tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563218663087796982024-03-05T10:58:16.314-05:00Organic or BustOrganic Food News Archive.Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comBlogger2310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-55290101106515243452010-08-16T20:00:00.000-04:002010-08-16T20:00:02.676-04:00Whole Foods Market Showcases All Organic, USA-Sourced Non-Dairy Beverage Options<span style="font-style:italic;">"AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFMI), today announced the expansion of its all organic and domestically sourced non-dairy beverage line as it launches the company's first almond milk line –including the industry's first-ever private label refrigerated organic almond milk– and light soymilk in Original and Vanilla varieties under its value-priced 365 Organic Everyday Value brand– available now in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. <br /> <br />"When choosing our nutritious non-dairy beverage options, shoppers can feel confident that they're not only getting the freshest, most flavorful options available, but also the peace of mind that the products are all organic and sourced from American farms, at a great value price 365 days a year," said Chris Slick, Senior Global Coordinator for Exclusive and Store Brands for Whole Foods Market. "We're thrilled to continue offering shoppers the highest quality, responsibly sourced choices in the category with our organic store brand line.""</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/whole-foods-market-showcases-all-organic-usa-sourced-non-dairy-beverage-options-100366824.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-81920245189122371632010-08-16T17:00:00.000-04:002010-08-16T17:00:03.794-04:00Whole Foods Market® to Celebrate 30 Years of Organic Agriculture, Environmental Stewardship, Local Communities and Making Grocery Shopping Fun<span style="font-style:italic;">"AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFMI) turns 30 this September, celebrating three decades of offering the highest quality natural and organic foods and supporting organic agriculture, environmental stewardship and local producers. With a birthday bash at its world headquarters and festivities at all of its stores, Whole Foods Market will acknowledge not only its past accomplishments, but also future food, farming and environmental initiatives for healthier communities and planet."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/whole-foods-market-to-celebrate-30-years-of-organic-agriculture-environmental-stewardship-local-communities-and-making-grocery-shopping-fun-100650244.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-69367449973643353692010-08-16T12:00:00.000-04:002010-08-16T12:00:03.681-04:00Celebrity Parents Who Eat Organic<span style="font-style:italic;">"After the success of Food Inc. and Food Revolution, more celebrities are turning to organic foods and products as part of a healthier lifestyle.<br /><br />Courteney Cox, star of Scream 4 and CougarTown, and her husband David Arquette, are buying organic, especially for their 6-year-old daughter Coco.<br /><br />“I try to always be as green as possible,” the actress, 46, told US Magazine. ”For Coco, I got her Organic Matters [products] which Jen Meyer told me about.”</span><br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/2010/08/12/celebrity-parents-who-eat-organic/">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-57940085536118206262010-08-11T20:00:00.000-04:002010-08-11T20:00:00.574-04:00Mosquito spraying concerns organic farmers<span style="font-style:italic;">"BERKLEY, Mass. -- Some farmers are raising questions and concerns about mosquito spraying in southeastern Massachusetts.<br /><br />Several mosquitoes recently tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis, but no human cases have been reported.<br /><br />The state says the pesticide has no significant effect on local farms, but organic farmers say they have to be extra careful.<br /><br />"It can contaminate your crops," said Stephen Murray of Kettle Pond Farm in Berkley.<br /><br />The organic farm supplies produce to about 100 local families."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www2.turnto10.com/news/news/2010/aug/09/mosquito-spraying-concerns-organic-farmers-ar-185461/">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-72057463829189497012010-08-11T17:00:00.000-04:002010-08-11T17:00:01.327-04:00Survey: 40 percent of NY farmers have interest in organic production<span style="font-style:italic;">"Albany, NY -- A survey about organic agriculture showed 40 percent of conventional farmers are responded to the survey are interested in becoming involved in organic production.<br /><br />The survey was conducted in conjunction with the New York Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.<br /><br />“As organic food sales continue to expand in the marketplace, organic production continues to be an increasingly viable farm opportunity,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/farms/2010/08/survey_40_percent_of_ny_farmer.