Natural & Organic Products Exhibition South Africa



Food Crisis hits home harder in South Africa. Mr Pahad, it's not a third force that caused the recent violent attacks against foreigners. It's the food crisis, exacerbated by global shortages, hand in hand with excessive demand from India and China that have led to price increases that we, and the rest of the world have not seen for decades. Read more...... Natural and Organic Products Exhibition NATURAL AND ORGANIC BOOM REFLECTS NEW CONSUMER CONSCIOUSNESS 17 - 19 October 2008, Cape Town International Convention Centre Read more...... Time to take back the Tap! Without water, we die. Hunger strikers are known to die after 50 - 70 days. One of the greatest sacrifices we may make in our lives is to live..... Read more...... Food Crisis hits home harder in South Africa. Mr Pahad, it's not a third force that caused the recent violent attacks against foreigners. It's the food crisis, exacerbated by global shortages, hand in hand with excessive demand from India and China that have led to price increases that we, and the rest of the world have not seen for decades. Read more...... Evolution comes from revolution - its time for "green to get mean". Imagine standing in the hot sun before a field of roses, hectares of vegetables or fruit trees as far as you can see. Everything is certified organic and no harmful chemicals have been used. More important you get well paid for your fresh produce and you have created well-paid jobs for your local community. You have a well-respected job; you are on the land in the sun and yes, even loving the rain..... Read more...... Sometimes "doing good" in Africa borders on "doing evil". The Bill and Melinda Gates and Rockefeller Foundations fund an addiction to GM and chemical fertilizers in 3 African countries. CNFA, Inc a Washington DC based enterprise and development organization announced that they were awarded a US$13.1 million grant from Green Revolution for Africa (AGRA) to implement a comprehensive agrodealer support program in Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania. AGRA is a new partnership established by the Bill and Melinda Gates and Rockefeller Foundations.... Read more...... Consumers and retailers drive the new world marketplace Is this death for the multi-national brands? The boom of the natural and organic industry worldwide signals a huge shift in marketing and manufacturing. These are two market sectors that traditionally don't really embrace change; most prefer to tweak existing models with a percentage move to the left or right. They prefer to implement a new PR spin or design an "improved" package. But now, those days are over!.... Read more...... Fairmiles and not Airmiles The human race is a very complicated bunch. Corporations, multi-nationals and people from all walks of life have a lot to say when it comes to organics, greening of the planet and being sustainable.... Read more...... ORGANICS PRESS STATEMENT - ORGANICS SHOW 2007 2007] If there is currently one stand-out buzzword in food retailing, it's "organic". As South African consumers become more aware of environmental sustainability, and also demand more wholesome foods to provide to their families, they are increasingly turning to organic products... Read more...... The Bio-fuel "Gold Rush" Lots of talk - but does any of it make sense at all In die Cape Times van 28 April 2007 het 'n plaaslike inwoner vertel van die probleme wat hy te�gekom het toe hy van toksiese afval ontslae wou raak. 'n Munisipale amptenaar het hom aangeraai om bloot sy afval (gifstowwe, ou medisyne, insekdoders en ou batterye) in die vullisdrom te gooi, want dis wat almal anders doen..... Read more...... ENOUGH OF THE RUBBISH Cape Times of the 25th April 2007 The Cape Times of the 25th April 2007 carries the story of a local man who encountered difficulties when trying to dispose of toxic waste. He was advised by a council official that he should just discard of this waste (poisons, old medicine, pesticides and old batteries) in his bin, as everyone else does.... Read more...... MOEG VIR DIE GEMORS Die Burger - final translation In die Cape Times van 28 April 2007 het 'n plaaslike inwoner vertel van die probleme wat hy te�gekom het toe hy van toksiese afval ontslae wou raak. 'n Munisipale amptenaar het hom aangeraai om bloot sy afval (gifstowwe, ou medisyne, insekdoders en ou batterye) in die vullisdrom te gooi, want dis wat almal anders doen..... Read more...... NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS EXHIBITION BRINGING HOME ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES 12 - 14 October 2007, Cape Town International Convention Centre Last year's Natural & Organic Products Exhibition took place at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg and was a powerful illustration of the number of South African consumers and businesses that are demanding credible, clear and accurate information and the option of choice presented by the organic and natural industry..... Read more...... "GM Suppliers The Next High Tech 3rd World Drug Dealers" Two articles appeared in the Cape Times this past week extolling the virtues of GM production. GM producers talk about Africa growing more food and getting better results. That is like selling cocaine and saying to the user that all their troubles will go away. The more you use the better you will feel........Read more Growing Possibilities - paving the way to greener pastures Apparently you don't have to die young anymore to leave a good looking corpse. You will be preserved because you are marinated in chemicals - cause of death aside........ Read more. Consumer Power Results in legislation to remove growth hormones from milk Are the Organic and Natural Health Sectors Milking it? The organic, biodiversity and complementary health sectors were once the domain of an elite, niche market. Today you can find these products and their derivatives in almost every retail outlet. It's not surprising that a recent World Trade Organisation report refers to a "golden future" for organic food and the World Health Organisation have released their Traditional Medicines Strategy .......Read more Environmentally friendly design competition and "No Kak" Fashion Show Pioneering eco-friendly design and textile practices for South Africa Can you tell organic products from the conventionally produced ones? What is organic? What is certified organic? What is natural? Chemical free? .........Read more It's time for the Government to take action! Why is South Africa falling behind every other emerging economy when it comes to developing a sustainable and progressive national organics programme? ......... Read more WOODY, JODI TO REV UP CITY ORGANIC EXPO CAPE ARGUS, Thursday, September 29, 2005 Movie star and organic food activist oody Harrelson, along with formerracing driver and now organic meat farmer Jody Scheckter, will be coming to Cape Town next month, Read more.... MORE THAN AN EXHIBITION - IT'S AND EVENT The Natural & Organic Products Exhibition made its successful debut in June last year in the Sandton Convention Centre and now moves in the alternate year to Cape Town at the International Convention Centre from 14 to 16 October 2005. Read more...... EXCLUSIVE MEDIA SCREENING OF WOODY HARRELSON NEW FILM - June 2005 “Go Further” a feature length documentary by top international filmaker Ron Mann and starring Woody Harrelson is to be premiered at an exclusive media event in Cape Town on the 23rd June at the Labia Theatre. Read more...... "STAND UP AND FIGHT" - published in the Cape Times - Wednesday 6 October 2004. From farm to pharmacy we are under siege - what are we going to do about it? The Health Minister, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, has already introduced the controversial pricing regulations for the pharmaceutical industry. Now she is taking dead aim at natural and complimentary medicines. If she gets her way natural medicines, vitamin supplements, energy drinks, breakfast cereals and even infant formulas will have to be registered as a pharmaceutical. Click here to read more......

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