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Item Member Non Member Shipping # DVD (Includes Full Online Access) $200.00 $250.00 $0.00 All Things Organicä conference session recordings are now available in multimedia format that includes both audio and visual presentations. Choose from individual sessions or complete conference recordings (more than 40 hours of material) either on DVD or for online download. Please note that clicking the shopping cart will bring you to the online All Things Organicä store, which is where you will place your order. Full Online Access $180.00 $225.00 $0.00 Please note that clicking the shopping cart will bring you to the online All Things Organicä store, which is where you will place your order. Individual Recordings $15.00 $20.00 $0.00 Please note that clicking the shopping cart will bring you to the online All Things Organicä store, which is where you will place your order. Farm Bill Conference Recordings $99.00 $199.00 $0.00 In November 2008 OTA and the Organic Institute presented “Growing U.S. Organic Agriculture: Accessing the 2008 Farm Bill.” Complete multimedia recordings of the conference (10 hours of material), including audio and visual presentations, are now available. Choose either to download the recordings or receive a complete DVD of the event. Please note that clicking the shopping cart will bring you to the online All Things Organicä store, where you will place your order.
Item Member Non Member Shipping # Global Organic Textile Standard Web Seminar $100.00 $250.00 $0.00 The Organic Trade Association (OTA) presented a web-based seminar to educate companies about the GOTS standard on October 7, 2008. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) ensures organic status AND environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing of textiles, from harvesting through production, packaging, labeling, and distribution of all organic fibers to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer. Presenters include: Grace Gershuny, OTA’s representative to the International Working Group of GOTS Marshall Johnson, R.L. Stowe Mills, Inc., GOTS Certified Manufacturer Georgia Kalivas, IMO Certification Agency Connie Karr, OTCO Certification Agency Sandra Marquardt, On the Mark Public Relations Sam Welsch, OneCert Certification Agency If your company is involved in organic textiles or wants to be part of this fast growing sector, this seminar is for you--don’t miss out! For more info click here. GORP Training Manual $149.00 $295.00 $0.00 For Retailers – The Good Organic Retailing Practices Training Manual (GORP). The USDA Organic Rule and American Organic Standards are in place. Does your store comply? The GORP Training Manual was developed in association with the Independent Organic Inspectors Association and OTA staff to meet the needs of your store’s organic retail operations. In addition to general handling practices, the manual specifically addresses Fresh Produce, Bulk Foods, Meats and Prepared Foods (Deli, Bakeries and Juice Bars) and Pre-packaged Groceries departments. You will receive a comprehensive training manual and CD (including a copy of GORP) containing all the necessary forms and checklists. 290 pp.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) presented a web-based seminar to educate companies about the GOTS standard on October 7, 2008. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) ensures organic status AND environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing of textiles, from harvesting through production, packaging, labeling, and distribution of all organic fibers to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.
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If your company is involved in organic textiles or wants to be part of this fast growing sector, this seminar is for you--don’t miss out! For more info click here.
For Retailers – The Good Organic Retailing Practices Training Manual (GORP).
The USDA Organic Rule and American Organic Standards are in place. Does your store comply? The GORP Training Manual was developed in association with the Independent Organic Inspectors Association and OTA staff to meet the needs of your store’s organic retail operations. In addition to general handling practices, the manual specifically addresses Fresh Produce, Bulk Foods, Meats and Prepared Foods (Deli, Bakeries and Juice Bars) and Pre-packaged Groceries departments. You will receive a comprehensive training manual and CD (including a copy of GORP) containing all the necessary forms and checklists. 290 pp.
