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More Americans are questioning the health and environmental effects of genetically engineered or genetically modified (GM) organisms in their food. In California, the ‘Right to Know’ campaign to require that food from GM crops be labeled is headed for a November 6 state ballot, after organizers gathered nearly one million signatures in favor of the measure earlier this year. However, chemical giants behind GM crops and big grocery/agribusiness

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firms, some with organic and ‘natural’ brands, are spending millions of dollars collectively to try and stop the bill from succeeding.The historic initiative, known

as Proposition37, would be the first law in the U.S. requiring labeling of a wide range of GM foods and would specify that they were “produced with genetic engineering.” The initiative, which would see the U.S. join over 40

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Swiss food giant Nestle supports water sustainability and is a member of the SAI Plaform for supply chain sustainability, and GMWatch in the U.S. reports that Nestle’s corporate head of agriculture, Hans Jöhr, is president of SAI Platform. Mr Johr says Nestlé has a very simple way of looking at GM: “Listen to what the consumer

wants. If they don’t want it in products, you don’t put it in them. Genetically modified food is unnecessary to feed the world and the food industry would reap more benefits from using resources more sustainably and employing other techniques.”But things seem to be

different in the U.S. where, according to records kept by the California Secretary of

Nestle: GMOs unnecessaryto feed the world properly

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UHTCO Corporation is introducing this season a new product under its label Peruvian Harvest® the first all natural yacon root nectar with no added sugar or preservatives to quench your thirst and sweet tooth. Presented in 8oz bottles

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Peruvian Harvest® presents first all natural yacon nectar

of 12 and 24 units with a two year shelf life, this unique yacon nectar will be offered in different flavours including: a vitamin C formula with camu camu; an anti-oxidant with purple corn and a revitalizing drink with a powerful maca root extract. Yacon is one of nature’s best

sweet kept secrets. A tuber grown in Peru and Ecuador it is

a perfect functional ingredient and food that offers sugar control and immune system support to the human body. Known as the “pear of the earth”, yacon has high levels of FOS, the acronym that stands for Fructo Oligo Saccharides, a complex carbohydrate the body cannot recognize and

INgREdIENTsChia is trending! Council will develop industry standards P.4

CERTIFICATIONEU-USA Organic Equivalency creates major issues P.17

HEAlTH & BEAUTyDr. Hautschka: 75 yearscommitted to genuinesustainability P.18

Jorge Urena, CEO at UHTCO Co. and its Peruvian Harvest® brand for ready-to-eat super foods

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Summer is over in the Northern Hemisphere, but the air is still hot these days: the biotechnology industry and large food manufacturers keep fighting the citizen initiative “Proposition 37” in California for clear labeling of GMO ingredients in food packages, (P. 1) and while consumers still trust their purchases support specific values under fair-trade business practices (p.8-9) and a new chief Executive at Fairtrade Intl. comes on board (p.9), disagreement between Fairtrade Labeling International (FLO) and Fair Trade USA continues. These challenges and their outcome will affect the organic and sustainable sectors not only in the United States but around the world and call for a united front and continuing to question if large food corporations can be committed to the principles of sustainability, based on the way they operate.

After watching the well supported Academy Award 2010 winner for Best Documentary “Insight Job” by Charles Ferguson, that offers a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, is possible to understand how once a corporation reaches the stock exchange market, the only goal in the agenda

is constant unsustainable growth, with no limits and at any expense. Unfortunately, the power of money and profits rule politics and legislation, that we all thought would always be there to protect our health and well being.

Within this context, it is hard to believe that a company with a genuine intention to offer the best quality products, often sacrificing more profits, could be a suitable candidate to operate under the high demands and pressure imposed by investors at Wall Street. This is why in brands, that were once example of high quality, their core principles represented in their products appear diluted once they reach exponential growth. Look at the Body Shop. Sustainability cannot be replaced with cheaper quick solutions. Observing reactions (or lack of them) among the different players in the “natural” and “organic” sectors regarding “Proposition 37”, you wonder how diluted the meaning of these words can be already in some companies. Interesting to note that within the context of water sustainability an important executive at giant food corporation Nestle openly made the statement that “GMOs are not necessary to feed the world”, opposite to the statement so often dogmatically repeated by those who defend the use of these and synthetic pesticides in farming. (See story on page 1).and fair trade, Latin American suppliers of chia, the little seed rich in omega 3s, seek the creation of a Chia Council (p. 4). And while Brazil and the EU present new regulations for sustainable cosmetics, some organic players find the EU-USA organic equivalency will pose some problems to third party countries. (p.17). On a good note UHTCO Co. delights the

market with its new all natural yacon nectar and other goodies under its brand Peruvian Harvest (see cover story) and Bolivian quinoa suppliers also innovate with added value lines (P.8). Highlights and sponsors promoting GMO free organic super foods like chia, yacon, quinoa, honey and agave fill in our pages and in the cosmetics sector Dr. Hautschka shows that after 75 successful years, sustainability is the right choice (p.18).

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EntrepreneurPeruvian Harvest presents first all natural yacon nectar 1Foods with added value a natural expansion for Bolivian entrepreneurs 8

IngredientsCall for Chia Council to develop industry standards 4Quinoa & yacon increase presence on the menu 10Selecting honey as natural sweetener Stevia 14

legislation, CertificationGM Food “Right to Know” vote under attack 1Nestle: GMOs unnecessary to feed the world properly 1Global Fairtrade sales grow 12% to 5 billion Euros in 2011 8New Fairtrade International chief aims to strengthen producer support 9EU-USA Organic Equivalency creates major issues 17New Cosmetics Regulation for Brazil and EU changes set for July 2013 17BioGro New Zealand certifies to EU Natrue cosmetics standard 17Paripassu’s traceability book now in Spanish 19

TrendsPrepared foods: a $32 billion opportunity 6Natural supermarkets drive 15%-plus sales growth in natural, organic & fair trade 9Organic sales up 46% at Denmark’s caterers, restaurants 10

RetailWhole Foods Market continues strong growth 15

Health & BeautyDr.Hauschka sets high standards in sustainability & environment 18Latin American Sustainable Cosmetics Summit fosters cooperation and expands horizons 19

EventsNatural Products Scandinavia sold out 15Peru Natura attracts an international crowd 16O.W.N. Latin American Organic Business Directory 21Calendar 22

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other nations, including all of Europe, Japan and China who require labeling of GM food, is widely regarded as the best chance to achieve GM labeling in the United States. The California “Right to Know” initiative is backed by a broad array of consumer, health and environmental groups, businesses and farmers. However, California Right

to Know reports on August 15 that Monsanto Co. just contributed $4.2 million to defeat Proposition 37, the largest contribution in the race. Total contributions to defeat Proposition 37 amount to $25 million and nearly $23 million during the last week. So far the “Big 6” pesticide companies (Monsanto, Dow, BASF, Bayer, Syngenta and DuPont) have contributed $13.5 million to defeat Proposition 37. This dwarfs the approximately $3 million contributed by proponents of GE labeling, which include organic manufacturers and producers such as Nature’s Path, Lundberg rice, Nutiva and Dr. Bronner’s.The Organic Trade

Association (OTA) a membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America representing over 6,500 organic businesses across 49 states, stated that it “supports the consumer’s right to know, and to choose foods,

fiber and personal care products based on environmental, personal health, religious, dietary or other preferences”. OTA supports mandatory labeling of all agricultural GMOs and their products.Environmental Working

Group, a national research and advocacy organization, also joined the fight to pass the measure. “Californians deserve the right to know whether their food contains genetically engineered ingredients, but the only way they’ll win that right is by voting yes on Proposition 37 on November 6,” stated EWG.

Until now, GMO foods – primarily soy, corn or beet sugar – have mostly been used in processed food and animal feed, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering approving the sale of genetically modified versions of widely eaten foods such as apples and salmon. Currently, 90 percent of sugar beets and 94 percent of soybeans grown in the U.S., and 88 percent of corn grown for animal feed, are genetically modified.

“The only way Californians will win the right to know about genetically modified ingredients in our food is to claim it in the voting booth, and that’s why EWG is in this fight,” said EWG President Ken Cook. “Big Food has already announced that defeating California’s Proposition 37 is their top priority.“Consumers might be

surprised to find out that brands hiding under ‘natural’ façades are in fact owned by multi-billion-dollar corporations that are contributing bushel baskets of cash to defeating Proposition 37,” says Charlotte Vallaeys, director of Farm and Food Policy at The Cornucopia Institute.“Just as we’ve observed in

Europe, where labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is manda-tory, we fully expect that when given a choice, consumers will choose organic or non-GMO products,” said Mark A. Kastel, Co-director of Wisconsin-based Cornucopia. “And the industrial food lobby is fully cognizant of this—that’s why they’re fighting like hell against this grassroots effort.”“If the food and biotech

industries are so proud of their pervasive genetically manipulated crops, why are they so afraid, and so desperately opposed to labeling it?” asked Arran Stephens, founder of Nature’s Path, North America’s largest certified organic cereal and granola brand with manufacturing plants in the US and Canada.

