Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Air-freighted Produce Banned from Organic?

If air-freighted produce is banned from being considering organic in the UK, what will happen to the companies that depend on flight for their livelihood? More importantly, does it even matter? Shouldn't we be more considered about the environment and our impact on the world than keeping businesses opened?

"Blue Skies, which exports pre-cut ready-to-eat fruit from Ghana, is cited by those opposing a complete air freight ban. The company's business is totally dependent on air freight.

"Blue Skies' achievements are seen as a model for development. In (Ghana's) Central Region, the company has provided access to drinking water and built roads, enabling farmers to trade and send their children to school," the Soil Association said in a statement.

The consultation indicated that any ban would be introduced over a number of years."


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So many questions yet so few answers. The ban does make sense to me though.