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To be ordered from the following address: IFOAM Head Office, 

c/o Ökozentrum Ismbach, D-66636 Tholey-Theley, Germany. Phone: (+49) 6853-919890, Fax: (+49) 6853-919899, E-mail: HeadOffice@ifoam.org http://www.ifoam.org/


Directory of Training and Education Opportunities for Tropical Organic Agriculture. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1995, 140 p.


Ecology and Farming. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM.

Published six times a year, reports on developments of organic agriculture worldwide; covers production, research, agropolitics and conference reports; each issue has a special focus on organic agriculture in a certain region.


IFOAM Basic Standards of Organic Agriculture and Food Processing. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1997,  44 p.


Organic Agriculture Worldwide. IFOAM Directory of the member organizations and associates. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM - Annual. 2000, 64 p.


Organic Farming. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1997, 18p.

Brochure describing principles and aims of organic farming.


Proceedings from the 4th International IFOAM Conference on Trade in Organic Products, Frankfurt, 1995. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1995, 132p.


Proceedings from the 5th IFOAM International Conference:  The Future Agenda for Organic Trade, Oxford, 1997. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1997, 60 p.


Quality and communication for the Organic Market, 6th IFOAM Organic Trade Conference, Florence, Italy 1999, 265 pages


Rundgren, G. Building Trust in Organics: a guide to set up certification programmes. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1998, 150 p.


12th IFOAM International Scientific Conference: Programme/Book of Abstracts. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1998. 237 p.


Vaupel, S. and Commins, K. Guide to Regulatory Requirements for Exporting Organic Food into International Markets. Tholey-Theley: IFOAM, 1997, 61 p.


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Annuaire Vert. Paris: OCEP, annual. Edition OCEP, 11 rue Saint Ambroise, 75011 Paris, France. Tel: +33-1-47004646, Fax: +33-1-47002491.

Annual directory, listing producers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, exporters and importers of organic products in France, entries cover full address information, products handled and type of activity.


Ausstellung der BIO Fach: Catalogue. Büchenbach: Ökowelt Veranstaltungs, annual. Ökowelt Veranstaltungs GmbH. Industriestrasse 12, D-91186 Büchenbach, Germany. Tel: +49-171-96100, Fax: +49-171-4016.

Catalogue of the annual organic trade fair, held in Germany, usually in February of each year; lists exhibitors in alphabetical order, as well as under product groups, with contact details and products handled.


Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Energy. International Market for Organic Food: Survey. Queensland, 1998, 45 p. Department of Primary Industries and Energy, Rural Industry Business Services Group, Suite MG46, Parliament House, Canberra Act 2600, Australia.


GTZ-Protrade. Exporting Organic Products: Marketing Handbook - 2nd ed. Eschborn: Protrade, 1997. 212 p. Protrade, P.O. Box 5180, 65726 Eschborn, Germany.

Manual covering the EU and United States markets, outlines legal framework for trade and gives hints on marketing organic products.


Health Foods: A Survey of the Netherlands and Other Major Markets in the European Union. Rotterdam: CBI, 1997, 128 p. CBI, P.O. Box 30009, 3001 DA Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Gives overview on EU market for organic foods, and gives practical advice on how to access it - also covers packaging, labelling and other trade-related environmental measures, tariffs and relevant trade practices.


International Trade Centre (ITC) and Commonwealth Secretariat. Business Guide to the Uruguay Round. Geneva: ITC/CS, 1995, 392 p.

Guide explaining rules of the Uruguay Round trade agreements and their implementation.


International Trade Centre (ITC) and Commonwealth Secretariat. Business Guide to the World Trading System 2nd ed. Geneva: ITC/CS, 1999, 329 p.

Guide explaining rules of the Uruguay Round trade agreements and their implementation.


Lampkin, N., and Padel, S. eds. The Economics of Organic Farming: An International Perspective. Oxen: CAB International, 1994, 480 p. CAB International. Wallingford, Oxen OX10 8DE, United Kingdom. Fax: +44-1491-833508.


Neuendorf, J. and Sabel-Koschella, U. Local Certification of Organic Foodstuffs in Developing Countries. Eschborn: GTZ, 1999. 34 p. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), Postfach 5180, 65726 Eschborn, Germany. Tel: +49 6853 5190, Fax: +496853 30110, Web: http://www.gtz.de.


Organic Production in Developing Countries: Potential for Trade, Environmental Improvement and Social Development. Geneva: UNCTAD, 1996, 48 p. (UNCTAD/COM/88). United Nations, Documents Distribution. Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland.