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Brand(s): Donation:

Coca-Cola Honest Tea, Odwalla and Simply Orange $1 million

ConAgra Orville Redenbacher’s Organic, Hunt’s Organic, Alexia Foods and Lightlife

more than $1 million

Dean Foods Alta Dena, The Organic Cow of Vermont, Horizon, Silk and White Wave

more than $250,000

General Mills Cascadian Farm, Larabar and Muir Glen more than $500,000

Kellogg Kashi, Bear Naked, Wholesome & Hearty (Gardenburger) and Morningstar Farms/Natural Touch

more than $600,000

Kraft Boca Burgers and Back to Nature more than $500,000

PepsiCo Naked Juice, Tostito’s Organic,Tropicana Organic $1.7 million

Safeway “O” Organics $375,000

Smucker R. W. Knudsen and Santa Cruz Organics $388,000

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Sources: http://cal-access.sos.ca.gov www.carighttoknow.org Cornucopia Institute, Organic Consumers Association

Major donors to the No campaign include chemical companies Monsanto, DuPont, BASF, CropScience, Dow AgroSciences and Cargill.

Organic firms supporting the “Right to Know” Proposition 37 include:Amy’s, Kitchen, Dr. Bronner’s, Eden Foods, Lundberg Rice, Nature’s Path, Nutiva, Organic Valley, Annie’s Late July Organic Snacks and the Organic Trade Association. Dr. Joseph Mercola, who runs a successful natural health website has donated nearly a million dollars to the cause.

Corporations that own natural or organic brands and have contributed to defeat the “Right to Know” Proposition 37


By Warren Beaumont

Suppliers of chia in Latin America are working together to establish a regional organization to provide education, health and scientific data and to develop standards and a transparent framework in which to further conduct the chia business. The Chia Council would include at least twelve major players such as Benexia (Chile), Naturkost de Mexico Sierra y Selva (Peru) and Chia Blanca (Mexico), that represent around 80 percent of the chia available in the market.“With the Chia Council we

aim to get together farmers, processors, exporters and retailers, to work in the same way to educate the market and standardize qualities”, said Andree Hoeping project manager and sales director at certified organic supplier Naturkost Uebelhor (NKU). The Council would also act as an industry self-regulation body that would ensure chia is supplied under good trade practices. All clinical, food and agricultural research will be coordinated and gathered together in just one source. One possible topic of study for the Chia Council is whether there are major differences in quality and nutritional profile of black and white seeds and blends and their content of Omega-3 fatty acids, for instance, between Mexico and South American growing areas.Despite more plantings in

new countries chia availability is a major issue indeed, says CEO of Organic Sierra & Selva, Cesar Zorilla Wong. He points out that Argentina and Paraguay had very difficult weather conditions this crop season, and only a fraction of the projected amounts could

be harvested, while Peru and Ecuador have seen severe rain conditions. “Demand for chia is also growing very quickly in Latin America, where people are starting to become more aware of their diets”, said Mr. Zorilla.Positive media coverage

about the health benefits of

chia is just one of the factors helping sales and demand grow. However, Mr. Hoeping said one of the unfortunate trends is that there are a lot of traders in the market who have no experience with chia seeds and are speculating with the prices and paying little attention to product quality.Based in Leutkirch-

Friesenhofen in southern Germany, Naturkost Uebelhor has been pioneering the little South American ‘superfood’ in Europe. The firm started a project with organic chia before the product was well known and was the first trader in the EU in 2010 of organic certified black and white chia seeds, cultivated in Mexico, chia’s country of origin. In 2008 NKU established Naturkost de Mexico for its Sachia chia brand under the coordination of Alejandro Palacio. The operation has

expanded with producers from Guatemala and most recently with Bolivia and Peru.Chia received novel food

status in the EU in 2009 and approval for use in bread applications at a maximum level of 5 percent. With sales growing strongly globally and supply tightening, further

expansion may be coming in new Asian countries and broader applications in the EU and the UK; markets expected to follow North America and Australia as the next regions to embrace consumption of the Latin American ‘super food’ chia, according to a report on the BBC earlier this year.

Chia opportunities expand

Chia seed can be a versatile ingredient to enhance the nutritional properties of food and beverages. Analysts at Datamonitor said in a recent report that chia seed aims to provide inspiration to the food and drink industry to meet consumer expectations for products which improve health and wellbeing. Now seen as a ‘super food’, the nutritional value and properties of chia seeds have opened a window

of opportunity in bread, energy bars, breakfast cereals, yoghurt, beverages, functional food, dietary supplements and the natural cosmetics sector. Cereal and snack bar products

containing ‘superfoods’ such as chia, quinoa and spelt are expected to perform well in the global market. Research

group Mintel said that in 2011, 72 new chia products hit the market, 28 are already out this year, compared with only seven new chia products for all of 2006. Today chia is present in sweets, snack foods, breakfast cereals, seasonings, yogurt and even baby food. Mintel’s senior global food

and drink analyst Chris Brockman said in June there’s a lot of potential for using the ingredient to raise the health profile of snack and cereal bars, which have been 22% of new chia-based launches globally over the last two years. He said a lot depends on the price and availability of the seeds, with current supplies very limited. Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica

L) were staple foods among the Aztec, pre-Spanish civilization of Mexico. Forgotten for about 500 years, the cultivation of the tiny seeds has spread in recent years from small,

Call for Chia Council to develop industry standardsscattered mountain areas in Mexico and Guatemala to Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Ecuador. Research has shown that the white and black chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber and protein and contain VitaminB1, essential amino

acids, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Chia seed oil provides the

highest plant-based omega-3 fatty acid content and are more stable than most natural omega-3 sources, eliminating the off, rancid taste common to many omega-3 sources that makes chia seeds with their tasteless to slight nutty flavour ideal for enriching baked food. “With more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, a wealth of antioxidants and minerals, a complete source of protein and more fiber than flax, the seeds have been perfect ingredient for our breakfast cereal blend”, said Lyle Hartley, US marketing manager at Canadian HapiFoods Group Inc. creators of the bestseller brand HolyCrap that has rapidly attracted a loyal and quickly growing clientele across the nation and other countries.

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State, Nestle USA made four separate donations to the ‘No on 37 Coalition’, fighting against the labeling of GMO ingredients in California. In a seven-week period, the company gave nearly $1.17 million to prevent the measure from passing.In Brazil, according to a

major Brazilian business publication and GMWatch, a Sao Paolo court has demanded that multi-billion dollar food giant Nestle label all of their products as genetically modified that have over 1% GMO content. The ruling coincides with Brazilian law which demands all food manufacturers alert consumers to the presence of GMOs within their products.The court exposed a deep

relationship between the Brazilian government and a major food industry lobby group ABIA to fight existing GM labeling rules and stop the court from issuing the ruling. The court ordered that Nestle pay R5,000 per product found on the market that contravened the order. The case followed an analysis that found GM soy ingredients in the composition of Nestle’s strawberry flavoured Bono cookies.Nestle’s policy on GMOs in

food production states: “The safety of our products and the integrity of the ingredients from which they are manufactured are paramount to Nestlé. Genetically modified crops, as all raw materials used by Nestlé, comply to strict regulatory and safety evaluations. WHO, FAO, OECD and numerous independent scientific bodies have concluded that genetically modified crops, including ingredients derived from them that have passed food safety evaluation procedures, can be registered as safe for use in food production. Nestlé concurs with their shared opinion that such crops are as safe as their traditional counterparts.A UK report, GMO Myths

and Truths (Earth Open Source, June 2012), was published by a team of genetic scientists at London’s King College, Michael Antoniou, Claire Robinson and John Fagan. The scientists conclude that on the evidence presented in their report, “GM technology is fundamentally unsound and poses scientifically proven risks to

human and animal health”. They add that the claims made for the benefits of GM crops are “highly exaggerated and GM crop technology has been shown to be unsustainable.”Another blow was struck

against GM food in Turkey, with the withdrawal of an application for GM soy by ingredients firm Ünak Gidain August, while Turkey will stop plans to import 29 different GM organisms. A campaign, called ‘Yemezler’, was launched by Greenpeace Mediterranean and inspired around 326,000 people to vote against the introduction of GM food.

Nestle was also in the news earlier in the year when it stated it wants to fix issues in its Ivory Coast cocoa supply chain after it sanctioned an independent investigation by the Fair Labor Association. This found numerous child labor violations and kick started an ambitious plan to eventually eradicate forced labor and child labor in its production cycle, reported by CNN on July 29. Nestle, the world’s largest

food company, which has in its own words, ”billionaire brands” such as Kit Kat, Nescafe and Herta, posted 44.1 billion (CHF Swiss Francs) in revenue for the first half 2012, up 6.6% for the year and profit of 6.6 billion CHF, up 6.3%. There was no mention of corporate social responsibility or sustainability in its half-year report.

“listen to what the

consumer wants.

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it in products, you

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genetically modified

food is unnecessary to

feed the world and the

food industry would

reap more benefits

from using resources

more sustainably

and employing other

techniques.”

