Archives for April 6, 2009

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Consumers seek out cheaper organics, says Soil Association report

By Jess Halliday

The UK organic sector is cheered by a 1.7 per cent increase in the market in 2008 despite the gloom of recession, as a report from the Soil Association sees consumers buying cheaper organics instead of switching back to conventional foods.

US milk pools distorting global dairy costs - EDA

By Neil Merrett

As debate rages in the US over possible amendments to the funding of milk pools, the developments could have major implications for the price paid by global processors on consumption products compared to goods like powders and butter.