GMO Update
Posted - May 1, 2009
Monsanto files lawsuit against German government for ban on GMO
By Malea Birke
In retaliation for the recent German decision to ban GMO corn, its producer, biotechnology company Monsanto, has filed a lawsuit against the government, alleging the ban is unjustified.
Last month, Agricultural Minister Ilse Aigner banned the cultivation and sale of MON 810– genetically modified corn seed, which produces a toxin to fight off a certain pest, the corn borer moth.
The crop was due to be planted this year on a total area of around 3,600 hectares in Germany, mainly in Brandenburg, where Germany’s capital, Berlin, is located.
The cultivation of MON 810 is already banned in five other EU member states, namely Austria, Hungary, Greece, France and Luxembourg.
Aigner has said the decision was made to prevent “danger to the environment,” supported by the Environmental Minister.
Monsanto defended its product, in a statement translated from German: “We are convinced that the reasons, which led to the decision of minister Aigner, are not adequate to pull the product in doubt. They do not justify a ban,” said Dr. Holger Ophoff, leader of the allowance department Monsanto agricultural Germany GMBH.
Aigner also said her decision only applies to GM corn—not future genetic engineering decisions—and is justified, based on a clause in an EU law that gives individual countries freedom to impose restrictions.
Meanwhile, many farmers in Germany who do not yet believe in GMO agriculture have gone a step further and initiated the process to declare GMO-free regions.
There are 188 GMO-free regions in Germany, including 30,000 farmers. These are groups of apiculturists, organic and conventional farmers who declare, in a personal and voluntary commitment, to abstain from GMO cultivation.
Most are organized in the south of Germany, where farmers are well organized though strong community relationships. The former eastern region has yet little farming cooperative initiatives, but contains the main growth of GMO.
About 98 per cent of the GMO-corn to be grown in Germany was scheduled to be planted there in 2009 and 45 per cent of that was to be grown in Brandenburg, where it has been easier for GMO companies like Monsanto to convince farmers to grow it.
There has been less pressure among neighbors because there is more land, so contamination has not posed an issue – yet.
But farmers in Brandenburg have little political tradition that unites organic farmers with farmers who moved from south to east. The GMO-free regions can change that, in uniting different groups. “There are three main groups,” says one of the involved farmers, “farmers, environmentalists and consumers. The formation is different, depending on the region.”
What unifies all is antipathy for the power of “multinational companies.” There are now six initiatives in Brandenburg. Whether the initiatives remain active depends on support from consumers as well as NGOs who help with infrastructure, maps and event management.
“I assume that the GMO-discussion will last years, if not decades,” says one of the participants. “Therefore it is important to remain alert if there is an announcement of GMO-growing.” Right now, a seventh region is organizing itself. The goal is, again, “to remain GMO-free.”
Green Perseveres Through Tough Times
Posted - March 30, 2009
Recession or Not, Green Still the Way to Go
By Adriana Michael, O.W.N.
Unemployment rates have been on the rise around the world, and the financial crisis at its peak in strong countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. This uncertainty anticipated a gloomy economy and a tough business environment for 2009. The good news is that by the end of the first trimester, the organic and natural sectors continue showing strong performance, although not at the same growth rate as in previous years.
Organic consumers are well informed, committed and have a firm idea of their purchasing priorities. In the US and Europe the industry reports steady sales of organic fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread and meat. In Germany market research firm Nielsen Co. conducted a survey of 9,000 households this past February, 54 percent of the respondents said that they may have to adjust and give up a few things due to the economic crisis, but their lifestyle will not change much. 29 percent stated that the crisis will not affect their lifestyle and purchasing decisions. “Over 75 percent of the respondents said that in spite of the recession they would not give up buying organic, natural or health related products”, says Brigitte Arndt-Rausch of Nielsen Co. GmbH.
Conventional supermarkets, pharmacy chains and discounters lead the growth of organic sales in Germany, which enjoys a 40 percent market share. And consumers will look to the large retailers’ own brands and other more affordable alternatives, in order to stay committed to the values and beliefs that trigger their purchasing of organic certified goods, adds Arndt –Rausch.” Higher prices for organics will be accepted only if the products show a strong difference from lower priced goods in terms of taste, quality, nutrition content and positive health, environmental and social claims.