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Head of Agriculture at

Nestlé, Switzerland

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TRENDS

By Warren Beaumont

Food service is a major opportunity for suppliers of organic and sustainable foods, from café chains such as Starbucks and Pret A Manger through to major natural health food stores, supermarket chains, chefs and caterers are cooking up a major point of difference to attract customers increasingly aware of environmental and sustainable food sourcing.Market researcher Packaged

Facts says sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5% from 2011. The prepared foods retail net extends across a wide number of retail formats, but supermarket chains command majority share. Supermarkets garner 60% of prepared foods purchase visits, trailed by Wal-Mart (15%) and convenience stores (12%). Packaged Facts says the mar-

ket for store-made meals and prepared foods--which include rotisserie or fried chicken, hot pizza, hot food bars with Asian-style entrees, sushi bars,

deli sandwiches, and soup and salad bars--is doing well in this period of economic doldrums. That’s partly because meals cost are not on par with fast food and family restaurant options, they beat them--making them accessible to a wide range of household incomes. Strong, high-quality store-brand port-folios are a significant advan-tage for prepared foods retail-ers in keeping the price points of prepared foods down, and part of the winning formula. Retailers from Costco to Kroger to Safeway to SUPERVALU continue to grow and leverage their private label products in conjunction with developing their foodservice programs. Although classic comfort

dishes often hold sway in prepared food programs, supermarkets are increasingly providing and marketing fresh food items consistent with ongoing health trends, and supermarkets receive generally positive marks from consumers regarding prepared food healthfulness. Whole Foods Market has particularly been a trendsetter in educating customers on health, food and

diet. Its Health Starts Here program, Wellness Clubs and Whole Kids Foundation not only serve to educate Whole Foods customers, they also build customer relationships and good will. Most convenience store

foodservice platforms, on the other hand, still operate under the assumption that the people buying them do not want to put health concerns first. According to Packaged Facts, this ignores the fact that millions of consumers do want to eat healthier fare--and many might appreciate a tasty but healthy option even at a convenience store. And serving consumers is not

just about providing quality, cost-effective, convenient, and healthful foods, according to David Sprinkle, publisher of Packaged Facts. It’s also about providing an atmosphere that draws people in. This is why more and more supermarket operators are integrating “neighborhood” messaging into their strategies, and a reason big box players such as Walmart are experimenting with smaller box formats.

Prepared foods: a $32 billion opportunity



Almost five billion euros (€4.9bn, US$6.6bn) were spent on Fairtrade certified products globally last year, according to figures released in July by Fairtrade International as products with the FAIRTRADE mark became available to people in more than 120 countries. Retail sales of Fairtrade

certified products increased by a total of 12% compared to 2010, including in its biggest market the UK to 1.5 billion euro. Sales in Japan grew by 29% and in Spain by 39%, while in its first and oldest market, the Netherlands, Fairtrade sales grew 24% to 147 million euro.Meanwhile, growth of

Fairtrade sales in new countries is skyrocketing, such as in South Africa, while in its first year with a national Fairtrade organization, sales in South Korea reached 17 million euros.“Fairtrade is the norm for

millions of people and is a part of the regular weekly shopping. And now sales of Fairtrade certified products are taking off in new countries, as entirely new groups of people discover Fairtrade for the first time,” said Tuulia Syvaenen, executive operations officer at Fairtrade International.

Sales grew steadily across all of the leading Fairtrade products: coffee by 12%, cocoa by 14%, bananas 9%, sugar 9%, tea 8%, and flowers by 11%. Strong Fairtrade sales are great

news for the more than 1.2 mil-lion farmers and workers work-ing at 991 Fairtrade certified producer organizations in 66 countries. In addition to the income they earned from sales of Fairtrade products, farm-ers and workers received an extra €65 million in Fairtrade Premium in 2011. They spent this money on projects decided upon democratically, such as farm improvements, education, healthcare and community proj-ects. “The strong Fairtrade sales

mean big wins for the farmers and workers trying to make a decent living,” explains Joseph Ayebazibwe from Mabale Growers Tea Factory in Uganda. “Thanks to support from consumers around the world we were able to invest in many business and community projects. And Fairtrade doesn’t only help improve the living standards of producers; the impact also extends to the wider community. Fairtrade consumers are supporting sustainable development across our beautiful continent.”

Global Fairtrade sales grow 12% to 5 billion Euros in 2011

By Adriana Michael

According to the 2010 Report conducted by Global Entrepreneurial Monitor, only 12% of Bolivian entrepreneurs are willing to introduce innovative practices to their businesses. With no doubt entrepreneur Lily Zuna belongs to this small percentage. Her company Ascex Trading, successfully exporting 40% of broad beans from the country, is also one of the few food export businesses run by a female executive.After almost 10 years as a

leading Bolivian exporter of dried broad beans, in 2003 Mrs. Zuna realized it was time to diversify her portfolio. Quinoa, amaranth and corn in conventional and organic quality were gradually incorporated into the company’s export operation. Increased demand for natural

whole foods encouraged Mrs. Zuna to go a step further and in 2005 she launched NUT & NAT, a sister firm for nutritious “ready-to-prepare” soups with Andean grains,

broad beans and corn, offering delicious recipes high in protein, fibre and vitamins and free of artificial preservatives, flavors and colors.“We started with three dairy-

free cream soups rich in pulses under the brand Kremore, that received high acceptance in the local market”, says Mrs. Zuna. One of them was used in a local study to successfully treat malnutrition in children. “Interesting to note that fresh broad beans are rich in vitamin A, but have less protein content, while dried beans take longer to cook, but have more protein and less vitamin A”, she says. Gradually NUT & NAT

added other recipes. Exports in small volumes to Chile, France and Spain began in 2008. A customer suggested Mrs. Zuna to develop a pre-cooked line that would take the end consumer just a few minutes to prepare and serve. To meet the challenge new equipment was introduced and two organic certified products exclusively for exports were added to its line.

The Nut & Nat products were well accepted and initially the complete production was exported to Canada. “Soon demand exceeded our volume

capacity and we had to expand the plant again, a project concluded in 2011,”Mrs. Zuna says.Between ASCEX and Nut &

Nat Mrs Zuna employs 30 people, mainly female workers and 300 families from different communities supply the broad beans and receive technical assistance to improve farming

practices. Today the firm offers five gluten-free, quinoa based meals: an instant soup and four main dishes including quinoa paella. Two additional

rice-based meals complete the product range. The soups are presented in biodegradable paper base containers.Diversifying and innovating

are essential ingredients for Mrs. Zuna success. Her next goal is to increase exports of foods with added value. This is a trend followed by other Bolivian entrepreneurs, such

as Andean Valley with its gluten free pizza and vegetable hamburger and desserts; Coronilla that has carved a special niche and international reputation for its high quality quinoa spaghetti and pastas, Anapqui, the largest small farmer cooperative in Bolivia offering private label quinoa grain, flour and flakes retail packaging to well known buyers in Europe and North America and Irupana that started one of the first retail franchises for natural whole foods in Latin America ,a meal program for children at public schools in Bolivia and is now investing in developing a promising line of energy bars made mainly with Andean grains.“To succeed in today’s market

you must be aware of the trends at home and abroad, be committed and perseverant,” Mrs. Zuna says. Ascex has exhibited since 1996 at Sial (Paris) alternating with Anuga (Cologne) and since showing the Nut & Nat line at BioFach (Nurenberg) Mrs Zuna is currently opening new export markets.

Foods with added value a natural expansion for Bolivian entrepreneurs

Lily Zuna, Ascex Trading in Bolivia presented the Nut & Nat line at BioFach 2012

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The post-recession strength of natural product retailers has never been more evident, SPINS, the leading information and services provider for the natural, organic and specialty products industry in North America said on August 28. SPINS has consistently reported double digit dollar growth within the Natural Channel every four-week period throughout 2012.The 900+ natural retail supermarkets making up the channel range from independent retailers to larger regional chains have the majority of their sales generated from natural and organic products. SPINS said: “Growth rates have hovered around 15% during the most recent 12-week period (ending 8/4/12 versus the same time period the prior year) and are showing no signs of slow down. “Organic products in natural

supermarkets are showing even higher growth at 17% during this same time period

versus prior year as shoppers continue to seek confidence and transparency in the products they buy. Other products embodying these ideals are displaying parallel trends, including those bearing Fair Trade USA Certification (+19%), Gluten Free labeling and/or certification (+22%), and Non-GMO Project Verification (+21%).“Though the majority of

departments within natural retailers show double-digit growth, the food segment leads with gains of 17% versus prior year. Body care follows with an increase of 13% while herbs, vitamins and supplements grew by 12%.”Products that consumers

recognize as core natural


Fairtrade International has announced the appointment of Harriet Lamb as the new chief executive of Fairtrade International, who will take up her new role by 1 October 2012. She brings an unrivalled track record in driving Fairtrade success after more than 10 years as executive director of the UK Fairtrade Foundation and is known for her passion for the movement and her commitment to social justice.It is a homecoming of sorts for

the long-standing Fair Trader who began her Fairtrade career as Banana Coordinator at Fairtrade International before joining the Foundation in 2001 as director briefly, before becoming executive director. “Harriet has a wealth of

experience of the movement, combining an extraordinary memory of the past with a clear vision for the future,” says Marike de Peña, vice chair of Fairtrade International’s Board, and manager of BANELINO, a small farmer banana cooperative in the Dominican Republic.

Ms Lamb is the author of Fighting the Banana Wars and Other Fairtrade Battles, published in 2008, and has won numerous awards for her contributions to sustainable development and business. During her time at the Fairtrade Foundation, she oversaw a growth in sales from 37 million euros in 2001 to nearly 1.5 billion euros in 2011. Her work has taken her

around the globe to spend time with farmers and workers and understand the challenges and impacts of Fairtrade. Ms Lamb’s commitment to working for social justice is rooted in her childhood experience of India and she returned to work in India with farmers in rural villages and landless labourer cooperatives. She campaigned for better wages with the Low Pay Unit in the North East of England, and for an EU arms treaty and the untying of UK aid with the World Development Movement.

