010-10-25T08:45:31Z

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Organic Farming Takes Root in Eastern Germany

2010-10-27T07:29:52Z

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German coalition cautiously favorable on GMOs

2010-04-16T09:38:22Z

HAMBURG (Reuters) - Germany's incoming government drew mixed responses on Monday to its cautiously-favorable policy toward genetically-modified organisms (GMOs).

The incoming coalition between the conservative and pro-business liberal parties which won Germany's parliamentary elections in September announced its core policies ...

Food Beware

2010-10-26T23:09:31Z

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Organic Sector Sprouts Protectionism

2010-10-22T07:47:20Z

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Organic Cosmetics ? Natural Products from the Italian Alps

2010-10-06T02:19:54Z

Globally, the popularity and benefit of natural and organic products has increased tenfold. Both Individuals and spas now realize that they have a choice. Natural products instantly provide an alternative to previous harmful and chemically produced cosmetics used and sold in spas and stores worldwide. A perfect example of an exclusively natural product line is the Italian Alps grown and developed LUNASOL range of organic cosmetics.

Cautious consideration needs to be taken when shopping...

Beauty yogurt Essensis shelved in France

2010-10-22T11:56:00Z

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European biodairy boom continues

2010-10-22T11:55:57Z

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Top two UK dairy groups unite

2010-10-22T11:55:58Z

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DFB announces member milk price cut

2010-10-22T11:56:05Z

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Best Start Healthy eating

2010-10-22T11:33:23Z

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Organic food hits Eastern Europe

2010-04-16T10:21:44Z

When communism crumbled two decades ago, Eastern Europeans were only too delighted to discover the fast-food chains that symbolized the West. But today they increasingly long for organic food.

"The general trend is that more and more organic products are being sold in former Soviet-bloc countries," said Amarjit Sahota, head of the research department of London...

Europe visit

2010-10-22T10:38:01Z

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Organic milk pressure on big Danish processors

2010-10-22T09:53:34Z

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Succession planning at Emmi

2010-10-22T09:22:48Z

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Organic food not healthier, study finds

2010-04-16T11:06:04Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Organic food has no nutritional or health benefits over conventionally produced food, according to a major study published on Wednesday.

Its conclusions were challenged by organic food campaigners.

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene &amp; Tropical Medicine said consumers paid higher prices for o...

Backpackers take green vacations on European farms

2010-04-16T11:08:27Z

Backpackers go for green vacations with stints on European farms

Backpackers pining for European adventure have discovered life on the farm, shoveling manure, feeding pigs and making butter as a recession-beating way to sate their wanderlust.

Their ticket to an earthy taste of the Old Continent is an innovative Web site that connects travelers with a network of organic farms stretching from Portugal to

London Bridge is going green - first picture

2010-10-22T07:53:05Z

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French organic food sales rise 25 pct in 2008

2010-04-16T12:03:46Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Sales of organic food in France jumped 25 percent last year and more than 60 percent in three years to reach 2.6 billion euros, France's organic association "Agence Bio" said on Friday.

It did not give any forecast for 2009 but has said it expected the French organic food sector to continue growing, although maybe at a slower rate, as more consumers seek t...

The Cove Festival of Petritoli

2010-10-22T09:37:48Z

It is a festival of rural tradition, which originated from the desire to offer a tribute of grain to Our Lady Mother Mary to thank for the good harvest obtained.

The festivities begin on Saturday to develop throughout the day of Sunday: parade of "canestrelli" sound of accordions, singing the starling, and finally parade of floats through the streets of the country. The chariots made with sheaves of grain,...

10 Ways to Visit Europe and Save Money

2010-10-22T09:41:00Z

There is no question that a holiday in Europe can be expensive. Transportation, accommodation, food and souvenirs add up each day. However, there are a number of ways that you can save money yet still have a wonderful and memorable experience.

1. Travel During the Off-Season. Summer (June – August) and the holiday season (December) are the most popular times to visit Europe and therefore the rates are highest. Choose to travel during the spring and autumn mo...