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-2064727237125612642010-08-11T12:00:00.000-04:002010-08-11T12:00:02.793-04:00Keeki Pure and Simple deals in organic and gluten-free products<span style="font-style:italic;">"GRAND RAPIDS — Keeki Pure and Simple started after mothers-turned-entrepreneurs Natalie Bauss and Katy Scheffler wanted to do something for their children.<br /><br />They have channeled their passion for organic ingredients and concerns about food allergies into the Keeki Pure and Simple line of products: lip balm, nail polish and polish remover."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/08/keeki_pure_and_simple_deals_in.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-59584056136689746942010-08-10T20:00:00.000-04:002010-08-10T20:00:02.320-04:00Finding Organic Baby Food Just Got a Whole Lot Easier<span style="font-style:italic;">"PETERBOROUGH, N.H., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Whole Foods Market is augmenting its healthy baby snack category with the inclusion of 3 new products from Little Duck Organics, makers of all-natural snacks for infants and toddlers. In the North Atlantic region, families will now be able to buy certified organic packages of freeze dried apples and bananas, strawberries and mangoes and apples and blueberries. Each package is 100% pure fruit. There are no fillers, no added sugars, and no preservatives or artificial flavors."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/finding-organic-baby-food-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-100108019.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-23676273777106939442010-08-10T17:00:00.000-04:002010-08-10T17:00:01.884-04:00FBD: China Minzhong Food Corporation raises stake in Fujian Minzhong Organic Food (China)<span style="font-style:italic;">"August 5 - The Board of Directors of China Minzhong Food Corporation Limited wishes to announce that the Company has completed its investment in the capital of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fujian Minzhong Organic Food Co., Ltd from US$29,080,000 to US$99,080,000, which had been previously approved by the Board.<br /><br />The Board has approved a further increase in its investment in the capital of Fujian Minzhong from US$99,080,000 to US$125,080,000."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://foodbizdaily.com/articles/97542-china-minzhong-food-corporation-raises-stake-in-fujian-minzhong.aspx">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-34376861474963767322010-08-10T12:00:00.000-04:002010-08-10T12:00:06.587-04:00Robotic automation raises the bar for organic food packaging<span style="font-style:italic;">"To meet growing consumer demand for its line of nutritious food bars, Organic Food Bar, Corona, CA, teamed with Bosch Packaging Technology to install three new packaging machines selected to meet the company’s high output demands while maintaining its stringent commitment to sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint.<br /><br />Organic Food Bar was founded in 2001 with a mission to provide easily accessible, nutritious snack products for people on the go. The company’s products are now carried in a number of health food and specialty supermarkets throughout North America and the world."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.packworld.com/article-30177">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-75541008735579141312010-08-05T20:00:00.000-04:002010-08-05T20:00:01.758-04:00Organic restaurant for pampered pets<span style="font-style:italic;">"Organic chicken risotto and bolognese are popular dishes at Chew Chew restaurant, and patrons can't get enough of the frothed goats milk cappuccino sprinkled with dried liver treats.<br /><br />Chew Chew, in Wollstonecraft on Sydney's lower north shore, specialises in organic pet food for cats and dogs."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/entrepreneur/organic-restaurant-for-pampered-pets-20100805-11i0e.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-56171540206976229792010-08-05T17:00:00.000-04:002010-08-05T17:00:02.038-04:00100 free Organic Food Festival tickets<span style="font-style:italic;">"The Organic Food Festival 2010, taking place on 11-12th September 2010 in Bristol on the Harbourside, is Europe’s largest organic showcase event and one of the UK’s leading food festivals. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the Festival demonstrates the growth of the organic movement and the increased recognition of the role organic production can play in creating a sustainable future."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theecologist.org/subscriber_offers/554873/100_free_organic_food_festival_tickets.