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How to Distinguish Organic Products from Non-Organic 🌿🚫 It's important to know how to identify organic products amidst a sea of non-organic options. By understanding the key indicators and labels, we can make informed decisions for ourselves and the environment. Here's a guide to help you spot the difference! ✅ Look for the Organic Certification Label: Certified organic products bear the official logo or label that verifies their organic status. Check for logos such as USDA Organic, EU Organic, or other recognized certifications in your region. 🛒 Read the Ingredients List: Organic products typically have fewer, simple, and recognizable ingredients. They avoid synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 🌱 Choose Locally Grown: Support local farmers who follow organic practices by opting for locally sourced produce. Local, small-scale farmers often don't have organic certification but can still adhere to responsible organic farming methods. 🚫 Avoid Artificial Additives: Organic products do not contain artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. They rely on natural ingredients and processes to maintain freshness and quality. 🔎 Check the Packaging: Organic products may use eco-friendly packaging materials like recycled paper or biodegradable materials. Look for labels indicating sustainable packaging practices. 💬 Ask Questions: Interact with vendors, farmers, or store associates. Discuss their farming methods, use of pesticides, and certifications. Transparency is key in the organic farming community. By applying these simple steps, you can be confident in choosing organic products that promote a healthier lifestyle and support sustainable agricultural practices. Let's prioritize our well-being and the well-being of our planet by embracing organic choices! 🌍🌿 #WOG #WorldOrganicGroup #OrganicProducts #ChooseHealth #SustainableLiving #KnowYourFood #ConsciousConsumption

Organic is the mother of all sustainable farming practices. The rest can only be additionals.

🌿 VesacIndia's Organic Additives: Nurturing Plants & Upcycling Waste 🌿 At VesacIndia, we're passionate about sustainability and plant health. Our organic additives are a prime example of this commitment. Here's how our innovative approach benefits both plants and the environment: What Are Organic Additives? Our organic additives are derived from the waste generated after extracting oil from seeds. This process, known as up-cycling, transforms what would be discarded into a valuable resource for plant and soil health. Benefits of Our Organic Additives: 1. Long-Term Nutrition: These additives provide timely and appropriate nutrition to plants over an extended period (slow releasing nature). Their slow-releasing nature ensures that the soil maintains its nutritional level for longer durations. 2. Microbe Development: Each oil-rich seed contains essential components for healthy plant growth. The combination of these components fosters the development of beneficial microbes, which break down the nutrients, making them easily absorbable by plant roots. 3. Sustainable Upcycling: By finding an application for oil-extracted seed waste, we reduce waste and promote sustainable practices. This process of up-cycling aligns with our commitment to environmental stewardship. 4. Dual Use: In addition to enriching the soil, our organic additives also serve as cattle feed, a practice we observed during our childhood in rural areas. This dual-use further emphasizes the versatility and sustainability of our product. Join Us in Promoting Plant Health & Sustainability! By choosing VesacIndia's organic additives, you're not only providing your plants with the best care but also supporting sustainable practices that benefit the environment. Let's grow healthier plants and a healthier planet together! For more information, contact us at [email protected].

🍄🏭 KYNDA CAN NOW PRODUCE 2,000 TONNES OF MYCELIUM MEAT EACH YEAR THANKS TO ITS NEW COMMERCIAL FACILITY Hamburg-based biotech startup Kynda, which makes plug-and-play bioreactors, starter cultures and mycelium protein ingredients, has begun work on a commercial facility to scale up production of its Kynda Meat. The development comes two months after the company received planning permission for the new factory, a 6,200 sq m site with two production halls sprawling 720 sq m each. Equipped with 30,000 litres of fermentation capacity, the facility will allow Kynda to manufacture 2,500 tonnes of mycelium protein annually, which can be used to make products like chicken and pork analogues, and even dog food. “We’ve outgrown our current lab and fermentation facilities which were, ironically, based in a former pig barn,” said CEO 🍄Daniel MacGowan von Holstein. “We’re therefore thrilled to witness the expansion of our production facilities to continue shaping the future of food production.” Founded in 2019 by von Holstein and COO 🍄 Franziskus Schnabel, Kynda makes use of fungi and food industry sidestreams like soy-, oat- and rice-okara. These byproducts undergo a submerged biomass fermentation process, where microorganisms are rapidly grown in a liquid medium, and the entire biomass becomes the end product. Kynda is in the middle of a $4M seed funding round, and, last year, it received a non-dilutive grant from Germany’s food and agriculture ministry to scale up its fermentation platform and produce mycelium protein more efficiently. It’s one of several fungi protein producers in the country, including Nosh.bio, Bosque Foods and Infinite Roots® (which closed a $58M Series B round in January, claimed to be the largest mycelium investment in Europe). Like Kynda, all these companies are valorising industry sidestreams. Interest in fungi proteins has been expanding lately, with US mycelium producer meati™ bagging $100M in Series C1 financing earlier this month, the biggest alternative protein investment since 2022. And last week, Finnish mycoprotein startup Enifer received €24M in new funding to build a commercial-scale factory. #GreenQueen #altprotein #mycelium #foodtech #sustainability #foodsystems #innovation #futurefood