According to the Organic Trade Association, in the last decade organic food sales in the USA have grown 15 to 21 percent each year. And even though in 2008 organic sales were lower than the 23 percent projected sales of $23.6 billion, (the report has not been released at the time of writing) new research from The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), reveals that consumers are increasingly incorporating organic products into their lifestyles. “Total household penetration across six product categories increased from 57 percent in 2006 to 59 percent in 2007”, according to NMI.
In Australia 61% of grocery buyers buy organic products, while there is some evidence of a slowing in sales of some of the more expensive packaged organic products, reports the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA). “(Sales of organics) continue to increase because consumers are buying more organic products for home consumption, rather than spending on more expensive items such as cars and TVs,” said in a release Andre Leu, OFA’s chairman.
In the UK, where consumption of organic food have indeed experienced one of the largest declines during the financial crisis, non-foods such as energy-saving light bulbs showed extremely strong sales. “In the last three months of 2008, 12.3 million of them were sold in the UK, up from 8.9 million in the same quarter of 2007, an increase of 38.2%”, the BBC recently reported, adding that “a lot of the increase may be attributed to the falling price of the bulbs”.
While we may not be seeing the accelerated growth rates of previous years, it has been encouraging to observe the positive attitude and high traffic at the fairs this trimester, much to the relief of the socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurs and consumers. There is no doubt that, in spite of the economic recession, green is and will continue to be the way to go!
Brazil Third in Organic Farms
Posted - March 30, 2009
Brazil Ranks Third in Number of Organic Farms
OrganicsBrasil Reported Successful Participation at Biofach
By Sofia Garcia, O.W.N.
Brazil, a country known for the cultivation of both exotic and staple food ingredients, currently ranks third in terms of number of organic farms, according to a recent survey by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
This vast Latin American country, which concentrates most of the Amazon rainforest, has been leading the world in production or export volume of coffee, soy beans, cane sugar, orange juice and beef. Now it also offers a wide range of organic certified products for export. Thirty one exhibitors with quality ingredients such as cashews, acai berries, cacao, coffee, and processed foods, supplements, essential oils, cosmetics and even apparel made of organic certified cotton were on display at the OrganicsBrasil Pavilion at Biofach in Nuremberg, Germany this past February 19-22. Exotic Umbu fruit jam and Baru nuts, where two new product introductions at the fair.
OrganicsBrasil also had a stand for the first time at Vivaness (Biofach’s sister and parallel fair for personal care products), with leading Brazilian natural cosmetics firms Ecove and Surya present. Beraca, Brazilian leading supplier of natural and ethical cosmetic ingredients was also showing its range for the third time, first under the umbrella of OrganicsBrasil. “Biofach ‘09 was impressive”, said Filipe Sabara, Beraca’s business director. “The organic market has been growing each year in different product categories, and in the personal care market, it was amazing to see an increase of exhibitors and visitors, compared to Biofach last year”. Sabara added that visitors seemed more focused and knowing the products they wanted to find.
The Beraca group is working hard to supply products that will help natural cosmetics manufacturers continue strong focus on “naturally and organically” claims, which may help them go through tough economic times. Surya export manager Vinicius Vasconcelos was also satisfied with the response to his line at Biofach. “Interest has been high and we have excellent medium term prospects for closing deals with retailers and importers.” Surya’s products use ingredients from the Amazon and are fair trade certified.
According to Ming Liu, OrganicsBrasil project manager, the thirty one Brazilian exhibitors at Biofach generated an estimated $21.8 million in sales opportunities.
“Despite fewer visitors, approximately 30% less than previous years, we noted that those who did appear were more objective, focused on closing deals and establishing long term partnerships”, said Ming Liu. “The results achieved by Brazilian participants were solid and positive.” This season OrganicsBrasil also had a pavilion at Expo West in Annaheim , March 5-8 and is joining the Brazilian pavilion at Sial Montreal, April 1-3 exploring the Canadian market.
More information available at www.organicsbrasil.org.
