Ireland: Report welcomed by organic growers | 30 May 2011

Organic growers in Ireland have welcomed a study which they say shows that food grown without artificial fertilisers is nutritionally better. The... more ...

Piko Wholefoods are up and running again | 27 April 2011

Piko Wholefoods sustained extensive damage in the February earthquake in Christchurch and The Piko building in Kilmore Street was designated for... more ...

ALDI supermarkets to ban phosphates from 2013 | 4 April 2011

From the end of 2013, ALDI supermarkets will no longer sell laundry detergents containing phosphates. It’s a major breakthrough for Do Something’s... more ...

Our thoughts are with you | 24 February 2011

Our thoughts are with our Christchurch-based audience and business partners. The whole country is grieving with you and doing all we can to support... more ...

Demand for organic food in supermarkets is growing | 18 February 2011

A new report in the Bay of Plenty shows shoppers are increasingly seeking out organic foods in supermarkets and specialist health food stores,... more ...

Organic milk delivers more consistent nutrition across seasons | 8 February 2011

A new study in the UK shows organic milk is less prone to unfavourable changes in nutritional value after a poor season, compared with conventional... more ...

Organics can help save the world's bees | 8 February 2011

A visiting bee industry leader is encouraging New Zealand farmers to look to organics as the solution to help save the world's bees. Gilles... more ...

Tomatoes Squeeze Into Top Spot | 1 February 2011

Tomatoes* are the number one favourite vegetable in New Zealand, but only just ... The latest Household Economic Survey figures show New... more ...

Bold organic goal by 2020 | 15 January 2011

ORGANIC wine producers in New Zealand have announced a bold new goal: 20 percent of New Zealand vineyards will be organic by the year 2020. “By... more ...

Resene Paints crowned Sustainable Business of the Year | 22 November 2010

An unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices coupled with industry innovation has seen Resene Paints named New Zealand's Sustainable... more ...

Over 60 communities benefit from eDay | 18 November 2010

Kiwis cleared their homes of an estimated 900 tonnes of old computer equipment and mobile phones today in New Zealand's fourth national... more ...

Organic labeling for farmers' markets | 17 November 2010

Farmers Market New Zealand (FMNZ) has announced guidelines for Farmers' Markets, which recommend that producers only be allowed to claim to be... more ...

Posts shift for growers | 10 November 2010

Wooden fence posts and timber structures for kiwifruit and grape vines have been part of New Zealand's landscape for decades but changes in the US... more ...

Keeping NZ Crops Clean | 4 November 2010

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is conducting a new study into how water and natural fertilisers – such as manures, biosolids and... more ...

'Amazing' Interest in NZ's first Organic Expo | 18 October 2010

The New Zealand Organic Expo and Green Living Show to be held on May 28-29, 2011 is attracting interest from a large number of prospective... more ...