A Real Living Wage Thanks to Organic Nature & More Avocados

May 31, 2022 Eosta

Phyllis Mugo (40), a single mother of four children, works in the warehouse of Mavuno in Nairobi, where she packs avocados into boxes. She lives in a single-room house with her four children and feels that she is neither prosperous nor poor. Her wage enables her to pay her rent, food bill and school fees, but then there is very little left over. However, since this Spring she has had two new dreams: opening a grocery store and buying a plot of land where she can build her own home. This is because she recently started receiving a real Living Wage.

A New Reason To Eat Organic: A Diverse Microbiome

September 17, 2021 Eosta

An organic apple contains more microscopic biodiversity, which is an essential ingredient for human health. This was revealed by Austrian research conducted in 2019 that compared the micro-biodiversity of conventionally grown and organic apples. Other new research indicates that microbial biodiversity is crucial for good health. And this is why Eosta is supporting a study carried out by Stichting Bac2nature (Bac2nature Foundation) and Maastricht University on the link between cultivation methods, microbial biodiversity and digestion. “Biodiversity is vitality,” according to Eosta CEO Volkert Engelsman.

Complete Organic Onion Program From Morning Kiss Organic Coming This Spring

March 12, 2021 Morning Kiss Organic

This season, Morning Kiss Organic will again source onions from Generation Farms in Vidalia, Georgia, one of 50 registered growers in southeastern Georgia.

Maple Hill Launches Reduced Sugar Grass Fed Organic Chocolate Milk

March 10, 2021 Maple Hill Creamery

Maple Hill, America’s original 100% grass-fed organic dairy brand has launched the nation’s first Reduced Sugar Grass Fed Organic Chocolate Milk.

Executive Changes Bolster Growth at Duncan Family Farms

February 24, 2021 Duncan Family Farms

Duncan Family Farms, a leading family-owned, multi-regional grower of over 9,000 acres of certified organic produce, announced Will Feliz has been appointed CEO, and co-founder Arnott Duncan has assumed the position of Chairman.