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-54545553675134323572010-08-05T12:00:00.000-04:002010-08-05T12:00:05.113-04:00Whole Foods Market Reports Third Quarter Results<span style="font-style:italic;">"AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: WFMI) today reported results for the 12-week third quarter ended July 4, 2010. Sales increased 15% to $2.2 billion. Comparable store sales increased 8.8%, or 6.3% on a two-year stacked basis. Identical store sales, excluding three relocations, increased 8.4%, or 4.6% on a two-year stacked basis. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) increased 27% to $179.8 million from $141.4 million last year. Income available to common shareholders increased 88% to $65.7 million from $35.0 million last year, and diluted earnings per share increased 53% to $0.38. Results included relocation, store closure and lease termination costs of $0.7 million versus $18.2 million in the prior year. "</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/whole-foods-market-reports-third-quarter-results-99880254.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-1145150922235717382010-08-04T22:10:00.000-04:002010-08-04T22:11:26.627-04:00Sting and wife Trudie Styler embrace la dolce vita as they sell their organic wares from deep in the heart of Tuscany Read more: http://www.dailymail<span style="font-style:italic;">"It's been their home from home for the past 13 years.<br /><br />But today, Sting and Trudie Styler opened their Italian estate to the commercial masses as they launched their new organic shop.<br />The rock and roll couple have opened a food store called Tenuta il Palagio, which will sell olive oil, wine, honey and salami.<br /><br />All the produce is grown and farmed on their 900-acre Il Palagio estate and until now it has only been sold directly to outlets in the U.S. and Britain, including Harrods. <br /><br />But from today, locals and fans alike will be able to purchase some of the singer's organic wares."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1300401/Sting-wife-Trudie-Styler-embrace-la-dolce-vita-sell-organic-wares-deep-heart-Tuscany.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-73550412537845704322010-08-03T12:00:00.000-04:002010-08-03T12:00:03.566-04:00UAE to have 40 organic farms by June 2011<span style="font-style:italic;">"Dubai, 2nd Aug. 2010 (WAM) -- The UAE has 13 organic farms at present and is planning to have 23 more by June 2011, raising to 40 the total number of organic farms in the country. Thirteen organic farms registered with the Ministry of Environment and Water up to the half of the current year, an increase of 25 per cent over the same period last year, Eng. Mansour Al Mansouri, Director of Agricultural Development At the Ministry said. We will commence work in next September to transform 23 conventional farms into organic orchards by June 2011, he added in a statement to the Arabic daily Al Ittiahd. He indicated that the Ministry started in July to offer farmers 172 shade, cool canopies at half prices. The distribution process will continue until the end of the current year, he said. According to him, the Ministry is intending to regulate marketing of locally produced or imported organic products in partnership with the private sector. "</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1278055864906&p=1135099400124&pagename=WAM%2FWamLocEnews%2FW-T-LEN-FullNews">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-79564668616042391742010-08-02T20:00:00.000-04:002010-08-02T20:00:02.291-04:00Herbicide-tainted manure wilts organic crops across Whatcom County<span style="font-style:italic;">"BELLINGHAM Whatcom County organic farmers and gardeners are reporting severe crop damage that appears to be linked to herbicide contamination in the manure and compost they obtain from non-organic farms and dairies for use as natural fertilizer.<br />The herbicide suspected is known as aminopyralid. It is not believed to pose much danger to humans, other mammals or birds, but it’s tough on broadleaf plants. Farmers use it for weed control in pastures and fields that grow silage crops for dairy cows."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/08/01/1551497/agriculture-herbicide-tainted.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-6583544344333439092010-08-02T17:00:00.000-04:002010-08-02T17:00:02.340-04:00South Dakota Announces New Organic Food Rules<span style="font-style:italic;">"In South Dakota new legislation went into effect July 1 allowing the creation of new rules and regulations on organic food sold in farmers markets. The regulations were created by the state Department of Health in tandem with the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service.<br /> <br />The rules state, "Many growers and specialty food entrepreneurs in South Dakota are adding value to the fresh, whole fruits and vegetables grown in South Dakota. Whole raw fruits and vegetables can currently be sold without any regulatory requirements. Once a raw fruit and/or a vegetable has been processed, specific requirements need to be followed to ensure the safety of the product.""