Arctic tundra releases annual methane 'burp'

2010-10-21T10:12:52Z

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The Organic Advantage

2010-10-23T18:49:59Z

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Emma Duncan: I'm a founder member of the new crash generation

2010-10-21T10:28:31Z

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Come and Visit the New Saatchi Gallery in 2010

2010-10-14T12:06:02Z

The new Saatchi Gallery just off the trendy Kings Road in Chelsea is already becoming a "must see" destination for visitors to London.

Admission is free to this amazing display of contemporary art.

The imposing location at the Duke of York HQ is just a few minutes walk down Kings Road from Sloane Square underground station and just 10 minutes walk from Victoria station.

Currently on display is the fabulous exhibition Newspeak: British A...

20 fantastic farm stays

2010-10-22T10:14:15Z

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1. Beechenhill Farm, Peak DistrictAn organic dairy and sheep farm with wonderful views over Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park, Beechenhill is a delightful place. A farm trail winds through meadows and woodland, and there are three beehives, where you can join local beekeeper Mark Dennison to learn more....

Organic wine is twice as good for the planet

2010-10-21T10:11:08Z

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2010-10-21T10:54:28Z

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Buy Regional Organic Food

2010-10-26T20:17:25Z

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Vermicomposting Systems - Fast Composting On A Shoestring Budget

2010-09-09T19:21:05Z

One of natures most underrated workers are the eisenia fetida or red wiggler worms. Commonly found in organically rich soils that they help to create throughout the world including North America and some parts of Europe, these special creatures do an absolutely amazing thing: they can take vegetation that is currently rotting and process it in a way that creates compost as the natural end product of what they do with this organic matter. Contrasting this to the regular composting process, r...

Is it organic or not?

2010-10-23T09:26:29Z

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ENN Week in Review: Dec 10th -14th

2010-10-23T09:26:18Z

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Germany ends ban on Monsanto GMO maize type

2010-10-23T02:39:29Z

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New French environment steps

2010-09-10T06:32:39Z

List of Steps France Is Taking to Improve Environmental Image

A look at the measures announced Thursday by President Nicolas Sarkozy to improve France's environmental reputation:

_ CARS: Discounts for those who buy cars that use little gasoline, extra taxes for those whose cars are not fuel efficient.

_ TRANSPORT: 1,200 miles of new train tracks, 9...

Agrilandia Farm: Italy's Slow Food Culture Comes to Beijing

2010-10-23T02:38:46Z

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Rise of Processed Food in Europe

2010-09-22T09:23:49Z

There has been a surprising rise in the demand of processed food in the European market. All this is because the lifestyle of people there has changed drastically and also the factor that consumer’s opinion regarding their eating habits has changed in a significant manner. This is why food manufacturers there have started concentrating on manufacturing new innovative food products and ready to eat processed food so that it can keep up with the speed of ever changing taste of the consume...

Dietary Lifestyles - Slow Food and Organic

2010-11-03T09:16:39Z

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Why going organic could cost the earth

2010-10-15T10:20:16Z

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There's not much that's special in organic wheat

2010-10-16T08:01:57Z

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Hawks Kings Basketball

2011-01-04T22:01:17Z

Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford,left, shoots over Sacramento Kings guard Beno Udrih, of Slovenia during the first half of an ...

Blue Jackets Coyotes Hockey

2011-01-04T21:01:31Z

Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) scores a goal against Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, during the second period of an New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) and Minnesota Wild's Martin Havlat (24), of the Czech Republic, compete for the puck during the first period of an Italy's Manuela Moelgg competes during the first run of an alpine ski women's World Cup slalom event, in Zagreb, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Russia Schwarzenegger

2011-01-04T09:32:15Z

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 file photo, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, invites then California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for a ride in his vintage car, a Soviet built Chaika luxury car, during their meeting in the Gorki residence outside Moscow, Russia. The Russian president and the Terminator are tweeting, and m...