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Chicken Abuse Scandal Leads Germany to Redefine Organic Animal Products

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:17:41 +0000

The sanctity of the U.S. certified organic label has come under scrutiny recently as the USDA has approved the use of non-organic additives in organic foods and allows massive CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations) to receive organic certification. In Germany, however, eggs now must be produced in non-industrial settings to receive organic certification after a recent egg scandal.

Naturland Promoting Eco Fishing & Aquaculture

Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:00:50 +0000

At this year's Boston Seafood Show, which opened on March 20th, worldwide organic farming advocate Naturland is urging the fishing industry to consider more eco-friendly fishing techniques.

Hans Hohenester, chairman of the Naturland board of directors, says current fishing practices are unnatural, unsustainable, and contaminate waters with harmful chemicals and antibiotics.

That's why Naturland has impressive standards and strict procedures for ensuring organic and sustainable production.

German Dioxin Scare Spreads: Countries Cracking Down

Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:00:14 +0000

European health officials are now warning that the German dioxin outbreak may be worse than previously thought - extending beyond tainted eggs - and prompting some countries to take harsher action.

The dioxin scare surfaced after 3,000 tonnes (over 6,600 pounds) of an animal feed additive sold in Germany were discovered to contain trace amounts of dioxin, causing officials to ban many farms from selling eggs.