</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/08/south-dakota-announces-new-organic-food-rules/">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-21694306910952684282010-08-02T12:00:00.001-04:002010-08-02T12:00:02.918-04:00Alemany Farm Claims To Reduce San Francisco's Crime By Growing Organic Food (VIDEO)<span style="font-style:italic;">"In this clip, KVIE Public Television reports from Alemany Farm, a four acre organic paradise amidst the urban sprawl of one of San Francisco's worst crime areas.<br /><br />Executive Director Alice Carruthers says her vision with the non-profit "was to slow the crime down." Since the farm began in 1991, families have been able to put fresh organic food on their tables and find a safe haven from the hostile environment where their children can play and learn about the environment."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/29/alemany-farm-reducing-san_n_638053.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-34042890464317775732010-07-27T19:45:00.001-04:002010-07-27T19:46:30.965-04:00Smart Balance to launch organic soy milk at Whole Foods<span style="font-style:italic;">"Smart Balance, purveyors of my favorite vegan buttery spread, has stepped into the organic soy milk arena with the national launch of Earth Balance Organic Soymilk—available exclusively at Whole Foods beginning in August.<br /><br />"We are thrilled to be partnering with Whole Foods, a retail industry leader in providing new and innovative products to health-conscious consumers, on the launch of our new Earth Balance Soymilk,” said Smart Balance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Hughes. “This new product joins the super-premium family of Earth Balance® branded products, including buttery spreads, shortenings and nut butters. Importantly, it will provide consumers with the only refrigerated soy milk product in the market that is both organic and Non-GMO Project certified." </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thisdishisvegetarian.com/2010/07/0646smart-balance-to-launch-organic-soy.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-31588748680102920532010-07-26T21:00:00.000-04:002010-07-26T21:00:00.347-04:00Florida Supplement Receives USDA Organic Certification<span style="font-style:italic;">"http://www.FloridaSupplement.com, a GMP compliant contract manufacturer and packager of nutritional supplements based in Hollywood, Florida, announced that it has received organic certification from Quality Certification Services, a USDA National Organic Certification Program. USDA organic certification allows Florida Supplement’s customers to differentiate themselves in the marketplace and provide high quality, USDA certified organic products to the end consumer."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/organic-certification/florida-supplement/prweb4300554.htm">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-7644749463120853632010-07-26T12:00:00.000-04:002010-07-26T12:00:05.995-04:00Food recall: Sprouts from Specialty Farms linked to Listeria affects six states<span style="font-style:italic;">"Do you eat alfalfa sprouts? Another sprout recall has been announced, this time from Specialty Farms. Some recalled sprouts have recently tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.<br /><br />These recalled sprouts were sold and distributed in stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Pennsylvania. They were sold in 4 ounce plastic containers with a "sell by date of 7/26/2010". Consumers should check packaging for the names Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and upc number 8192400108 or Organic Sprout Salad with the upc number 8192400024. No other Specialty Farms products are involved in this recall."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-38960-Ashland-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2010m7d25-Food-recall-Sprouts-from-Specialty-Farms-linked-to-Listeria-affects-six-states">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-54820288512311186022010-07-22T17:26:00.000-04:002010-07-22T17:27:13.873-04:00realbuzz.com's Top 10 Tips to get Your Kids to Eat Healthily<span style="font-style:italic;">"LONDON, July 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping your children to develop healthy eating habits is all down to the way in which you approach food as they learn from you as parents and responsible people. It is not always easy to get them to eat food that is good for them, but at realbuzz.com we've come up with our top 10 tips, to help you out and remind you what's good and what's not!<br />Children need vital vitamins and nutrients to grow - and during the holidays giving them healthy food and healthy snacks will give them the boundless energy to enjoy all the entertainment you have lined up for them."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/realbuzzcoms-top-10-tips-to-get-your-kids-to-eat-healthily-98901194.