Organic in the Personal Care Aisle
Posted - January 12, 2009
A Pretty Controversy
By Adrian Larose
A new European “organic” cosmetics standard has reignited debate over what it should take to be labeled organic in the personal care aisle, and who should be involved in making those decisions. The Cosmos (Cosmetic Organic) Standard is being developed by seven major European organizations, including EcoCert, BDIH and the Soil Association.
Certifiers, manufacturers, and industry organizations have all come under fire regarding how similar or different from organic food regulations organic personal care (including cosmetics and hygiene) products should be. Some argue what consumers put on their skin and give their children should be as healthy and natural as anything they eat, while others argue the non-organic – for now – necessity of certain large-scale chemical processes and ingredients.
Consumers already face a formidable array of various certified organic, made with organic, and natural claims as they purchase healthier ways to care for themselves. Between big names like the Soil Association and EcoCert, industry alliances such as Cosmos (in Europe) and Oasis (in North America), and various “natural” standards, there is no one acknowledged central player.
The USDA’s NOP food standard could be applied to personal care, perhaps with minor changes, many in the industry have suggested. “My company, Organic Essence, only makes USDA 95% to 100%- certified organic,” said Ellery West, president of Organic Essence. “Many large, established concerns claim that most body care products cannot be made to USDA made with standards, not to mention certified organic standards. They are wrong.”
“They have a tremendous investment in their current business models, and their branding strategies are well set,” West argues. “It is much more cost-effective to make your brand look natural, and advertise it as such, then to actually make a genuine organic product.” Her firm has just created biodegradable packaging for its lip balm and shea butters, green products in many senses of the word.
Not all standards are created equal. The Organic Consumers Association, a US consumer advocates group, gave the US NOP food standard 5 stars (when applied to bodycare), the Oasis US industry-led standard 0.5 stars, the Soil Association 3, US NSF standard 3.5, “natural” standard Natrue 0.5, and EcoCert zero.
“Consumers automatically assume that the entire product is organic and that the product itself is certified organic,” Michelle Thomas, owner of US wholesale distributor KISO Organics, said of organic labelling in personal care. “This is very rarely the case.” While a USDA NOP product (whether food or personal care) must have 95% organic ingredients and meet other requirements to feature an organic label, and at least 70% organic ingredients to have a made with organic label, standards such as Cosmos could allow firms to apply “organic” labels with organic content of as low as 20%.
Labels that use large-print, simple “organic” wording without being clear about the percentages are one hot-button issue. Being the big name star, EcoCert is pointed at as not being clear with consumers about what the word “organic” means on its diverse labels; just to look at the list of approved raw materials on its website requires a password given only to organizations that register with EcoCert.
“Personally, I will only use products that are certified organic to food grade standards,” said Thomas. Others argue such standards eliminate too many reasonable options.
Supply-chain issues do exist, West said. For instance, David Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, generally very supportive of stringent, food-safe standards, highlighted a complex manufacturing process that turns oils into key cosmetic ingredients. “The operations that do this are very capital-intensive, huge-volume operations, and impossible to get a small dedicated batch run with certified organic oil exclusively within any reasonable cost-efficiency structure,” he said, his firm having researched the topic. Organic operations do not yet consume enough of the end ingredient, he suggested, to finance an organic run-through in such a processing plant.
Still, allowing these difficult ingredients to “sunset” by permitting use for several years until the organic supply chain improves is not frank with consumers, West said. “Though well meaning, these new standards will not give health conscious consumers what they want other than confusion as to what ‘organic’ really means.”
Even water is a problem. Standards approach it differently. The USDA NOP considers it neutral – neither organic nor non-organic. If a product is, say, 70% water (as plenty of personal care items are), only the remaining 30% is considered. “Organic consumers know that the non-organic content cannot be more than 5% by non-water product weight,” Bronner said of certified organic NOP personal care.
The Cosmos standard requires 20% organic content. It counts water as non-organic, seemingly justifying this low percentage. Yet, Bonner said, “there is no implicit and accurate disclosure of non-organic non-water content” – which might constitute up to 80% of the product.
Large organizations are already taking sides. Cosmos members account for more than 1,000 certified companies and 11,000 products in about 40 countries. Firms like Clorox, a large US conventional firm, are buying up “natural” consumer-oriented companies such as Burt’s Bees, a purchase Clorox made in 2008.