The appointment of Ms Lamb comes at an exciting time for Fairtrade International, with an increasing focus on small holders and workers, and supply chain sustainability rising up to government and business agendas. Fairtrade’s approach to certification is unique in focusing not just on improving social, environmental and economic outcomes at farm level, but also offering concrete mechanisms to improve returns to producers through minimum price and premium payments, as well as promoting long term trading relationships. “Fairtrade has already come

on a breath-taking journey,” Ms Lamb said. “We’ve established a proven model for doing business differently, which is already bringing tangible, positive impacts for millions of people in farmers’ organizations and their wider communities. But I’m in no doubt of the immense challenges that still remain. “There are hundreds of

millions of small farmers and workers not able to earn a decent livelihood, to gain fair market access for their goods, or to adapt to the growing threat of climate change. My top priority will be to strengthen Fairtrade’s support for farmers and workers on the ground. I’m excited by the opportunity for our unique producer-partnership model to transform trade and business relationships in the future, and look forward now to working globally across the Fairtrade movement to realise our vision and our potential.” One of the challenges ahead

for Fairtrade International (FLO) is in the U.S., where a large range of products bearing the International Fairtrade Mark are launching onto the U.S. market, following the stoush there between FLO, who is supported by leading U.S. Fairtrade advocates and suppliers, and Fair Trade USA.

brands (Natural Standards as measured by SPINS) continue to contribute 73% of the sales volume and mirror the strong growth of the stores overall, showing that bra nds most heavily invested in the roots of the natural products industry remain the dominant drivers for core natural product retailers and the natural products industry at large. “Our natural retail partners

have done an extraordinary job of adapting to the needs of their shoppers and building loyal relationships with their core consumers while remaining committed to the values and guiding principles of the natural and organic industry,” says Tony Olson, CEO of SPINS. “We are excited to see such significant growth as a result and are confident that the trend will continue.” Established in 1995, SPINS (www.spins.com is now the premier provider in the USA of retail measurement services, content-based reporting, consumer information and consulting services for this rapidly expanding sector.

Harriet Lamb, new chief executive at Fairtrade International

New Fairtrade International chief aims to strengthen producer support

Natural supermarkets drive 15%-plus sales growth in natural, organic & fair trade

Attractive food service section at Whole Foods Market in New York.


By Warren Beaumont

In just a year, sales of organic products to Danish catering operations, canteens and public institution kitchens went up 46%, while the number of organic canteens has almost tripled in 2012. And organic produce is now becoming as common a sight in Danish canteens as it is in supermarket shopping trolleys. Organic sales to Danish catering operations totalled DKK 743 million in 2011, up DKK 234 million from 2010.In 2012, 130 canteens run

by Danish private companies now use 30-60% organic produce in their kitchens and the total number of organic canteens has grown from 70 to 200 – almost a three-fold

increase. Now every day a total of 500,000 organic meals from public institution kitchens are served in this Nordic nation. “Many private businesses

are embracing sustainability, and having a green profile and an organic canteen is part of their branding. In recent years, public institution canteens have increasingly started using organic produce, and this is a trend which is set to continue,” says Rikke Thorøe Grønning, foodservice coordinator at Organic Denmark.The increase of organic food

at a number of restaurants, cafés and canteens followed with the introduction of an organic label for large scale kitchens in September 2009. Altogether 100 large-scale-kitchens - among them 19 restaurants – have the organic

label. Copenhagen and other local authorities have shown that introducing healthier and organic meals can be done

within the existing budgets by avoiding food waste, buying seasonal produce, cooking everything from scratch and using more vegetables and less meat. Today, 70% of the food served by the City of Copenhagen is organic, and is done on the same budget. Figures for sales of organic

By Jose lara

Andean grains such as quinoa and the yacon vegetable are not only growing sales in supermarkets, health food and organic stores, but proving to be popular choices for chefs on restaurant and catering menus from Australia to North America. Caterers and restaurants from California to New York and Montreal are putting quinoa into their salad menus and prepared meals, from upmarket caterer Marita Lynn Catering in New York, Chicago’s iconic Cafe Berghoff and its catering arm, La Petite Cuisine home delivered meals in Montreal, to the Pizza Kitchen chain.Contributing to the growth

in quinoa sales are trends such as the rise of obesity, diabetes, food allergies and intolerances and increased environmental concerns, as well as its allergy-free status and nutritional profile.Quinoa is a popular

ingredient found in celebrity chef’s cookbooks. Mainly grown in Bolivia and Peru where it is a major export crop, this Andean grain has brought new source of income to indigenous people and peasant farmers of the Altiplano. Quinoa, seen as a superfood, is a gluten free product with a very high level of protein, 16 amino acids and a high

level of calcium, and iron.Marita Lynn of Marita Lynn

Catering is a New York-based chef who was born in Lima, Peru and she caters for some of the top companies and institutions in North America, including the International Special Events Society. Ms Lynn says quinoa is

gluten-free and considered easy to digest, so it is a great choice for vegetarians, vegans

and anyone gluten-sensitive. “After it is cooked, quinoa has a fluffy texture and a mild, almost nutty flavor. The grain is increasingly easy to find in supermarkets, as well as at any health food store or Whole Foods Market,” she says.U.S. researcher Datassential

from U.S., which provides the Menu Trends research, said one of its Top 9 Food Trends to follow in 2012 was High-Flavour, Healthful

Ingredients. Datassential said:“As health becomes a top

priority among the public, restaurant operators will meet consumer demand for more healthful menu options in 2012 by focusing on high-flavor ingredients that increase the healthful perception or reality of the item. This approach has already been adopted at some establishments by way of the Meatless Monday campaign.

“More people are beginning to recognize the health benefits of reducing meat intake at least one day a week and are intrigued by the focus on other, perhaps unfamiliar proteins and flavors. But meatless dishes are just one example; including ‘powerfoods’ like quinoa and kale or specifying one type of cooking oil over another on menus also suggests high-flavor and good nutrition.”

yacon: a versatile natural sweetener Yacon, a tuber grown in Ecuador and Peru, looks like the sweet potato and is a perfect functional food and top ingredient to offer valuable sugar control and immune system bonuses to the human body. While yacon leaves are used for tea or infusions, the vegetable has been introduced to the market as syrup, in

chips, crushed and powdered or sliced raw for salad dishes.Called “apple or pear of the

earth”, it has high levels of fructo-oligosacharides (FOS), inulin the human body does not absorb or convert into energy, allowing yacon to rank zero in the glycemic index scale. To get the most health benefits, the root needs to suffer minimum processing and alteration, warns Dr. Cass Ingram, a natural

health expert and author of numerous books on natural food health ingredients.U.S. restaurants using yacon

include the Green Boheme of Sacramento, California, where chef Brook Preston also teaches classes on how to use raw foods and uses yacon in several dishes such as their house-made nachos.Café Gratitude of San

Franciso uses yacon and agave syrups to sweeten its desserts such as its Café Gratitude Raw Organic Ice Cream and its Sweet Gratitude Artisanal Frozen Dessert. Café Gratitude products are sold at its six other stores in the U.S. and at Whole Foods Market stores in California. Café Gratitude serves a menu of 100% organic, 100% vegan, local fare. In Australia, several organic

and sustainable vegetable growers in the Sydney region such as Going Organic and Field to Fresh are growing yacon and supplying mainstream and organic restaurants and chefs and health food stores with raw yacon. Chefs are using the yacon sliced raw in salads and stir fries, while Restaurant Atelier chef Darren Templeman sees yacon as a highly versatile food. He reduces the yacon to a heavy syrup to use in desserts and vinegar and uses it in salads and to accompany a venison dish.

produce to catering operations are based on data from the 11 largest foodservice wholesalers in Denmark and Organic Denmark’s estimate for the remaining market. The survey was carried out by Organic Denmark and the producers’ association and subsidized by the EU and the Danish Ministry for Food’s Rural Development Program.At BioFach 2012 held in

Nuremberg in February, Organic Denmark export manager Klaus Bentzen said the Danish government’s target was for organic produce to be used in an average of 60% of public institution meals by 2020. “The foodservice sector is going well and sales are up 15-20% in value and showing a 6%-plus rise in supermarkets,” he said. “The

government is presenting a new ‘Green’ plan for five years that has the support of the organic sector to develop projects and increase organic consumption and exports.”Mr Bentzen said Danish

organic exports were showing strong growth of 15% over 12 months and have more than doubled on the last five years to a value of $125 million euros. The Danish government has earmarked a total of DKK 20 million to promote organic exports over the next two years.Both in Denmark and in other

countries, sales of organic food are growing. Danish retailers saw a 7% increase in organic sales in 2011 and organic retail sales totaled DKK 5.5 billion, equating to an organic market share of 7.6%.

