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"Glen Allen, VA (PRWEB) May 5, 2008 -- Fresh Fruit Baskets, a leading gourmet gift baskets (http://www.freshfruitbaskets.com) company, launches a new website designed to enhance the customer shopping experience. A business already known for its high quality fruit gifts, Fresh Fruit Baskets raises the bar on current industry usability practices. The new site adds value to the customer shopping experience with its easy navigation, simple checkout, enhanced website security and expanded fruit gift selection.
"Customers have really enjoyed saving time by going to one website to find specialized, gourmet fruit gift baskets at competitive prices," said Takiya Stewart, co-founder of Fresh Fruit Baskets. "From organic fruit baskets (http://www.freshfruitbaskets.com/organic-gift-baskets) to chocolate-covered strawberries, we have the perfect gift for any occasion - our customers love the new design." The new site helps achieve the company's single goal: deliver delicious gifts on time."
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Monday, May 5, 2008
Some Say GMOs and Organic Farming Don't Mix
"Genetic Engineering incompatible with Organic Agriculture
In reaction on the current rise in food prices and the crises in many developing countries following from that, some scientists claim that genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) combined with Organic Agriculture would be the best way to grow food for a rising population. The organic agricultural movement and the standards and regulations on Organic Agriculture clearly reject genetic engineering as it is not compatible with its principles[1].
Organic and GMO agriculture are based on different values and a different attitude towards nature. The current environmental crisis, leading to desertification, biodiversity loss and climate change, has shown that a controlling attitude of humans toward nature is counterproductive. Gene technology is not a value free technology but is an expression of a worldview in which nature can and should be ruled and manipulated as much as possible to keep agriculture manageable in industrialized agriculture. In contrast, Organic Agriculture [2] departs from a different attitude towards nature and aims at cooperating with nature in an ecological way supporting self regulation and biodiversity within the agro-ecosystem of a farm. In this way natural resources, the very base of agriculture can be sustainably maintained instead of getting destroyed and diminished."
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In reaction on the current rise in food prices and the crises in many developing countries following from that, some scientists claim that genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) combined with Organic Agriculture would be the best way to grow food for a rising population. The organic agricultural movement and the standards and regulations on Organic Agriculture clearly reject genetic engineering as it is not compatible with its principles[1].
Organic and GMO agriculture are based on different values and a different attitude towards nature. The current environmental crisis, leading to desertification, biodiversity loss and climate change, has shown that a controlling attitude of humans toward nature is counterproductive. Gene technology is not a value free technology but is an expression of a worldview in which nature can and should be ruled and manipulated as much as possible to keep agriculture manageable in industrialized agriculture. In contrast, Organic Agriculture [2] departs from a different attitude towards nature and aims at cooperating with nature in an ecological way supporting self regulation and biodiversity within the agro-ecosystem of a farm. In this way natural resources, the very base of agriculture can be sustainably maintained instead of getting destroyed and diminished."
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The Duke of Cambridge Named Britain's Best Organic Restaurant
"London (PTI): The Duke of Cambridge, a pub owned by an NRI restaurateur Geetie Singh in Islington on the outskirts of London has been chosen as the best organic restaurant in Britain.
"It is fabulous to be recognised by someone like Soil Association" Singh said on Monday.
Soil Association lays down industry standards for organic food in the country."
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"It is fabulous to be recognised by someone like Soil Association" Singh said on Monday.
Soil Association lays down industry standards for organic food in the country."
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Forbes Magazine Covers Dr. Bronner's Troubles
"As near as you can discern from the cryptic labels of his liquid soaps, the late Emil Bronner believed in the wisdom of Rudyard Kipling, the work ethic of Mark Spitz and the unity of mankind.
His heirs are more straightforward, though less accepting of humankind. A lawsuit filed by All One God Faith--which does business as Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps--this week accused 13 cosmetic competitors in the washing game of false advertising through the misuse of the label "organic" on their products.
The suit was filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco. Dr. Bronner's accuses these companies, which include Kiss My Face, Stella McCartney America, Estee Lauder and Hain Celestial Group, of using petroleum-based ingredients in their potions. That, according to Dr. Bronner's, means they are falsely advertising themselves as organic manufacturers. With growing public interest in all things green, Dr. Bronner's claims it is losing sales."
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His heirs are more straightforward, though less accepting of humankind. A lawsuit filed by All One God Faith--which does business as Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps--this week accused 13 cosmetic competitors in the washing game of false advertising through the misuse of the label "organic" on their products.
