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News for buyers and sellers of natural, organic and specialty products May 20, 2008
IndustryUpdate



Bush Aid Package Includes GM
President Bush's recent request to Congress for a $770 million aid package to ease the global food crisis earmarks $150 million for developmental farming, which includes the use of genetically modified crops.
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Related stories:
Genetic research upends biotech safety assumptions  8/1/2008
Gene study findings seed concern about genetically modified crops  7/17/2007





$289 Billion Farm Bill Passed with Support for Organics
Last week, Congress passed the Farm Bill by a majority, including improvements in funding allocations favorable to the nutrition and organic industries. The bill goes to President Bush this week.
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Related stories:
What the Farm Bill means for organic  5/19/2008
Senate approves farm bill  1/8/2008





California's Prop 65 Proposes New Regulations
The California Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has proposed additional regulatory language specifically for ingredients that are both beneficial to human health and known carcinogens at high dosages.
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Related stories:
Swanson Health Products targets California Prop. 65  2/5/2008





Corn Prices Boost Sugar Use
Rising corn prices might soon encourage manufacturers to replace high-fructose corn syrup with sugar, according to sugar industry members.
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Related stories:
FDA makes statement on HFCS natural claim  5/5/2008
Biofuels send organic meat prices soaring  2/19/2008





Cornucopia Files Complaint against Dean
Organic industry watchdog Cornucopia Institute has filed a legal complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the legality of the milk that Dallas-based Dean Foods labels as organic under the Horizon Organic brand.
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Related stories:
Cornucopia files complaint against Horizon  8/15/2006
Battle churns over organic milk  3/1/2006






Organic Ink, featuring Samuel Fromartz

Samuel FromartzWhat the Farm Bill Means for Organic

This year's Farm Bill was perhaps a belated sign of recognition that the $17 billion organics industry did indeed qualify as a sector deserving support...







Natural Marketplace 2008

Natural MarketPlace 2008 Trade Show in Las Vegas Fast Approaching
Natural MarketPlace 2008, the tradeshow of the Natural Products Association and the natural products industry's longest-running trade show, takes place July 17-19 in Las Vegas.
Click here to register online today!...




ExpoUpdate



Spirit of Organic Award Nominations Now Being Accepted and Registration is Open for Two Wednesday Tours

The Natural Foods Merchandiser Spirit of Organic Award
This award, presented by New Hope Natural Media since 2001, recognizes "heroes" of the organic community. Nominees for the award come from all segments of the organic marketplace. Winners demonstrate commitment, innovation, entrepreneurship, passion for organics, and a determination to change the way we farm, eat, and live. The Award will be presented on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as a part of the Organic Harvest Festival, an exhibitor tabletop event featuring live music, great conversation, and organic food and drink. To submit a nomination for the Spirit of Organic Award, please click here.

Organic Farm Tour of Decas Botanical Synergies
Visit one conventional and one organic cranberry bog in the Boston area. Wet and dry harvesting techniques and cranberry processing will be demonstrated. Topics of discussion to include organic certification and merchandising. Box lunch is served, space is limited, and cost is $60.

Retail Store Tour

The 2008 Retail Store Tour will visit Debra's Natural Gourmet, Cambridge Naturals, and Pemberdon Farms—all notable natural products and specialty stores in the Boston and Cambridge area. Lunch will be provided, and cost is $60.

Register Today
Natural Products Expo East 2008 registration is FREE for qualified retail buyers, brokers, and distributors until Sept. 12. For more information or to register, visit www.expoeast.com or call 1.866.458.4935 or 1.303.390.1776.

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All Natural Products Expos are produced by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc.

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