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absorb or convert into energy, which allows it to practically rank zero in the glycemic index scale. Yacon is also a pre-biotic by excellence as it increases the overall gastrointestinal tract health and is a safe natural ingredient for regular use. The fiber in yacon roots

contains fructose that has simple sugars. To obtain a low glycemic index and the highest health benefits, yacon needs minimum and proper handle and processing. To extract the nectar some companies use substances such as maltodextrine, not UHTCO. “This is a first cold

pressed yacon nectar in a 25:1 proportion, rich in soluble fiber,” says Jorge Urena CEO at UHTCO.The yacon nectar is an

addition to the high quality Raw Organic Chocolate with Yacon Syrup” (Cacao XP® Sweetzz®) couverture introduced last year under the Peruvian Harvest® brand. It is the first all natural dairy free and low glycemic chocolate couverture with prebiotic properties provided by UHTCO’s unique Yacon Pro® yacon syrup. This special chocolate product will now be showcased in pouches of 250 grs with healthy fillings of delicious goldenberries rich in vitamin C and crunchy sacha

inchi seeds loaded with omega 3s, and in a solid individually wrapped 24 piece, 86 g chocolate bar.A nine year old Canadian

firm of Peruvian origin, UHTCO has made a name as reliable supplier of quality natural health and

food ingredients, custom formulations and its own brand of natural and organic certified health supplements with maca, camu camu, cats claw, cacao, and purple corn available also under private label in over 3,000 retail stores across North America and in several European countries. The company also sells under private label and in bulk.Aware of the lack of

nutrients present in modern diets in contrast to the vast variety of whole foods rich in antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fiber available in Peru, UHTCO aims to further expand Peruvian Harvest with a range of slightly processed and innovative formulations for wholesome ingredients, “ready-to-eat” snacks and “ready-to-prepare” whole super foods. UHTCO said

its experience gained over time in the industry and the customers’ feedback led to the development of Peruvian Harvest®. Some of UHTCO’s classic products such as its Raw Gelatinized Maca Powder, Camu Camu Berry Powder, Purple Corn Powder, and

other new developments such as a sprouted quinoa, sauces, cereals, snacks, other meal preparation ingredients, and even an innovative organic certified ketchup recipe sweetened also with yacon, will all be found under the Peruvian Harvest® line.“A careful selection of raw

ingredients and the right harvest, storage, processing, storage and handle are crucial in order to obtain high quality products that keep both the natural nutritional content of a product, as well as its taste,” said Marcus Pandur European manager at UHTCO. “Healthy food should be

tasty and easy,” said Luis Urena, director of marketing. “The new labels will be easy to understand and provide important information about a specific product at a glance, such as raw or gluten free and the region in Peru from where it comes from (Coast, Andes, or Amazon), as well as a brief back story of the raw ingredient.” Each label will also offer suggestions on how to consume the product. Recipes will become available on UHTCO’s website. “People want convenience and healthy menus and the vast Peruvian cuisine offers great ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience we want to share with the world,” says Mr Urena. The company will be exhibiting at Natural Products Expo East, co-located with BioFach America this coming September 20-22 in Baltimore, USA. For more product information and distribution opportunities contact UHTCO Corp. at [email protected]

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Honey is a natural sweetener obtained from bee nectar. It is available in different regions of the world, each one showing unique traits, as result of the conditions where it was extracted.Raw unprocessed honey

is considered a superfood, packed with antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, aminoacids, and carbohy-drates, fructose, glucose and sucrose. Honey also contains

pollen, dust, wax and wood particles. Therefore, it is usually filtered to remove impurities. But highly processed honey is stripped of its nutrients. The flavor and color of

honey depend on the type of flowers where the bees source the nectar, such as buckwheat (dark), orange (medium) and clover blossoms (light). The content of water, ash, nitrogen and other substances also varies, as well as the glycemic index. The GI is a measure of how quickly the body can use

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Viscosity.- Depends on the humidity level in honey. According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation, UN), honey should have a maximum 20% water content. If there is foam, it means the honey is showing fermentation and has become slightly acidic.

Crystallization.- A natural occurring process in honey, so little crystals in the bottom of the jar indicate that it has not been adulterated. A rancid aroma, too acidic (< 3) or almost an absent flavor, fluid as syrup and an almost black color are traits to always avoid when selecting a good quality honey.Honey bees are the most

valuable pollinators in agriculture, and are responsible for over 130 different edible fruit and vegetable crops. But over the past years, beekeepers have been seeing entire bee colonies disappear. Pesticides, in particular those called neonicotinoids, seem to be an important factor responsible for the “Colony Collapse Disorder”, affecting the bees. Poor management and the diet of populations of commercial honey bees, who are more prone to a weak immune system and disease, contaminate wild colonies.Honey from Merida in the

Mexican Yucatan Peninsula has been collected since ancient times by the Maya Civilization and the traditional process remains. Best Ground works with little

producers, supporting them with tools and paying them a fair price for their honey, which is collected by artisan procedures. “The final product stands out by taste and quality. We perform physicochemical and microbiological analysis and run tests with a third party laboratory. Our honey is organic certified, free of antibiotics and collected from areas far from farming with GMOs to avoid contamination”, says Paulina Lomeli, communications manager at Best Ground. “We also promote best beekeeping practices to prevent diseases and ensure strong healthy beehives.”


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With 329 stores operating at the end of July and with estimated store openings rising from 25 in 2012 to 33-38 in 2014, natural and organic grocer Whole Foods Market is setting ambitious store expansion targets and said that over the long term, 1,000 stores is a reasonable indication of its market opportunity in the United States. The company said the Whole Foods Market brand continues to strengthen, consumer demand for natural and organic products continues to increase, and flexibility on new store size opens up additional market opportunities. WFM believes Canada and the United Kingdom hold great promise as well.Sales increased 13% to

$8.8 billion for the 40-week period ended July 1, 2012, comparable store sales increased 8.8%, and identical store sales, excluding six relocations and three expansions, increased 8.4%. For the 12-week third quarter ended July 1, 2012, sales increased 14% to $2.7 billion, comparable store sales rose 8.2%, and identical store sales were up 8.0%.The Austin, Texas-based,

Whole Foods Market said third

quarter net income increased 32% to $116.8 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 27% to $0.63. “In an economic environment that is proving to be difficult for many retailers, we are thriving and pleased to report another quarter of strong growth and excellent results for our stakeholders,” said Walter

Robb, co-chief executive officer. “Our accelerated growth plans are on track, and we believe we will continue to gain market share through further differentiating our shopping experience, improving our relative value positioning, and reinforcing our position as America’s healthiest grocery store.”

Gross profit increased 62 basis points to 36.0% of sales driven primarily by equal improvements in occupancy costs and cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales. The company opened a record nine new stores, including one relocation, in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the company opened one store and

expects to open six additional stores, for a total of 25 new stores opened during the fiscal year. WFM currently has 329

stores totaling approximately 12.5 million square feet. Stores opening in fiscal year 2012 will have an average of 34,000 square feet rising to 37,000 square feet in fiscal year 2014.

WFM, the world’s largest natural and health food retail chain with 329 stores, aspires to reach 1000 units.

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Momentum continues to build for Natural Products Scandinavia 2012 and all exhibition space sold out with over 150 exhibitors booked by late August. Scandinavia’s first ever dedicated natural and organic products trade event will take place at MalmöMassan exhibition centre, Malmo, Sweden on 14-15 October 2012.Natura l Products

Scandinavia’s free education programme – the International Nordic Self-Care Conference – provides a unique industry forum tailored specifically to meet the needs of the market it serves. It offers attending buyers and retailers an unrivalled opportunity to be kept up-to-date with key industry trends and all the latest research and developments within the natural and organic healthy

living, nutrition, self care and beauty sectors.The show’s opening Keynote

in Theatre 1 on Sunday 14 October features an overview of the ‘State of the Scandinavian Natural Market’ led by Diana Cowland, health and wellness analyst at global market research company Euromonitor. “One of the most pervasive health and wellness trends globally is consumers’ enduring quest to seek out naturally healthy products,” says Cowland. “Euromonitor International’s health and wellness data shows that in 2010, 40% of health and wellness-positioned products were marketed as naturally healthy.”Natural Products Scandinavia

is designed for buyers of natural products, vitamins, minerals, supplements, health foods, natural beauty products and organic foods, who can source from 1000’s of products,

participate in any one of the fantastic show feature areas and talk face to face with 100’s of key natural and organic suppliers.Natural Products Scandinavia

will showcase the best choice of natural, organic, Fairtrade, free-from and eco-friendly products of over 150 leading exhibitors from across Scandinavia and the world. It is a fair easy to reach, since Malmö enjoys excellent connections within Scandinavia and the rest of the world. “Just a couple of kilometres from the iconic Öresund Bridge which links Denmark and Sweden, and just one stop and 10 minutes from Copenhagen International Airport by rail, it really couldn’t be more central for visitors, including those coming from far away”, said event manager Zoe Jackson-Cooper. For full details, visit www.naturalproductsscandinavia.com

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By Jose labra

With growing demand for quinoa, chia, sacha inchi, cacao, maca and other ancient nutritious super foods, the 6th edition of PeruNatura will be a major attraction once againfor foreign and local buyers gathering at the 4th Expoalimentaria fair in Lima Peru, Sep 19-21.Around 30 Peruvian firms

and producer cooperatives will display the best organic and/or fair trade certified ingredients and foods from the Peruvian biodiversity, most of them well known for their nutritional and therapeutic properties.