The suit was filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco. Dr. Bronner's accuses these companies, which include Kiss My Face, Stella McCartney America, Estee Lauder and Hain Celestial Group, of using petroleum-based ingredients in their potions. That, according to Dr. Bronner's, means they are falsely advertising themselves as organic manufacturers. With growing public interest in all things green, Dr. Bronner's claims it is losing sales."
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48 Chemical Polluants Found in Pets
"TERRE HAUTE — A recent study conducted by an environmental group concluded that cats most likely have more mercury in their systems than most people, and dogs were found to have twice as much chemicals from stain resistant carpets and sofas. Walking on stain-resistant carpets and lounging on sofas can loosen perfluorochemicals, aka PFCs, which can then be inhaled.
A not-for-profit research organization in Washington, D.C., the Environmental Working Group, took samples from healthy cats and dogs at a clinic in Mechanicsville, Va. Cats and dogs were found to be contaminated with 48 of 70 industrial chemicals tested. Richard Wiles and his colleagues revealed a number of chemicals, which included Teflon for stain resistance, flame retardants found on furniture upholstery, and mercury (which may come from cat food). Some chemicals found in plastics (phthalates) and lead were lower in pets than in people. Dogs were found to have more than twice the levels of stain fighting PFCs than people. Cats had mercury levels five times the amount usually found in people. The group discovered levels of flame-retardant polybrominated diphenyl ethers, aka PBDEs, to be 23 times higher."
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A not-for-profit research organization in Washington, D.C., the Environmental Working Group, took samples from healthy cats and dogs at a clinic in Mechanicsville, Va. Cats and dogs were found to be contaminated with 48 of 70 industrial chemicals tested. Richard Wiles and his colleagues revealed a number of chemicals, which included Teflon for stain resistance, flame retardants found on furniture upholstery, and mercury (which may come from cat food). Some chemicals found in plastics (phthalates) and lead were lower in pets than in people. Dogs were found to have more than twice the levels of stain fighting PFCs than people. Cats had mercury levels five times the amount usually found in people. The group discovered levels of flame-retardant polybrominated diphenyl ethers, aka PBDEs, to be 23 times higher."
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More Gardeners are Going Organic
"Step into a garden center or hardware store, and it's likely you'll see "green," "organic" and "eco-friendly" slapped on myriad products.
Organic gardening has hit prime time; it is no longer solely the domain of hemp-clad hippies living in multicolored buses.
And it is not just vegetables; every facet of yard maintenance -- soil conditioning, weed and pest control and lawn care -- now can be done using organic products. This is nothing new. Legions of gardeners have been doing this for years."
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Organic gardening has hit prime time; it is no longer solely the domain of hemp-clad hippies living in multicolored buses.
And it is not just vegetables; every facet of yard maintenance -- soil conditioning, weed and pest control and lawn care -- now can be done using organic products. This is nothing new. Legions of gardeners have been doing this for years."
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Organic Hypoallergenic Anti-Microbial Towels from Everett Stunz
"NewswireToday - /newswire/ - La Jolla, CA, United States, 05/03/2008 - Nandina towels are available at EverettStunz.com; they also offer a wide range of adjustable beds that fit your lifestyle.
Although bamboo has long been known in Asia for its many unique applications, the idea of using bamboo to spin yarns is a much more recent technology. The story of eco-friendly Nandina the Future Fiber begins in Japan where considerable research and experimentation has been done with recyclable and environmentally friendly plant fibers. Created through a unique process of spinning 75% bamboo, an entirely renewable resource, and 25% organic cotton together to produce a product that is inherently hypoallergenic, anti-microbial, mold and mildew resistant. Nandina towels have the luster of silk and the feel of cashmere, but are naturally strong and durable, yet maintaining a natural green quality. These natural, eco-friendly fibers called 'Future Fibers', and are available in several jewel tone colors; all made with natural low impact organic dies."
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Although bamboo has long been known in Asia for its many unique applications, the idea of using bamboo to spin yarns is a much more recent technology. The story of eco-friendly Nandina the Future Fiber begins in Japan where considerable research and experimentation has been done with recyclable and environmentally friendly plant fibers. Created through a unique process of spinning 75% bamboo, an entirely renewable resource, and 25% organic cotton together to produce a product that is inherently hypoallergenic, anti-microbial, mold and mildew resistant. Nandina towels have the luster of silk and the feel of cashmere, but are naturally strong and durable, yet maintaining a natural green quality. These natural, eco-friendly fibers called 'Future Fibers', and are available in several jewel tone colors; all made with natural low impact organic dies."
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