Cocoa Mojo Switches to Organic Palm Sugar

"Evergreen, Co (PRWEB) October 31, 2008 -- EnerHealthBotanicals is re-releasing its organic hot cocoa mix called Cocoa Mojo with the addition of organic palm sugar. Cocoa Mojo was the first organic hot cocoa mix to add Cordyceps and Ganoderma herbs for immune enhancement. By using evaporated palm sugar as the natural sweetener Cocoa Mojo has lowered the glycemic index by 40% and added more nutrition to a favorite winter beverage.

This immune boosting hot chocolate cocoa comes back just in time for the winter flu season. Cordyceps and Ganoderma have long been used in china for building the immune system so it was the perfect herbal compliment for a traditional hot cocoa beverage. Darren Craddock, international herbologist and EnerHealthBotanicals spokesperson states that "The goal of adding reishi and herbs to our gourmet cocoa, Cocoa Mojo was to make it easy to get the immune enhancing herbs -- especially for kids -- during the season you need it most."

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India is Top Organic Cotton Producer

"Chennai, Oct. 31 Call it compulsion or accident, the fact is India is now the world leader in production of organic cotton. The country’s organic cotton output increased 292 per cent during 2007-08 to 73,702 tonnes compared with the previous year. But this is what the Organic Exchange’s Organic Cotton Farm and Fibre Report 2008 had to say: “While this (production details) is partially the result of more accurate data, the increase is also a result of unavailability of fertilisers, prohibitive cost of synthetic pesticides and general disenchantment with genetically modified cotton production.”

However, it says India is undeniably the world leader in this field and showing signs of continued increase in production. And, in turn, it has pushed global organic production by 152 per cent to 1.46 lakh tonnes. This means India contributes exactly half of the world’s organic cotton output."

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Amy's Introduces New Cakes

"Everyone will love these cakes, especially warm and topped with ice cream. They’re also delicious with fruit or your favorite non-dairy topping. No one will believe they’re not homemade! Both are organic and vegan to boot.

Orange Cakes (SRP $3.89 - $4.49/11oz)
Typically, Amy would rather have a slice of cheese pizza than dessert, but she can’t resist Amy’s Orange Cake. When she was in high school, Amy would have a piece (made by Susan, Amy’s chef Fred’s sister) in her lunch every day. Amy’s Orange Cake is moist, light and delicious with the sweet taste of orange. Vegan.

Chocolate Cakes (SRP $3.99 - $4.49/11oz)
Amy’s dad, Andy, wears a t-shirt that says, “I would give up eating chocolate but I am no quitter.” Andy grew up eating chocolate cake from his father’s bakery. He describes this new chocolate cake as “rich … moist … light … chocolatey … irresistible.” Vegan.

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Learn more about Amy's desserts

I've been waiting for something like this from Amy's! I always enjoyed their apple pie, and I'm quite the dessert addict haha.

Ask Amy's Andy Berliner

"My company is entering a new and evolving market. How can you create demand for a product when most potential customers know nothing about it?

Mark Caron
CEO
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New York City

When we started Amy's, in 1987, selling frozen vegetarian potpies, the mass market wasn't ready for our products. There really weren't any frozen natural foods in grocery stores. Most people thought health food tasted like Birkenstocks.

The most important thing in your early days is establishing relationships with customers who are already passionate about your product and will spread the word about your company. We talked constantly to buyers at trade shows and to the owners of small health food stores. We never spent much money on marketing."

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The Organic Center and Rodale Institute Launch Organic Solution Campaign

"NEW YORK, Oct 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Organic Center and Rodale Institute, two internationally renowned research and education organizations focused on the science of food and farming, announced today that they are partnering to launch the Organic Solution campaign. The new movement centers around increasing awareness among consumers, media, researchers, educators, policy makers and thought leaders about how organic food and farming can quickly and inexpensively resolve our current health, environmental and hunger issues by changing the way we grow, buy and eat our food.

A special evening reception and educational event, "Ripe for Revolution: The Organic Solution" will kick off the campaign on Tuesday, November 11, from 6:00 -- 9:30 pm at New York's Chelsea Art Museum. The event will present cutting-edge research on the benefits of organic food and farming in an entertaining and informative format and will feature gourmet organic food developed by celebrity chefs Michel Nischan and Christina Pirello alongside organic wines, cocktails and other beverages. The evening also will raise critical funds for future research and educational activities of The Organic Center and Rodale Institute."

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Naturalwoof.com Launches

"Last week marked the launch of the new website, Naturalwoof.com. It is an online store offering natural and eco friendly dog supplies. Their belief is that pets deserve the same high quality food, treats and accessories that humans do. They carry everything from eco friendly toys and beds to homeopathic and natural remedies, natural treats and chews. They hand pick all of their products from manufacturers who share their values. Naturalwoof's priorities are quality products, outstanding value, great customer service, and especially, healthy happy dogs."

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GustOrganics 100% Organic Baby Food

"PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 28, 2008 – NEW YORK, NY -- GustOrganics (www.GustOrganics.com), New York City’s first USDA certified organic restaurant, today announced its all organic gourmet baby food meals with delivery in Manhattan. The fresh meals are created daily with certified organic ingredients and delivered via carbon-free footprint at parents’ convenience to home or office.

The menu is created based on a weekly balanced diet that includes a full variety of only organic nutrients and vitamins. Depending upon the availability of USDA certified organic products, only one or two baby meal options are served daily. The baby menu also features baby desserts made with fresh organic ingredients."

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