Ecuador and Bolivia will also showcase companies with gourmet, ethnic and organic offerings. “Trade among Latin American countries has opened and many consumers in the region are also looking for healthy foods”, said Javier Fernandez of Bolivian firm Andean Valley, a leading quinoa food company with strong presence in Brazil, and more recently, in Colombia and Costa Rica.An international show

like Expoalimentaria in the region offers a great stage for stimulating interest in neighboring countries, and not just the traditional north-south

trade. Mexican exhibitor Best Ground will present its line of agave syrup, while Pacari Chocolate will return showing the Andean Flavors collection and other lines in high demand not only in Europe and North America, but also at home and other Latin countries like Peru. Pacari combines premium “arriba” single origin bio dynamic cacao and Peruvian pink salt of Maras, Chilean Merken, Andean blueberries and lemongrass. “We will be at the Expo. Our lines are now present at the main Peruvian supermarket chains”, said co-founder Santiago Peralta. Expoalimentaria is

also a showcase for machinery and equipment, seafood and fisheries, packaging and other Industry and government services. Other country pavilions include Brazil, Colombia, Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Switzerland.Show organizer ADEX,

the Peruvian Exporters Association, in cooperation with Promperu, the Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs expect 600 exhibitors, 2,000 international buyers and 30,000 local visitors attending this year’s edition, 10% more than in 2011. Supermarket chains Winn Dixie Inc (USA),

Loblaw Co. Limited (Canada) and Unifrutti (UAE) are among the top 40 VIP buyers confirmed for this edition. Organic foreign buyers this year seem to be looking for dried, fresh and frozen fruits, besides quinoa, chia and other ethnic and nutritious superfoods. The majority come from neighboring countries, Europe and North America, but there are also visitors from South Africa, Asia and the Middle East. “It will be my first trip to Peru, although I have been already in contact with a couple of suppliers”, said Eric Bar-Chen of R.B.Capricorn International

Enterprises Ltd. a sourcing agency for organic and health food, organic animal feed and bulk raw ingredients in Israel. “I look forward to visit the Expo and tour around Peru after”, he said.Expoalimentaria includes

the 5th Forum for Organic Products, the 2nd International Seminar “Emprende Peru”, the1st Innova Pack forum for packaging solutions the 7th Seafood & Fisheries Convention and the new Andean Grains and the Cacao and Coffee pavilions. There is also a display area for the finalists in the “Innovation Contest”.

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The EU-USA Organic Equivalency Agreement that allows EU member state producers to sell their products as organic in the U.S. with local EU organic standards and without mandatory USDA NOP certification has been welcomed by EU officials and exporters. However, an unintended consequence is that less EU organic ingredients producers will certify products to the USDA NOP standard that will create a shortage of these ingredients available to intending U.S. exporters in third party countries.The EU-USA Organic

Equivalency Agreement that came into force on June 1 was expected to offer increased market access and new export opportunities for both sides in fresh and packaged organics, lower certification costs and cut bureaucracy, while

benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale. Director of Reut, Israel-

based organic raw materials and ingredients supplier R.B. Capricorn International Enterprises Eric Bar-Chen believes the main advantages of the new agreement are only to countries in the EU or the USA, and for other countries, there may turn out to be more problems than advantages, although this is not the intent of the agreement.“The agreement states that

EU certified items imported to the USA are accepted as equivalent to NOP only if they are produced in the EU and exported from there to the USA. The same applies in the other direction for NOP items that will be accepted as equivalent to EU,” he said.“The problem arises with

third country production.

Many countries around the world produce to either EU or NOP standards and even though their products are certified, in many cases, by the same agencies that certify products produced in Europe or the USA, they will not benefit from the equivalency agreement as they are not in either the EU or the USA.“Furthermore, as brokers who

supply organic ingredients to countries around the world, we have found that obtaining NOP certified ingredients in Europe which can be exported to third countries who manufacture finished products that are exported to the USA is becoming increasingly difficult.

“The reason for this is that up till now many European companies had NOP certification in addition to their EU certification. Now that they do not need it for their exports to the USA they will save on their expenses by not renewing the NOP certification. “Producers in third countries

who must use only NOP certified ingredients for their products to be exported to the USA are finding that their suppliers will no longer be able to supply them with the NOP ingredients they need, unless they can persuade them to keep their NOP certification.”R.B. Capricorn International

has come across this with

producers in Italy and suspects that similar problems will arise with other EU countries. Mr Bar-Chen is not aware if there is any intention in the EU-USA Organic Equivalency Agreement of including third country manufacturers in the equivalency agreement in the future, but sees this as inevitable in the long run, and the sooner the better.“We have had some difficul-

ties procuring NOP cannellini beans and tomato products with NOP certification in Italy, two very popular ingre-dients that are widely exported from Italy. We have persuaded at least one company to oblige us by certifying their prod-ucts NOP, but can see future difficulties,” he said. “Many producers in Europe that we spoke to were not aware that their EU certified products cannot be used outside the EU for manufacturing items intended for the USA.”


Undergoing public consulta-tion since January 18, 2012, new Brazilian cosmetics regulations will restrict the use of pyrogallol, formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde for cosmetic use, as well as place an outright ban on the use of lead acetate. A new chemical on the list of restricted substances for cosmetic use is Pyrogallol, which is the common name for the chemical benzene-1,2,3-triol, commonly used as a dye for hair. The EU has restricted this

substance since 1976 and the ECHA presently classifies it as harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with the skin, as well as an environmental hazard for aquatic life. In addition, the use of formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde, which were already banned in Brazil as aerosol preservatives, will now be prohibited in all sprays, but their maximum concentrations in permitted applications will remain largely unchanged.

Providing information on labels about conditions of use and warnings for permitted applications of these substances will be mandatory. When pyrogallol is used in hair dye, the maximum concentration allowed will be 5% to pH 5 and must be accompanied by a warning that the dye contains pyrogallol, that gloves should be worn, that it may cause allergic reactions, is not for use with facial hair, eyebrows and eyelashes and should be kept out of reach of children. The maximum concentrations

of formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde, calculated as free formaldehyde, will differ according to use as a preservative or nail strengthener, but are unchanged since RDC 162 and RDC 16/11. When used as a preservative, the maximum concentration will be 0.1% for oral hygiene products and 0.2% for other uses with obligatory conditions of use and a warning they contain formaldehyde if the concentration exceeds 0.05% of the product. When used

as a nail strengthener, the maximum proposed is 5% and a warning to protect cuticles with oil is mandatory. However, both these substances will be completely banned in aerosols and sprays. The existing prohibition of

lead acetate in cosmetics in RDC 16/11 and RDC 48 from 2006 is retained in the current legislation.In Europe, from 11 July

2013, the existing Cosmetics Directive will be replaced by the new Cosmetic Products Regulations EC1223/2009. The provisions of the new regulation aim to ensure that consumers’ health is protected and that they are well informed by monitoring composition and labeling of products. The regulation also provides for the assessment of product safety and the prohibition of animal testing. The new Regulations will

make marketing cosmetics and personal care products into the EU market more challenging for global manufacturers, especially if they are located outside the EU.

CERTIFICATION

EU-USA Organic Equivalency creates major issues

New Cosmetics Regulation for Brazil and EU changes set for July 2013

BioGro New Zealand certifies to EU NATRUE cosmetics standardBy Warren Beaumont

At the Sustain show in Sydney July 19-22, leading New Zealand organic certification company BioGro ran a NATRUE natural certification workshop for health and body care products to advise natural brand businesses about the purpose, scope and benefits of certification, what is allowed/not allowed in natural health

and body care products, labeling requirements, market access and regulations, what is involved in getting certified and how to apply. BioGro is the only local

certification organization in the Australia New Zealand region offering natural

cosmetic certification to the internationally recognised NATRUE standards. NATRUE is a non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium and founded in 2007 in a joint effort of several manufacturers. Among the leading brands being certified by NATRUE are Alverde, Lavera, Logona, Weleda, Dr Hauschka, Farfalla and Dr Bronners. BioGro’s CEO Dr. Michelle

Glogau says to qualify for NATRUE certification at least 75% of a product line has to be certified natural or organic. This is to avoid companies misleading consumers that the range is certified when only one or two products have been certified, through a halo effect. Dr. Glogau and business development manager Akiko Nicholls told Organic & Wellness News that BioGro became an accredited certifier with NATRUE in November 2011 and while they can offer worldwide certification, their efforts will focus on Australasia.“Since there are no

international set regulations on natural cosmetic products, 3rd

North American

surveys confirm that

there is consumer

confusion between

the label ‘organic’

and ‘natural’

See NATRUE on page 18


80 different organic products available20 000 sq2 m of refrigerated warehouseOrganic, NOP, JAS, Fair trade, Kosher, ISO, Global GAP certified

15 farms175 workers500 acres

[email protected] www.egy-group.com

By Warren Beaumont

WALA, the manufacturer of Dr.Hauschka Skin Care in Germany, spoke to Organic & Wellness News about cosmetic trends, the new EU regulations and its commitment to sustainability for over 75 years.

What do you see as major trends for the EU and global cosmetics market?There is a growing demand for natural and organic cosmetics products all over the world and very strong growth in markets such as France, Eastern Europe, Brazil and Asia.

What do you believe are the consumer’s main con-cerns, using products that are free of chemicals, GMO, nan-otechnology, ingredients that cause skin allergies, and they commitment to sustainability and environmental issues?The main benefit for many people is that the products do not contain any synthetic preservatives or mineral oil. Wherever possible, consumers want products to contain no paraben, paraffin or PEG. Naturally, the rising number of allergies and intolerances is an important factor for many people, as are sustainability aspects such as environmental protection. Dr.Hauschka Skin

Care products have always been free from synthetic fragrances and preservatives.

What is your most popular product range and your most recent product range to launch?Our own-brand products sold by large retail chains are strong growth drivers. We are best known for our face care products and our unique oil-free night care concept; strengthening the skin’s natural functions with plant extracts rather than replacing them with external isolated substances; products geared towards changing conditions of the skin rather than skin types. Our high-quality body care products and decorative cosmetics, a complete product range since 1999, with a new look twice a year, are very well known and in demand.

Which are your strongest export markets?Benelux, France and the USA.

How will the new EU regulations impact on costs and sales, including labeling changes and export markets?The European Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009 (KVO) has especially strict requirements when it comes to safety ratings for cosmetics. Dr.Hauschka began early on to implement these requirements. However, this new regulation

did not bring about any far-reaching changes in the way our cosmetic products are labeled.

