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Review: 14th BioFach America Latina - Bio Brazil Fair in Sao Paulo
International_EN Latin America
27.09.2018 EditorFrom 6 to 9 June, the Anhembi exhibition center in Sao Paulo hosted the international organic sector in Brazil for the first time, as the organizers announced only now.
Control authority audit: Any residue is suspicious
International_EN Latin America
23.08.2018 Leo FrühschützIn January 2018, the auditors of the EU Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety reviewed a control body operating in the Dominican Republic. By their criticism, they overshoot the mark.
Chile as first Latin American country to ban plastic bags
International_EN Latin America
08.08.2018 EditorAfter the successful approval by the Chilean congress and the initiative of new state president Sebastián Piñera, Chile has now banned plastic bags as the first country in Latin America.
Nicaragua: Riots affect organic farms and social initiatives
International_EN Latin America
25.06.2018In mid-April the riots began in Nicaragua. The people expressed their frustration after more than a decade of oppression. Since then, the Ortega regime has been crushing the people´s revolt with brutal force. There is a need for soldarity.
USA: smiley label for GMO foods introduced
International_EN Latin America
15.05.2018 EditorGMWatch UK informed about the proposals of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to label food that contains genetically engeneered ingredients. The drafts show smileys and sunny faces as labels.
Brazil: Green Rio gathers representatives of the Green Economy
International_EN Latin America
24.04.2018 EditorOn May 24, 25 and 26, the seventh edition of Green Rio/Green Latin America will take place at Marina da Glória venue in Rio de Janeiro. The event will bring together exhibitors and speakers from the organic and sustainable sector as well as representatives of the Green Economy.
Arla Foods on acquisition tour
International_EN Latin America
13.02.2018 EditorArla Foods the world’s largest producer of organic dairy productswill acquire Yeo Valley Dairies Limited, UK and announced new partnership with Britain’s leading organic dairy brand.
Chile: new organic label launched
International_EN Latin America
07.12.2017 EditorAll organic agricultural products marketed in Chile or abroad will carry the new Chilean organic label in future.
Brazil: Natura finalizes The Body Shop deal
International_EN Latin America
24.11.2017 EditorNatura Cosmeticos, the Brazilian leader in the cosmetics industry has finalized the acquisition of The Body Shop from French group L’Oréal after achieving permission by the competition watchdogs.
Argentina: Argencert founder Laura Montenegro passed away
International_EN Latin America
02.11.2017 EditorOn Saturday October 28 Laura Montenegro passed away in Buenos Aries, Argentina. She was one of the international leaders of the organic sector. She pioneered third party certification in Argentina and built up her company, Argencert, into one of the significant certifying bodies.
Illegal cultivation of GM soya: a threat to Mexican beekeepers
International_EN Latin America
10.10.2017 EditorThe illegal cultivation of GM soya beans in Mexico poses a threat to the livelihood of the indigenous Mayan beekeepers on the Yucatan peninsula. Mexican delegation seeks supporters in Germany – visit to Naturland.
Unilever takes over Brazilian organic producer Mãe Terra
International_EN Latin America
05.10.2017 EditorBy its own account, Unilever has announced to take over the Brazilian organic food producer Mãe Terra for an unknown sum.
Brazil: Natura acquires The Body Shop
International_EN Latin America
01.08.2017 EditorBrazil´s biggest company for phyto and natural cosmetics Natura Cosmeticos is acquiring the British cosmetics cpmpany The Body Shop owned by L´Oréal for 1 bilion Euro.
Ecovia: Latin American Summit tackles food fraud & ethical sourcing
International_EN Latin America
21.07.2017 EditorThe Latin American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will focus on food fraud, ethical sourcing, and sustainable ingredients. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence the executive summit will take place in São Paulo on 18-20th September.
Brazil´s organic trade fairs with significant growth
International_EN Latin America
07.07.2017 EditorFrom 7 to 10 June the 13th Biofach America Latina – Bio Brazil Fair saw around 35% more than visitors than the previous year (25,664) and 167 purely organic exhibitors (2016: 117).
Ritter Sport: "sustainability " more important than organic
International_EN Latin America
27.06.2017 Kai KreuzerRitter Sport likes to parade its green image. This German chocolate manufacturer does have an organic line in its product range, but it's not doing so well. Four years ago, Ritter wanted to withdraw from its organic business and convert to “sustainable raw materials”, although it didn't carry through its intention. Now, however, the decision has obviously been made. The company is demanding that 3,500 cocoa farmers in Nicaragua acquire UTZ or Fairtrade certification, which in effect will put an end to organic cropping on these farms.
BioFach America Latina – Bio Brazil Fair 2017
International_EN Latin America
25.05.2017 EditorBioFach America Latina – Bio Brazil Fair is Brazil’s most important meeting point for the organic sector and a focal point for visitors and exhibitors from around the world. After its outstanding success in 2016, this year's fair will open its doors from 7 to 10 June 2017. The 13th edition will take place in the Biennial Pavilion, Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil.
FiBL trial in Bolivia: comparing cacao in agroforestry and monoculture
International_EN Latin America
28.03.2017 EditorBecause of the growing demand for cacao the land under cultivation has expanded in tropical forest areas and monoculture has replaced agroforestry systems.
EU-Chile: organic trade agreement to be signed
International_EN Latin America
08.03.2017 EditorOn 6 March 2017, the European Council adopted a decision on the signing of an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Chile on trade in organic products.
EU organic law opposes organic mate tea
International_EN Latin America
08.02.2017 EditorOrganic or not organic? The issue is not clear in the case of mate tea. The EU Commission and the organic authorities in a number of federal states in Germany question whether certified organic mate tea from South America can be sold as an organic food item.
Argentinia: Federal Prosecutor requests ban on GMO crops
International_EN Latin America
03.01.2017 EditorThe Argentinian Federal Prosecutor Fabián Canda has officially filed a request to the Federal Administrative Court of Buenos Aires to prohibit the sale of GMO seeds that are designed to be grown with glyphosate herbicides (Roundup Ready).
German Minister for the Environment opposed to the release of organisms with a 'gene-drive'
International_EN Latin America
07.12.2016 EditorThe German Minister for the Environment, Barbara Hendricks, has taken a clear stand against any release of genetically engineered organisms inheriting a 'gene drive'.
Moratorium on new genetic extinction technology at UN convention
International_EN Latin America
06.12.2016 EditorGene drive technology poses serious and potentially irreversible threats to biodiversity, as well as national sovereignty, peace, and food security, declare 160 global groups at the COP13 meetings in Cancun, Mexico.
Tribunal gathers evidence of Monsanto´s ecocide
International_EN Latin America
23.10.2016The Monsanto Tribunal was held in the middle of October in The Hague. A panel of five prestigious judges listened to witnesses from all over the world. Lawyers, farmers, mothers, health experts and scientists made serious accusations against the American chemicals and seed corporation Monsanto. The aim is to incorporate ecocide into international law. The People´s Assembly, that was held in parallel to the Tribunal, has already “condemned“ Monsanto (watch the videos). More reports from The Hague.
4th Mexican Health Products Summit
International_EN Latin America
14.09.2016 RedaktionOn 27-29th January 2017, the Mexican Health Products Summit will take place in Puerto Vallarta.
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