>> Back to Fall 2011 Issue These are trying times. It seems Washington politicians want to divide us over debt and spending, while across America people and businesses just need access to more capital. Each of us, here and around the world, has a role in fixing and in a sense redesigning the economy as
I always look forward to spring, a time for renewal, and a return to outdoors. In Northern New Mexico winter can be quite cold and confining. For a variety of personal and professional reasons, both positive, I have decided to do two print newsletters and two E-newsletters this year. The lineup of articles is quite
The CGAP MIV ESG Award honors the “best in class” microfinance investors, and commends Oikocredit for its outstanding achievement in innovation and engagement with its project partners (or investees) and other industry groups. Strict selection criteria for investments and transparency to investors have been integral to fulfilling Oikocredit’s mission, said Managing Director Tor G. Gull.
by Leon Kaye, editor of GreenGoPost.com Ben & Jerry’s raised eyebrows earlier this year when the Burlington-based ice cream company announced that all of its products would be made from fair trade certified ingredients by 2011 in Europe and 2013 in the United States. The company, which started in an abandoned gas station in 1978,
Theresa Marquez of Organic Valley and Bob Quinn of Kamut® International received Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) prestigious Organic Leadership Awards for 2010 in ceremonies held last October in Boston, MA. “Theresa Marquez and Bob Quinn have shown outstanding initiative and devotion to organic, and their contributions clearly demonstrate how organic enterprises and agriculture can thrive
The number of farms and businesses dedicated to organic and eco-friendly consumer products is growing in Colorado; according to industry estimates, the state accounts for $2.5 billion in organic sales, or approximately 10% of overall U.S. sales of organic products. Boulder, CO, (October 26, 2010) – With more than 200 organic farms in the Colorado,
By Nutrition Business Journal In a year when many food retailers have struggled to squeeze sales growth out of soft pricing, Whole Foods Market has beaten analysts\’ and its own expectations for revenue, profits and same-store sales growth. For its 2010 fourth quarter, ended September 26, Whole Foods posted revenues of $2.1 billion on 15%
Sustainability and a healthy and organic lifestyle are still in great demand and worldwide sales of organic food, natural cosmetics and eco textiles are growing appreciably again. Once a year, the World Organic Trade Fair BioFach and the parallel Vivaness, Trade Fair for Natural Personal Care and Wellness, gather the international organic sector in Nürnberg
The Hyatt Regency Tamaya (near Albuquerque, NM) today announced in late July the launch of Meet and Be Green, a new program that encourages guests and planners to make green choices for their meetings. In order to Meet and Be Green at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya, planners and meeting attendees will pledge to take the