Good morning everyone, I would like to share a blast from the past: The dramatic [2007] Communication from the European Commission: "The June European Council conclusions stated: "The Council of the European Union discussed the current situation on the dairy market." "The dairy market situation has deteriorated dramatically during the last 12 months. After a price spike in 2007 alongside the high food prices in general,". We know now of course that what ensued was a 3 year investigation packed with scandals of cheaper cheese substitutes [made from vegetable oils, proteins, and additives,] often without clear labelling. These substitutes, produced by companies like KaTech Ingredient Solutions and Cheesepop food group, were designed to capture the taste, texture, and melting properties like the real deal. Cheese analogues were so good because people simply couldn't tell the difference and that was due to one magic ingredient that vegan cheeses today don't have and therefore struggle to replicate the taste and texture: Casein. But if you know me you know where this is going. In recent years there has been an upsurge in companies challenging the dairy industry by creating the casein protein through precision fermentation or through cellular agriculture. TurtleTree (not specifically Casein yet), New Culture, Perfect Day, Formo, Remilk, Imagindairy, and even with molecular agriculture from Pigmentum who have rebranded themselves to Plantopia Bio. (Tal Lutzky and Amir Tiroler) and are using a unique approach by producing casein directly in plants using advanced plant-cell technology https://lnkd.in/e8bdDz_v We are literally this far away 👌 from producing real animal free cheese. hands up if you can't wait for lettuce and oat mozzarella! #cultivated #food #innovation #processedforhealth #technology #cheese

We are proud to help the organic dairy industry to reduce operational costs and ensure a stable future for organic dairy farmer producers. Our blog below outlines how technology is helping the organic dairy industry provide greater returns to their farmer members while meeting their emissions targets. #dairylogistics #organicdairy #supplychain #farmtofork #milkcollection #dairyindustry #routeoptimization https://hubs.ly/Q02XStKJ0

🌱 Global Organic Food Market on a Growth Surge! The Global Organic Food Market is projected to grow from USD 230.45 Bn in 2023 to USD 566.11 Bn by 2030, marking a robust CAGR of 13.7%! Here's 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/damP8mM7 with pesticides and synthetic additives in conventional food is fueling demand for organic options, rich in nutrients and free of harmful chemicals. ♻️ Sustainability at the Core: Sustainability is now a key driver as consumers shift towards eco-friendly and ethical choices, leading organic brands to focus on regenerative agriculture and reduced carbon footprints. 🌾 Rising Demand Across Regions: North America: Leading in organic consumption with government support for organic farming. Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, driven by urbanization, busy lifestyles, and growing preference for ready-to-eat organic options. Europe: Aiming for 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030, bolstered by the European Green Deal. 🚀 Organic food is not just a trend; it's the future of healthier and sustainable living!

Organic Product Industry The organic product industry focuses on producing goods using organic ingredients and sustainable practices, minimizing synthetic chemicals. Key segments include organic food and beverages, personal care, textiles, and household products.   Key Trends 1.     Growing Consumer Awareness: Increasing demand for health-conscious and eco-friendly products. 2.     Sustainability: Emphasis on environmentally friendly farming and reduced carbon footprint. 3.     Regulatory Standards: Compliance with certifications like USDA Organic and EU Organic. 4.     Technological Advances: Innovations in organic farming and product development.   Challenges 1.     High Production Costs: Higher labor and production costs compared to conventional products. 2.     Supply Chain Issues: Limited availability of organic raw materials and distribution challenges. 3.     Regulatory Hurdles: Compliance with diverse and stringent standards, risk of fraudulent labeling.   Market Outlook: The industry is expected to grow due to increasing consumer demand, with improvements in farming techniques and distribution networks enhancing accessibility and affordability.  

In a world with so many sustainability certifications, one consistently rises to the top on the shelf. A new report from Euromonitor shows that 88% of consumers are familiar with organic claims – pretty good when you consider that the national standard has only been around since 2002. While organic is the most familiar claim, not everyone knows what it really means. For example: Do consumers know that organic means no pesticides? Yes. No synthetic chemicals? Yes. But what about animal welfare and climate-smart practices? Not so much. According to Euromonitor, many consumers don’t know that organic practices are designed to improve the land or that Certified Organic products are audited and regulated by the U.S. government. Many also misattribute the top benefits of organic, like chemical avoidance, to the non-GMO label. This week, I am at Organic Week – in Washington, D.C. and talked about this very thing on a panel with Derric N. Pennington, Krista Kinder, and Paul Schiefer. It reminded me how important the organic label is to renewing our food system. And how little time we spend talking about it – bragging about it, even. There is a lot in the standard. So we need to do more to familiarize consumers with all of organic’s benefits. How many consumers, for example, know about the years-long battle to build higher animal-welfare standards into organic? My bet – despite Organic Trade Association and Applegate's efforts with our “Stop Clucking Around” campaign: Not many. There are great folks, at every level, committed to getting the word out. Apart from my work at Applegate, I serve on the board of the Organic Association of Kentucky that focuses on transitioning more Kentucky farmers to organic and shows them the benefits that being certified can have on their farm business. But there is more to be done to inspire commitment to organic among consumers. https://lnkd.in/edUYrJPF

An article in Argus Media and Argus Organic & non-GMO (Mercaris): “Organic-to-conventional ratios for organic corn and soybeans have tightened over the past few years, which has threatened the financial situation of producers.” Why? Organic and conventional ratios tighten for two main reasons - imports & operator quality. Working with organic farmers for the past 10+ years I’ve learned that many of them did it to chase the market gap, not the local ecosystem values of organic. Doing that reduced the management quality of the organic system. >> Producers didn’t have to be good farmers, they just have to do the paperwork. Then… >> When prices tighten, skills aren’t as advanced to manage margin loss, so producers revert to “easier” production methods like going back to conventional or excess tillage. >> High-level organic producers can manage input costs as good or better than their conventional counterparts, a claim to be shared with the [regenerative] camp. >> Organic/clean food could be more attainable for more households, but we prop it up as this elite production method - similar to what the regen camp is doing. Do regenerative things in organic (doesn’t have to be ROC - just do better).