Some small entrepreneurs see their own position as an advantage, though. “Small, nimble firms can innovate circles around the established behemoths. Size and scale can get in the way of innovation,” West said. Little firms have the flexibility to create genuinely organic product and standards.
And innovation is just what is needed to help gradually develop a uniform, accepted standard as to what “organic” will mean when a consumer wanders out of the produce section and into the personal care aisle.
Danish Lead 2009
Posted - November 1, 2008
Denmark Country of the Year at BioFach 2009
By Adriana Michael - as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
Next year in February, Biofach, the most international and influential fair for organic trade celebrates its 20th anniversary. Denmark has been selected “Country of the Year” to greet and share its amazing success story in the organic sector with over 46,000 visitors and around 2,900 exhibitors.
This is no surprise for those in the know. Denmark has a strong history of environmentalism. The country is a pioneer and trailblazer in wind power.
Today Danes spend an average of 80 Euros a year per person on organic food, making this small country of over 5 million people, the leader in the European Union (EU). Sales of Danish organic products grew by 33% in 2007. A 6.5% of all food sold in the country comes from organic sources. The capital city of Copenhagen enjoys a 12%, while the Danish government scores even higher than the citizens, with 45% of food requirements in schools, hospitals and other official areas coming from organic production.
“We have chosen Denmark because it has one of the world’s leading organic markets,” said in a release Udo Funke, managing director of BioFach in Nuernberg. Biofach management is convinced Denmark will continue to play an important role on the organic market in the future. “Denmark is a strong export-partner with internationally recognised organic products.”
How did Danemark reach this benchmark?
Denmark was the first country in the world to introduce a state-controlled organic certification, represented by a red Ø-mark, says Paul Holmbeck, managing director of Organic Denmark, a national umbrella organization that coordinates all private and public efforts for the proper development of the organic sector in the country. “Our national organic mark is trusted by Danish consumers and enjoys a 94% recognition rate”, says Holmbeck. “People in Denmark believe in our government institutions”. If someone tries to break the rules, the process goes very public and this openeness creates consumer trust.
Holmbeck also believes that the merging of all consumer, farmer and trade organic associations in 2002 under the umbrella – Organic Danemark – was a real turning point in the country’s organic movement.
The merger of eight main different organic associations was a process that started back in 1998, when the first step was to move offices of all entities to the same building. Holmbeck has been involved with the organization since the beginning and has seen first hand the process of internal restructuring and organization that has made Organic Danemark the powerhouse it is today.
“We had the same objectives and worked on the procedures to make sure all needs of all entities were addressed and covered,” says Holmbeck. Having one voice, one umbrella has empowered the movement and its members even further. “Communication with government officials and the media and reaching end consumers has been much effective”, adds Nanna Hyldegaard Hansen, public relations manager for Organic Danemark.
One of the main accomplishments of the Danish organic sector i since its pioneering years has been the cooperation of farmers and processors with the major supermarket chains, a task that Organic Danemark has developed even further.
“We created a tailor-made marketing strategy with each chain,” says Holmbeck. “They are competitors and know we work with all of them, but we make sure to offer each chain added value for our relationship with them.”
Another contributing aspect to the strong development of the organic sector has been the product differentiation, thanks to strong cooperation between organic producers, research institutions and Universities and the amazing support received from the government. “Danemark enjoys an environment that rewards innovation and a commitment to product development and to find more sustainable ways to obtain consumer goods”, says Holmbeck.
Given Denmark’s high levels of organic food consumption, it’s a sure bet that their strategy has paid off. Holmbeck also says that Organic Danemark is using the same approach to increase export activity with supermarket chains outside the country. During Biofach 2009 in Germany, visitors and exhibitors will enjoy a series of seminars and presentations to showcase Danemark’s success story and the different aspects of the programs currently in place , besides the release of results from research showing more evidence of the strong relationship between health issues and organic farming.
Canadian Serial Codes Improve
Posted - November 1, 2008
Canada Expands Organic Data Tracking
By O.W.N. News Network - as as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
Incisive data on organic trade is increasingly available, thanks to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) pioneering efforts. “Canada is the only country in the world that is now tracking organic products,” states AAFC Market Development Advisor Doug Peters, but he adds that others have expressed interest in following suit. In 2007, Canada introduced 41 Harmonized Serial (HS) codes to specifically track organic produce and milk imports. Previously, HS codes only identified product types (eg. Roma tomatoes, Cherry tomatoes) but now it is possible to distinguish between conventionally and organically produced goods.