Are you using ethical sourcing and sustainability as unique selling points, and is sustainable packaging being adopted?Fairness and responsibility towards our partners is part of our company philosophy – and WALA has existed for over 75 years. Protecting the environment is second nature to us, as the raw materials from our cosmetics come from nature. When we initiate a raw materials project and provide the local people with our financial support and know-how, we do so because we would like to expand the farming of raw materials in biodynamic or certified organic quality and to help the local people. Our motto is: “help people to help themselves”.

All of our raw materials partners are expected to be able to stand on their own feet after an initial start-up period. We have set up successful projects in various countries around the world, for instance in Burkina Faso, Afghanistan and India. However another important aspect for us is that raw materials should be bought as locally as possible. Because of this, we do not source fair trade honey from Mexico but rather from beekeepers in our local region. By reducing transport distances in this way, we help to minimize the strain on the environment. Respect for the environment

is present in all areas at WALA – for instance, our high-bay warehouse has been sunk 3.6 meters into the ground. This results in a cold sink with a relatively constant temperature, which can be used for cooling purposes.

We collect rainwater in cisterns and use it not only for flushing toilets but also for cooling compressors, processing machinery and other technical equipment. Environmental factors are also taken into consideration when it comes to packaging for our high-grade cosmetics products and all packaging is 100% recyclable.

Are you using single or multiple certifications for the EU market and do you believe that consumers understand these certifications?All Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products are certified natural and organic cosmetic products and bear the NATRUE label and/or the label of the German industry association BDIH. Consumers view these labels as a reliable quality indicator for high-grade natural and organic cosmetics.

Farmer harvests roses in Afghanistan for Dr.Hauschka, firm committed to sustainability for over 75 years

Dr.Hauschka sets high standards in sustainability & environment

party endorsement to confirm the products are ‘natural’ has become more important for consumer assurance and industry credibility. The main advantage of having BioGro as a local NATRUE certification agency is, effective

communication (no major time difference) and on-site inspections by local auditors to save the cost.” Ms Nicholls says.Dr Glogau is confident of

signing several New Zealand and Australian cosmetic companies. “Trilogy is the first NZ company to be certified under the program and we already have a number of applications from Australian

companies in process,” she says.One of the advantages of

the NATRUE program, is that there is flexibility to certify products as natural, organic, or made with organic, depending on your market and the type of product you are formulating. It recognizes that not all products can meet organic criteria (eg mineral-based products) and that

products require preservatives to maintain stability and safety. “North American surveys

confirm that there is consumer confusion between the label ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ with consumers believing that they are both regulated,” Dr Glogau says. Many companies have taken advantage of this confusion, claiming products to be organic or natural

when they contain only a small percentage of organic or natural ingredients.“Media such as television programs have been hitting hard against such greenwashing claims and we are responding to these and consumer concerns by offering a credible certification program to companies that are prepared to stand up to scrutiny by an independent body.”

NATRUE(Continued from page 17)


Organized by

www.sustainablecosmeticssummit.com

Sao Paulo 25-26th Sept. 2012Hong Kong 12-13th Nov. 2012Paris 28-30th Nov. 2012

cosmetics summit

By Clara Paz

Despite the short notice since its official announcement, the first Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (SCS) offered in Sao Paulo by the British market intelligence firm Organic Monitor with strategic partner Organics Brazil this coming September 24-26 has attracted a crowd of key industry players. Although most delegates will be Brazilian cosmetics and other personal care manufacturers, researchers and distributors, participants from other countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile Colombia, Peru, the UK and the USA will also attend.“We are just two weeks away

from the summit and are busy with last minute registrations as our marketing campaign comes to a close”, said Amarjit Sahota, Organic Monitor Director. “We are expecting

Latin American Sustainable Cosmetics Summit fosters cooperation and expands horizons

a full house for this first edition”. Ming Liu, manager of the project Organics Brazil finds the SCS will benefit Brazilian companies and other players in the region and abroad. “Brazil, Peru and Colombia play an important role in sourcing for natural ingredients in the cosmetics sector and Brazil occupies now the second market in the world for beauty products. Sao Paulo seemed an obvious host”.The SCS is the most important

event on sustainability and the cosmetics industry in Latin America, with biodiversity and ethical sourcing a major focus. Large conventional cosmetics firms, such as L’Oreal, Estee Lauder and Beiersdorf, as well as Latin American companies known for their sustainable practices, including Natura and Grupo Boticario have confirmed participation.

See Summit on page 20


A Spanish version of “The Little Green Book of Food Traceability” released by Brazilian firm Paripassu in Portuguese and English in 2010 is now available in Spanish. Presented in simple and straightforward language, the book shows the value of food traceability from farm to fork, the role of all actors in the food supply chain and the potential of traceability to change and improve through transparency and collaboration.”One of the most common

topics covered in the media today is transparency, and traceability is a way to bring transparency to the food chain”, said Thomas Mr. Eckschmidt one of the founders of PariPassu. The company focuses on a methodology of food chain development through a traceability system, quality control, field management, packing and other solutions connected to traceability. “The power of telling your story first, instead of justifying third

party allegation is priceless, for your product, your brand and your business – and traceability can help you”.According to Andreza

Araujo, Sustainabil ity Manager for PepsiCo Foods South America, Caribbean and Central America, who wrote the book’s foreword “Traceability brings a new dimension to sustainability. It allows the company to monitor key aspects of the sustainable

development of its food chain”. This is clearly a new way of doing business as most of the famous brands in the market have been pressured by Non Profit Organizations to take responsibility of what their suppliers’ practices are and their supplier’s supplier do. “Take a recent case with Victoria Secret”, said Mr. Eckschmidt. “This company was accused of using child labor for harvest ing

cotton in Asia. A four step upstream in their supply chain”. The Paripassu farm-to -ork traceability system is already being implemented in different food sectors such as sea food, produce, processed food and honey, both conventional and organic certified. Paripassu’s client range includes exporters, cooperatives, distributors, food processors and government organizations.

Paripassu’s traceability book now in Spanish


NAturAl cOsmetics ANd iNgredieNts FrOm Peru

AgROINdUsTRIAs OsHOContact: Miguel Navarromnavarrograu@agroindustriasosho.comwww.agroindustriasosho.comDescription: Producer, processor and trader of natural organic products such as sacha Inchi, passion fruit, mango pit and aguaje oils. Serves the retail market under the brand Naturik.

AgROPEgsOlContact: Jorge Perez [email protected]: manufacturer of cosmetic products based on snail (“Helix Aspersa Muller”) secretion extract, sacha inchi and jojoba oil. Cream, soap, body lotion.

gAlEON sUPPly sACContact: Dr Javier Peña [email protected] www.galeoncosmetica.comDescription: Laboratory and manufacturer of natural and sustainable personal care products with snail secretion extract, Andean maca, blood grade, sacha inchi, copaiba and jojoba oils, wild honey and camu camu

RAIs VIdAContact: Elia [email protected]: Peruvian company with 10 years experience developing high quality beauty, personal care and wellness products with 100% natural ingredients.

ROdA sElVAContact: Vera [email protected] www.rodaperu.comDescription: Since 2003 producing organic and conventional vegetable cold pressed sacha inchi oil, extracted from a native plant in the Peruvian Amazon, high in Omega 3 content.

LABORATORIO

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Presentations from other successful companies in the region include natural ingredients supplier Beraca, cosmetics manufacturer SuryaBrasil and BioIntropic, a Colombian platform created by alliance of six universities, a factory for in vitro production and a technological park that promotes innovation in the fields of biodiversity and biotechnology. “The SCS is a great

opportunity for the natural cosmetics sector in the region we will present accomplishments, goals and challenges at our organization and we may learn about the work currently conducted in other countries”, said Claudia Betancur, executive director at BioIntropic. Ms Betancur will sharewith the audience the opportunities Colombia

offers for sustainable use of its biodiversity, findings and applications of unique natural ingredients such as acai, borojo, chontaduro, jaguar and seje in the field of cosmetics.Identifying collaborative

innovation opportunities with companies from around the world is an expectation shared by other participants. “An international event of this magnitude was needed in the sector to further connect different players in the field of biodiversity and sustainability. A team effort, is valuable especially in the complex sector of functional food and personal care”, said Carla Vaca of the biotrade program at the Peruvian Export Promotion Agency Promperu.The boom of eco-friendly

products has seen an increased use of the terms “natural”, “green”, and “organic” in labels and advertising campaigns, misleading consumers to believe these

products are actually safer than conventional brands and harmless to the environment. The reality is that there is the need to further explore and reinvent formulations for personal care products no longer dependent on petrochemicals and synthetic substances that pose harmful to the human body after prolonged exposure. In terms of regulations there is not one single industry standard to follow. This situation is expected to change next year, at least in Europe, with the new Cosmetic Products Regulations EC1223/2009 in place on July 11.