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-51777520393511952282010-07-22T17:24:00.000-04:002010-07-22T17:25:11.769-04:00New Leaf Brands Expands Distribution With Whole Foods Market(R)<span style="font-style:italic;">"New Leaf Brands, Inc. (NLEF 0.27, -0.02, -6.90%) ("Company"), a provider of great tasting, all natural, healthy beverages, today announced the expansion of their distribution with Whole Foods Market(R) through 42 additional Southern Pacific division stores.<br /><br />Whole Foods Market is the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods with more than 270 stores throughout North America and the United Kingdom. The company has authorized distribution of New Leaf's unique tea flavors sweetened with 100% organic cane sugar, in 42 additional stores in the Southern Pacific division which includes Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. New Leaf is already available in Whole Foods' Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Rocky Mountain Division stores."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-leaf-brands-expands-distribution-with-whole-foods-marketr-2010-07-22?reflink=MW_news_stmp">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-68732074376557118242010-07-21T21:00:00.000-04:002010-07-21T21:00:00.226-04:00Truly Organic Baking Wins 2010 sofi™ Gold Award for Outstanding USDA Organic Product From the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade<span style="font-style:italic;">"SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Truly Organic Baking’s Bakers Basics™ Organic Banana Bread Mix was named Outstanding USDA Organic Product of 2010 in the 38th Annual sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. The sofi™ Awards recognize the best in specialty food and beverages and are a coveted industry honor. “sofi” stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation.<br /><br />Truly Organic Baking was one of 140 Silver Finalists selected by a national panel of specialty food experts from a record 2,257 contenders this year. The winners were announced at a red-carpet ceremony June 28 at the 56th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Noted Executive chef Dan Barber presented Kari Ani Shiozawa, Founder & CEO of Truly Organic Baking, with her sofi™ Gold Award, a chef statue."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100721006484&newsLang=en">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-24620322917906180522010-07-21T16:41:00.001-04:002010-07-21T16:41:31.481-04:00Apple Rush Receives $100,000 in Funding to Introduce Newly Designed Organic Beverage Line<span style="font-style:italic;">"GLENVIEW, Ill., Jul 21, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Apple Rush Co., Inc. (Pink Sheets:APRU) is pleased to announce that the Company has received $100,000 through a joint venture agreement with Stealth Funding, LLC for the purchase of new inventory with no dilution to its existing shareholders. Through this joint venture agreement, Apple Rush has acquired a fifty percent equity position of Apple Rush II, LLC. Stealth Funding has invested $100,000 in return for its fifty percent equity position in the joint venture company. The Company's use of funds includes but is not limited to an August production run, marketing activities, newly designed logo/packaging and the renewal of its organic certification "</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-rush-receives-100000-in-funding-to-introduce-newly-designed-organic-beverage-line-2010-07-21?reflink=MW_news_stmp">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356321866308779698.post-29516666690206788752010-07-20T21:00:00.000-04:002010-07-20T21:00:00.140-04:00Dagoba Organic Chocolate Brings the Exotic Essence of Chai to the Drinking Chocolate Experience<span style="font-style:italic;">"HERSHEY, Pa., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Dagoba Organic Chocolate releases the first-ever organic Chai Drinking Chocolate, giving consumers an indulgent new way to enjoy chai that is 100% organic and fair-trade certified. Dagoba® Chai Drinking Chocolate is made with the finest organic cacao powder, bits of pure, unsweetened dark chocolate, cane sugar, crystallized ginger and essence of chai.<br /><br />Chai has long been a popular tea-based beverage throughout India and South Asia with increased inclusion on the menus of coffee houses and beverage bars across the United States. The depth and complexity of Dagoba Chai Drinking Chocolate gives consumers a most authentic way to enjoy both Dagoba chocolate and the essence of chai – a blend of aromatic Indian spices and herbs, typically including cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, peppercorn, and cloves."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dagoba-organic-chocolate-brings-the-exotic-essence-of-chai-to-the-drinking-chocolate-experience-98825824.html">Read the article</a>Organic or Busthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107286056545430188noreply@blogger.com