Organic Press Releases

ORGANIC DAIRY FARMERS RESPOND TO TESCO PRICE CUT

06 March 2002

Statement from Sally Bagenal, Chief Executive of OMSCo Cutting the price of conventional milk has not increased sales and is driving British dairy farmers out of business. Organic milk costs more to produce because unlike conventional dairy farmers, organic dairy farmers do not boost production…

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GIANT STANDS UP FOR ORGANIC MILK!

13 February 2002

Organic dairy farmers are today calling for a reduction in the use of pesticides and have recruited the well-endowed landmark, the Cerne Abbas Giant, to support their campaign. The Giant is a 180ft high chalk outline of a naked man, famous for his manhood, which is carved into the chalk landscape of…

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NEW FOOTPATH SIGNS HELP ORGANIC FARMS STAND OUT

05 January 2002

Countryside lovers, ramblers and bird watchers alike will be able to tell if they are walking through an organic farm, rich in wildlife and plant species, from January onwards thanks to new footpath signs being erected by members of the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative (OMSCo). Information boards,…

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PESTICIDE TRACES FOUND IN NON-ORGANIC MILK

18 December 2001

Traces of the toxic pesticide Lindane - linked to cancer and hormone disruption in humans – have been found in non-organic milk from the UK, the Government's Pesticide Residue Committee revealed last week (13th December). In their report on tests taken over the summer, the Committee found Lindane…

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OMSCo 'TAKE THE HIGH ROAD' TO SCOTTISH ORGANIC MILK MARKETING

03 December 2001

A year into the pioneering partnership with First Milk, OMSCo Scotland is marketing almost 100 per cent of the nation's organic milk. The partnership gives Scottish organic dairy farmers a united voice and full representation in the growing organic dairy industry in Scotland. As a result of the…

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EUROPEAN ORGANIC MILK PRODUCERS TO MEET IN THE UK

22 November 2001

The Alliance of European organic milk producers, created by the Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo), met for the second time in Frankfurt last week to aid in the development of the European organic dairy market  announcing that next years conference will be held in the UK. The event will…

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ORGANIC FISH PIE - FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

09 November 2001

This winter, try this delicious organic version of an organic traditional fish pie - a delicious and healthy organic treat for your whole family. It can be hard to find a dish that the whole family will love, but this fish pie, made with plenty of organic fish and milk, is sure to be a winner- even…

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THE SMOOTH TASTE OF SUMMER

24 August 2001

Thanks to Bod and his friends many of us have grown up with a craving for a delicious, cool milkshake on a hot, summer's afternoon. Well, rest assured, a milkshake can be one of the healthiest and tastiest summer treats for the whole family - particularly if you choose organic ingredients. Simply…

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NATIONAL

06 August 2001

A national 'drink organic' campaign was launched today, in an effort to persuade more people to buy British organic milk. The campaign argues that organic milk is good for people, good for cows, and good for the British countryside. The campaign will highlight the health aspects of organic milk…

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