Canada imports more than 80% of the organic produce it consumes. HS codes help industry to determine market potential by providing data for both price and volume of organic imports and make possible a more responsive approach to international tariff issues involving organics. Peters points out that countries can use HS codes to track their organic exports to Canada, which otherwise might not be monitored.
20 more organic codes were introduced in July 2008, including high volume products like packaged salad greens, berries, teas, olive oil and some prepared tomato sauces and baby foods. This brings the current total to 61 products monitored with an additional 20 codes to be announced in January 2009.
For more, see the Canada Border Services Agency website.
Labels, Tests and Education
Posted - November 1, 2008
Dangers of Playing Hide and Seek with Product Labels
O.W.N. News Network – as printed in O.W.N. Fall 2008
In her new book Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family, author Theresa Holler addresses three problems that haunt the food and household product market: poor labelling, lack of proper testing and lack of education. Frequently, labels omit toxins, and the consumer receives scant information about them. Other products containing toxins can go onto the shelf without proper testing, turning consumers into guinea pigs.
This well referenced text grounded in science, offers tips on simple ways consumers may protect their family’s health from deadly commonplace toxins.
Holler warns against products with hidden chemicals, which can harm children and adults, and lead to sickness, fatigue and obesity. But because of lax labelling regulations and trade secrets, the uninformed consumer cannot choose between good products and toxic ones.
Holler has a Bachelors degree in Biology, holds a Masters Degree in Primary Care Medicine and has completed Doctoral coursework in Medical Writing and Environmental Health. She is director of education for Project Wellness in Roanoke, VA and a public speaker. Holler for Your Health is available online at Amazon and from her website www.holler4health.com.
A portion of proceeds are donated to children who are dying alone in US hospitals.
OTA Receives USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Funding
Posted - October 15, 2008
$750,000 over 3 years to Analyze Barriers to US Organic Exports
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has approved $750,000 in funding over 3 years to the Organic Trade Association in partnership with Sustainable Strategies for projects that analyze technical barriers for the export of US organic products.
“This funding will go a long way towards understanding the hurdles that impede the trade of organic products and finding solutions to opening trade options for US organic producers,” said David Gagnon, OTA’s Chief Operating Officer and OTA leader on US organic export projects.
OTA member Sustainable Strategies: Advisors in Food and Agriculture will conduct comparative GAP analyses and overviews of international markets. (Comparative GAP analyses are detailed, side-by-side comparisons of US organic standards with the standards of other countries.) Each analysis will identify barriers to exporting US organic products to specific markets.
In their project proposal to the USDA, the partners emphasized that US organic producers are disadvantaged because while various foreign nations, certifiers and producers enjoy full access to the US market, US organic producers have no reciprocal access – an inherently uneven playing field.
“As organic production and trade expand around the world, requests from countries for recognition and equivalence of standards grow, as does the need to compare standards,” said Kelly Strzelecki, agricultural economist with the Processed Products and Technical Regulations Division in the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. OTA’s previous work on trade policy and side-by-side comparisons of organic standards has provided the USDA with vital information, she said.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America.
Water Pollution in China
Posted - September 19, 2008
300 million Chinese lack access to safe drinking water
Not only is China one of the world’s 20 most water-deficient countries, but irresponsible corporations and slack government have made water pollution highly prevalent in China. Today, about 70% of all rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in China are affected by water pollution.
Although water pollution legislation is in place in China, laws are not strictly enforced. Too often, local governments turn a blind eye to water pollution. The discharge of untreated wastewater into public bodies of water has become the norm. China’s industries dump an astonishing 40-60 billion tons of untreated wastewater into rivers and lakes every year, leaving little more than a precious 40% of water clean enough for drinking.
As a result, 90 million people in China are directly exposed to water pollution every day. Water for drinking, bathing, cleaning and cooking is often contaminated with toxins exceeding international safety standards.
