Sentences with phrase «small growers»

Production costs (especially labour) continued to be an issue for growers, especially smaller growers who do not benefit from economies of scale.

I think that having an organic + or organic - shade could benefit smaller growers because they could have their habitat preservation reflected in labeling without having to pass through multiple certifications.

It envisaged a market place comprised of small growers, cannabis «social clubs» and licensed high street vendors all overseen by a new regulator that might have come straight out of a Magnus Mills novel: The Cannabis Regulation Authority.

The couple applied for and was certified under Australian Certified Organic's Organic Growers of Australia (OGA) program, however, they didn't realise the limitations associated with this certification, which is designed for small growers.

He and other small growers provide more than enough peppers to make the many datil pepper sauces, mustards, relishes and other condiments found in St. Augustine.

Pretty, sleek design with dozens of wines sourced from small growers — it's your perfect neighborhood wine shop, right here in Waco.

Global palm oils business IOI Loders Croklaan has partnered with Kerry Group, Wild Asia and the Fortuna Palm Oil Mill in Sabah to implement a three - year programme to support small growers.

Somewhere, someone got the idea that this automatically meant genetically modified super peppers were just around the corner; that Corporate America couldn't wait to swoop in and destroy small growers in the state by planting taller growing, sturdier chile plants.

Executive Wine Director Cat Silirie's carefully curated wine list highlights small grower champagnes and rare vintages from lesser - known vineyards.

This means small growers with 500 broiler chickens spread across 20 hectares will be treated the same as farms with 500,000 birds in sheds.

Socially and economically responsible small grower programs benefit the communities.

Cat's approach to the wine program at each Barbara Lynch concept revolves around three missions: to create symphonious pairings with the cuisine, to seek out the finest small grower and artisanal wine producers, and to mentor and train the servers and management.

«It's a constant problem,» agrees Campos, «but most small growers are aware for the need to keep their stand separate and guard their seed like gold.»

I agree with Nestle that the most promising initiative is the lower prices on healthier foods (although her point re: possible effects on small growers is a good one).

Mr. Morhan said that while the mandatory sentence remains in force, it sets the bar higher for punishment of small growers.

It also owns the Organic Growers of Australia, or OGA, sunflower logo, a certifying trademark for small growers.

While Opton - Himmel stands alone, other small growers, such as Arnoux have formed cooperatives with nearby farms to help increase their reach by sharing the expense of packing facilities, marketing and sales.

Instead, it buys from Coops and small growers who enter into a social and environmental standard promoted by Britt.

Our catering menus draw inspiration from the best local provisions available each season and change regularly depending on produce offered at local farmers markets and from small growers, ranchers, and fishermen.

«Because we are a small grower compared to the more expansive orchards, this allows us to examine every piece of our process and make the necessary improvements.»

The company also markets small farmers» artichoke hearts under its Cynara division and small growers» olive oil under its Bellucci division.

Our chips come from Colombia where they provide income for some of the smaller growers and employment for local people - including a number of widowed women who have to support their families.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE — June 19, 2017 — Small growers and niche producers are enjoying the spotlight at Vinexpo Bordeaux 2017, the world's leading show for wine and spirits professionals, now underway at Bordeaux's Parc des Expositions.

This kind of initiative will be positive for our organic industry in Australia as we have a smaller grower base.

Since more than 40 percent of Sonoma's vineyards are fewer than 20 acres, the commission has established a $ 100,000 budget for grants to offset certification costs, which can be $ 1,500 for a single site — a cost that smaller growers could find prohibitive.

Just make sure you look out for a certification logo like Australian Certified Organic or OGA (an organic certification program specifically for small growers).

They are concerned that the lack of labeling of genetically modified foods leaves consumers who wish to avoid them unprotected, and that small growers could face possible patent infringement lawsuits if their crops become inadvertently cross-contaminated with a genetically engineered variety.

(Importantly, small growers would be able to opt out of the program if it were not in their financial best interests.)

Getting the organic certification can be highly cost prohibitive for many of the small growers we work with.

Wine tasting opportunities in the Santa Ynez Valley include a variety of premium wines from larger and smaller growers.

Though the other two major international growers, Del Monte and Dole, have so far chosen not to get involved with the project (they say their own labels are the only symbols of quality needed), they and other smaller growers are making improvements in their operations - improvements that they say meet or exceed the standards set by the alliance.