Peruvian trade mission takes part in Cosmetics summit

“After many years developing products with natural ingredients, it is the first time we find an international forum to discuss how we obtained

our products and to learn from others about how they apply natural ingredients to perform well, how to replace synthetic substances properly and how to develop a genuine natural formulation for beauty products”, said Dr. Javier Pena Crisostomo of Galeon Supply sac., Peruvian manufacturer of cosmetics. Galeon Supply has conducted extensive research with secretion, extracted in a harmless way, from the Helix Aspersa Muller snail. “We aim to learn about the different certification bodies for sustainable cosmetics, limitations still in place and how we could work with the many amazing ingredients available from Peru’s biodiversity, such as dragon’s blood, cat’s claw, sacha inchi, copaiba and jojoba oils in a sustainable way.” Agroindustrias Ocho,

Agropegsol, Rais Vida and Roda Selva are other Peruvian firms attending the SCS. They

offer sacha inchi oil known for its high content of omega 3 and other ingredients and cosmetics, and aim to explore how other firms in Brazil and abroad take care of R & D, packaging and product dis-plays, merchandising, market-ing, business development and fair trade practices to build sustainability along the supply chain.“Brazil is an advanced coun-

try in the field of beauty prod-ucts, said Ms Vaca. And Peru has great potential, as it is one of the countries with several microclimates and rich bio-diversity”. The SCS offers a stage to share and learn about accomplishments, marketing strategies and business models that work for leading compan-ies like Aveda. “This trip to Brazil will be a source of new contacts and inspiration for when we return home”, said Dr. Pena Crisostomo. Participants at the SCS may

enjoy a two-day conference program with speakers discussing sustainability initiatives and ingredients, ethical sourcing, and a one day workshop on green cosmetics formulations and business opportunities in the global market for sustainable cosmetics. The SCS in Sao Paulo is the

8th edition of the international series of Summits offered by Organic Monitor in New York, Paris and Hong Kong.

Summit(Continued from page 19)

A-Sense, natural cosmetics by Agropegsol. Passion fruit seeds and oil are among the ingredients supplied by Agroindustrias Osho, manufacturers of the Naturik line


Calendar of events 2012-2013SEPTEMBER 8-11 SANABologna, Italy www.sana.it

19-21

EXPOALIMENTARIA Lima, Peruwww.expoalimentariaperu.com

20-22GOURMET SHOWMexico City, Mexicowww.gourmetshow.com.mx

20-22

BIOFACH AMERICAco-located with Natural Products Expo East Baltimore, USAwww.expoeast.com

22-23CHFA EXPO EASTToronto, Canadawww.chfa.ca

24-26

SUSTAINABLE COSMETICS SUMMIT LATIN AMERICA Sao Paulo, Brazilwww.sustainablecosmetics summit.com

OCTOBER4-5SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES CONFERENCEHong Kongwww.textileexchange.org

14-15

NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS SCANDINAVIAMalmö, Swedenwww.naturalandorganicscandinavia.com/

21-25 SIAL PARISParis, Francewww.sialparis.com

26-28FRESH SUMMITAnaheim, USAwww.freshsummit.com

31-NOV 4ORGANIC FARMING SHOW Co-located with Indagra / Alimenta 2012 Pavilion E1www.bio-romania.org/cat/english/

31-NOV 4SALON DU CHOCOLATParis, Francewww.salonduchocolat.fr

13-16

BIOFACHNuremberg, Germanywww.biofach.de

25-28GULFOODDubai, UAEwww.gulfood.com

MARCH5-8FOODEX JAPANMakuhari Messe, Japanwww.imexmanagement.com

8-10NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WESTAnaheim, USAwww.expowest.com

8-11COSMOPROFBologna, Italywww.cosmoprof.com

APRIL7-8NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS EUROPELondon, UKwww.naturalproducts.co.uk

NOVEMBER

2-4 ASIA ORGANIC & LOHAS PRODUCT EXPO Taipei, Taiwanwww.lohas-city.com

5-9SUPPLY SIDE WESTLas Vegas, USAwww.supplysideshow.com/west/2012/home.html

12-13

SUSTAINABLE COSMETICS SUMMIT ASIA-PACIFICHong Kongwww.sustainablecosmetics summit.com

21-23

BIOFACH JAPANTokyo, Japanwww.biofach-japan.com

21-23

SUSTAINABLE COSMETICS SUMMIT EUROPEParis, Francewww.sustainablecosmetics summit.com

DECEMBER

NOV 29-DEC 1

BIOFACH INDIABangalore, Indiawww.biofach-india.com

26-28 SIAL MIDDLE EASTAbu Dhabi, UAEwww.sialme.com

JANUARY20-22WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOWSan Francisco, USAwww.specialtyfood.com

22-23

SUSTAINABLE FOODS SUMMITSan Francisco, USAwww.sustainablefoods summit.com

FEBRUARY6-8FRUITLOGISTICABerlin, Germanywww.fruitlogistica.de/

7-9 GREEN FOOD & ORGANIC FOOD EXPOBeijing, Chinawww.gnfexpo.com.cn/en/index.html

13-14CHFA EXPO WESTVancouver, Canada www.chfa.ca

17-19CPMA CANADIAN PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW Toronto, Canadawww.convention.cpma.ca/en/home.aspx

30-MAY 2

SIAL CANADAToronto, Canadawww.sialcanada.com

MAY7-9 SIAL CHINAShangai, Chinawww.sialchina.com

14-16VITAFOODS INTL.Geneva, Switzerlandwww.vitafoods.eu.com/

23-25BIOFACH CHINAShangai, Chinawww.biofach-china.com

JUNE 27-30

BIO BRAZIL FAIR/BIOFACH AMERICA LATINASao Paulo, Brazilwww.biofach-americalatina.com.br

30-JULY 2FANCY FOOD SHOWNew York, New York, USAwww.specialtyfood.com

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El Diario Internacional para el Comercio OrgánicoEN ESPAÑOL

BOlIVIAANAPQUIContact: Miguel [email protected] Product description: Organic Royal Quinoa flakes, puffs and flour in bulk and private retail packaging.

ANdEAN VAllEy s.A.Contact: Javier Fernandez [email protected] Product description: 15 years experience as producer, processor and exporter of Organic Royal quinoa and ready-to-prepare gluten-free meals, desserts, pizza and pastas.

IRUPANA ANdEAN ORgANIC FOOd s.A.Contact: Javier [email protected] www.irupanabio.com Product description: Over 25 years experience developing sustainable production systems to reach local and foreign market with organic certified Royal Quinoa and other native foods.

JACHA INTI s.A. (JIsA)Contact: Sergio Nunez de [email protected] www.andeannaturals.com Product description: Part of the US based Andean Naturals trading firm, JISA offers the best value in safe and organic quinoa to the food industry.

NUT & NATContact: Lily [email protected] description: Dedicated to processing and exports of instant quinoa-based soups, creams and side dishes.

sINdAN ORgANIC sRlContact: Teodocio Huayllani [email protected]/en Product description: A young company based on 25 years experience in the production and exports of organic certified quinoa, amaranth, sesame and other super foods

BRAzIlAgROPAlMA s.A.Contact: Marcello [email protected] www.agropalma.com.br Product description: The largest RSPO certified palm oil supplier in Latin America. Additional ISO 9001, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18.001 and ISO 22.00 in addition to organic and kosher certifications reflect a commitment to sustainable palm oil production.

TRIUNFO lTdAContact: Katia Kobataexportacao@chamatetriunfo.comwww.chamatetriunfo.com.brProduct description: Teas made from organic yerba mate available in green and roasted versions, in lemon, peach and cinnamon flavours

MN PROPOlIsContact: Jeferson [email protected] description: Leading supplier of bee products, green propolis mushrooms and distillates.

QUINUA REAl BRAsIl lTdContact: Miguel Angel [email protected] www.quinuareal.com.br Product description: Producer and distributor Andean food products, quinoa and cookies.

COlOMBIA

CORPOCAMPOContact: Edgar Montenegroedgar.montenegro@corpocampo.comwww.corpocampo.comProduct description: Leading supplier of organic certified Açai palm hearts, Açai pulp and Sacha Inchi oil.

dIPsA FOOdContact: Luz Marina Rojas [email protected] description: Producer of nutritional bars made with exotic fruits and nuts such as mangoes, golden berries, chia and macadamia.

ECUAdORPACARIContact: Santiago [email protected] www.pacarichocolate.com Product description: Family-owned company dedicated to making the highest quality organic chocolate from Ecuador.

MExICOAlOE JAUMAVE, s.A. dE C.V.Contact: Ramiro [email protected] www.aloejaumave.com Product description: 20 years supplying high quality Aloe Vera and a full range of products including single strength juices.

BEsT gROUNd Contact: Ricardo [email protected] Product description: Supplier of high quality organic and fair-trade agave sweeteners and by-products.

FRHOMIMEx Contact: Jose Luis Tungui [email protected] www.donaguacato.com.mxProduct description: Direct organic producers and exporters of high quality avocado (Hass), grapefruit and mango.

KI-AN COMERCIAlIzAdORA s.A. dE C.V. Contact: Irma [email protected] description: Distributor and exporter of organic food such as rice, coffee, chia, amaranth hibiscus flower, powdered mango and macadamia nuts. Also supplies retail stores, hotels and restaurants in the local Mexican market.

THE IIdEA COMPANy Contact: Antonio García de [email protected] description: Pioneer developer and processor of agave syrup and exclusive derivatives.

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PERUCANdElA PERUContact: Lupe [email protected] description: Processing and trading firm that offers Brazil nut oil, nuts and other nutritious native foods with added value.

PERU NATURAls CORP. s.A.C.Contact: Jorge L. [email protected] www.perunaturals.com Product description: Specialty e-tailer of foods and supplements made strictly from the best quality Peruvian Raw Materials.

MACHU PICCHU FOOdsContact: Esther Paredeshttp://www.mpt.com.pewww.mpt.com.peProduct description: Leading suppliers of chocolates, coffee and confectioneries. Specialists in private label programs.

PERU WORld WIdEContact: Rafael Arrarte [email protected] description: Produces, processes, packages and exports natural and certified quinoa, amaranth and dried oregano.

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