This is one of the most serious environmental problems in China, and has fatal consequences for the population. The OECD estimated in 2007 that 30,000 Chinese children, mainly in rural areas, die each year from illnesses linked to consuming dirty water. Along China’s major rivers, there appears to be a higher than normal rate of cancer, miscarriages and low IQs.
Greenpeace is currently campaigning against water pollution in China by urging the government and industries to adopt clean production and enforce strict legislation to ensure proper treatment of wastewater.
The campaign will visit the most contaminated water sources in China, such as the heavy industry hubs of Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Chongqing, to expose the severity of China’s water pollution and identify key polluters. The group aims to generat transparency by creating spaces for public water quality monitoring.
From http://www.greenpeace.org/china/en/campaigns/toxics/water-pollution - reprinted with permission of Greenpeace.
Canada Prepares National Regulations
Posted - September 9, 2008
Being “Canada Ready”
By Matthew Holmes, Managing Director of the Organic Trade Association in Canada
Like much of the world, the Canadian organic market is growing at a sometimes-breathless pace. With well over 20% annual growth, the Canadian organic market has been estimated at $1- to $3 billion per year. It is now more than a niche market, responsible for over 1% of all food and beverage sales in the country, and with a significant presence in national grocery chains and through private label product lines.
Considering Canada’s highly educated and environmentally-sensitive population, it is likely this market share will continue to grow. With the implementation of Canada’s Organic Products Regulations (OPR) on Dec. 14, 2008, the case for an upswing in consumer belief in organics is only stronger.
It is worth noting that Canada enjoys the strongest trade relationship with the United States of any country, powerful linkages to the rest of North and South America, an ever-growing Pan-Pacific and Asian trade, and strong traditional trading relationships with Europe’s biggest markets. Considering Canada is the fifth-largest agricultural importer in the world, no one in today’s global organic market should ignore this country’s potential.
This obviously begs the question: What are Canada’s new regulations all about, and what will you need to do to comply with them?
The answer to the first question is straightforward: Canada is in the final stages of implementing a mandatory, exclusive standard for all food and livestock feeds marketed within the country as organic. If your product is not certified to the new Canadian standards by an accredited certifier (one recognized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA), your product will not be allowed to enter the Canadian marketplace.
Which raises the second question: What do you need to do to meet the Canadian requirements?
First and foremost, speak with your certifier to make sure they will be able to offer certification to Canadian standards. A list of pre-approved certifiers active in the Canadian market has been published on the Organic Trade Association’s website.
In addition, all certifiers will need to be accredited by a recognized accreditation body that has agreements in place with CFIA. At this time, the Standards Council of Canada, CAEQ (Quebec), COABC (British Columbia), the International Organic Accreditation Service (IFOAM), and DAP (Germany) have all been audited by CFIA to provide services under the new Canadian regime.
The Canadian organic standards are unique, at times similar to either the U.S. or E.U. standards, though the fundamentals of all three are the same (i.e. third-party verification, inspection and audit trails, conversion, and other key points).
Canada has a positive materials list (the “Permitted Substance List”), which allows only specific uses for specific materials. If the material, input or processing aid you use is not on the list, it is not allowed in organic production or processing.
Once accredited and certified, products must be labeled according to the OPR. Canadian labeling requirements will be very similar to both the U.S. and E.U. A voluntary organic seal will be available, and products will be identified as “Organic” (95% or more), “Made with XX% organic ingredients” (70-95%), or, for products with less than 70%, the organic content may be identified on the ingredient panel (only). Unlike the U.S., Canada will not allow a “100% Organic” claim. Unlike the E.U., Canada does not have a labelling provision for “Transition to Organic” claims.
With the new mandatory regime coming into effect in December, there is an obvious need to phase in enforcement so that trade can continue smoothly. The Canadian industry sector has submitted a transition policy to CFIA allowing for “stream of commerce” flow-through of all products produced before the regulations were mandatory, and the sun-setting of certification. (The latter means one can become certified to the new requirements at the next scheduled annual inspection.) Other specific aspects of the transition policy, such as a voluntary compliance period and labelling options, will be determined in the coming months.
To stay up to date on Canada’s new organic regulations, standards, requirements and market reports, visit www.ota-canada.ca