Item Member Non Member Shipping # 2009 U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study $795.00 $2495.00 $0.00 This ground-breaking study sponsored by the Organic Trade Association and KIWI Magazine compiles results gathered from 1,200 families across the United States. This report identifies those who promote buying organic, the typical path of purchases, organic grocery shopping experiences, and consumers’ understanding of organic product labels. Findings are available in a written report and accompanying CD providing a PowerPoint presentation of study highlights. The North American Organic Coffee Industry Report $325.00 $420.00 $0.00 Daniele Giovannucci’s North American Organic Coffee Industry Report 2010 Daniele Giovannucci’s “North American Organic Coffee Industry Report 2010” notes that the value of organic coffee makes it the single most important organic import. The 24 page report includes information from the only annual survey of the industry and presents the views and predictions of the importers and roasters that shape and dominate the business. It reveals total volumes, trends, the price premiums over conventional coffees, and the estimated value of the coffees imported. The report also reviews the emerging trends that are now impacting the industry and the key origins where changes may affect future supplies. In the U.S. and Canada, organic coffee sales in 2009 are valued at over US $1.4 billion. Organic Wool Production in the United States and Canada: 2001 $10.00 $25.00 $5.00 Published in October, 2003, this ten-page study provides an overview of U.S. and Canadian organic wool production, research needs and markets for organic wool and related products. Members may download a free PDF version in the Members-only section under OTA Sector Councils, "OFC". The Organic Trade Association’s Organic Fiber Shopper Study $550.00 $675.00 $5.00 Conducted by The Hartman Group; September 2000.This study describes consumer perceptions and interest in organic fiber, including purchase patterns and marketing implications and recommendations. 3rd Biennial National Organic Farmers' Survey (1999) $10.00 $15.00 $5.00 Final Results compiled by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
This ground-breaking study sponsored by the Organic Trade Association and KIWI Magazine compiles results gathered from 1,200 families across the United States. This report identifies those who promote buying organic, the typical path of purchases, organic grocery shopping experiences, and consumers’ understanding of organic product labels. Findings are available in a written report and accompanying CD providing a PowerPoint presentation of study highlights.
Daniele Giovannucci’s North American Organic Coffee Industry Report 2010
Conducted by The Hartman Group; September 2000.This study describes consumer perceptions and interest in organic fiber, including purchase patterns and marketing implications and recommendations.
Final Results compiled by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
Item Member Non Member Shipping # Natural Products Field Manual, FourthEdition $2499.00 $2999.00 $0.00 By Bob Burke and Rick McKelvey. Comprehensive, 3 volume guide on “how to bring natural, organic, and specialty products to market”• Includes CD-Rom with a directory of 5,400 natural retailers, mass-market natural buyers, distributors, brokers, budget models, new item forms and store logos. • Practical, proven, best practices illustrated • Insightful “guest editorials” by notable buyers, brokers and CEO’s • Additional commentary by industry experts in their area of specialty • $15,000 worth of coupons on services for you In addition, the Field Manual comes with a free consulting session...to answer questions about issues raised in the book, clarify anything...or address issues that you are facing in your business. Visit http://www.npcinstitute.com/ for information on this and other useful publications.***Please order directly from Bob Burke, call: 978-975-9902 or E-mail: BobNPCI@aol.com and please mention the Organic Trade Association since OTA receives a percentage of each sale.
By Bob Burke and Rick McKelvey. Comprehensive, 3 volume guide on “how to bring natural, organic, and specialty products to market”• Includes CD-Rom with a directory of 5,400 natural retailers, mass-market natural buyers, distributors, brokers, budget models, new item forms and store logos.
• Practical, proven, best practices illustrated
• Insightful “guest editorials” by notable buyers, brokers and CEO’s
• Additional commentary by industry experts in their area of specialty
• $15,000 worth of coupons on services for you
In addition, the Field Manual comes with a free consulting session...to answer questions about issues raised in the book, clarify anything...or address issues that you are facing in your business. Visit http://www.npcinstitute.com/ for information on this and other useful publications.
***Please order directly from Bob Burke, call: 978-975-9902 or E-mail: BobNPCI@aol.com and please mention the Organic Trade Association since OTA receives a percentage of each sale.
Item Member Non Member Shipping # OTA's 2010 Organic Industry Survey $795.00 $1495.00 $0.00 OTA’s Organic Industry Survey is the most accurate and comprehensive quantitative picture of the organic industry available. The report includes organic food and non-food sales and growth figures. Category and sub-category data, trends and forecasts for the fastest growing sector of the food industry.