Schmidt, Hanspeter and Haccius, Manon. EU Regulation "Organic Farming". GTZ, Eschborn. Published and distributed by Margraf Verlag, P.O. Box 1205, D-97985 Weikersheim, Germany.


Van Elzakker, B. et al. Benefits of Diversity: An Incentive towards Sustainable Agriculture. New York: UNDP (Bureau for Programme Policy and Evaluation), 1992. UNDP, One United Nations Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10017, United States of America.


Willer, Helga, ed. Ökologischer Landbau in Europa. Bad Dürkheim: Stiftung Ökologie und Landbau, 1998. 392 p. Stiftung Ökologie und Landbau, Weinstr. Süd 51, D-67089 Band Dürkheim, Germany.       Tel: +49-63-22 86 66, Fax: +49-63-98 97 01.


Wright, S. Handbook of Organic Food Processing and Production. London: Blackie Academic and Professional, 1994. Blackie Academic and Professional, 2-6 Boundary Row, London, SE1 8HN, United Kingdom.


European Market for Organic Foods. London: Corporate Intelligence on Retailing, 1999, 183 p. ISBN:0-9529871-3-9.  Corporate Intelligence on Retailing, 48 Bedford Square, London WC 1B 3DP, UK. Tel: +44.207.814.38.14, Fax: +44.207.696.9004.

Market survey on organic products in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the United Kingdom.


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Food Institute Report. American Institute of Food Distribution, Inc. P.O. Box 972, 28-12 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-0972. Tel: +1-201-791-5570, Fax: +1-201791-5222.

Weekly giving selected news. Comments and data on food products in the United States; occasionally features market information on organic products.


FoodNews. Foodnews Company Ltd. 80 Claverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2UN, United Kingdom. Tel: +44-1892-533813, Fax: +44-1892-511803.

Weekly providing market information on food products, dried and processed fruit and vegetables, worldwide; occasionally covers information on organic products.


Fresh News. Fresh and Healthy Foods, 125 West Seventh Street, Wind Gap, PA 18091, United States of America. Tel: +1-610-8636700, Fax: +1-610-8634622.

Quarterly newsletter, introduces latest organic products in the United States market.


Fruchthandel - Magazin. Dr Rolf M. Wolf Verlag GmbH, Postfach 105551, 40046 Düsseldorf, Germany. Tel: +49-211-991040, Fax: +49-211-663162.

Weekly occasionally providing market information on organic fresh fruit.


Fruitrop. Cirand-Flhor, 12 Square Pétrarque, 75016 Paris, France. Tel: +33-1-53702165, Fax: +33-1-53702170.

Publishes 11 times per year, in English and French; occasionally includes market information on organic tropical fruit.


Frozen and Chilled Foods. DMG Business Media, Queensway House, 2 Queensway, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1QS, United Kingdom. Tel: +44-1737-768611, Fax: +44-1737-855470.

Monthly featuring news on the United Kingdom frozen and chilled food industry and market; occasionally covers information on organic food products in the sector.


Health Food Business. Bestway Designs Ltd, Claremont House, 12-18 Claremont Road, West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6DY, United Kingdom. Tel: +44-1932-336325, Fax: +44-1932-533670.

Monthly highlighting new products, legislation and news on small business; occasionally features news on organic products.


Organic and Natural News. Virgo Publishing Inc. 3300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012, United States. Tel: +1-602-990-1101, Fax: +1-602-990-0819.

Monthly covering news and analysis related to the organic and natural products market in the United States. January issue includes an annual Buyers Guide.


Organic Trends: Critical Issues and Global News. Agrisystems International, 125 West Seventh Street, Wind Gap, PA 18091, United States of America. Tel: +1-610-8636700, Fax: +1-610-8634622.

Bimonthly providing information on market trends for organic products, with international coverage.


The Organic Report. Organic Trade Association, 50 Miles Street, Box 1078, Greenfield, MA 01302, United States of America. Tel: +1-413-7747511, Fax: +1-413-7746432.

Monthly providing information on issues affecting the organic food industry, including legislation and regulatory matters, production and trade.


Veille Internationale: Fruits et Légumes Frais. Paris: CFCE. Librairie du Commerce International, B.P. 428-16, 75769 Paris Cedex 16, France. Tel: +33-1-40733460, Fax: +33-1-40733146.

Bimonthly featuring market information on fruit and vegetables with international fresh coverage; occasionally carries information on organic products.


Veille Internationale: Fruits et Légumes Transformés. Paris: CFCE. Librairie du Commerce International, B.P. 428-16, 75769 Paris Cedex 16, France. Tel: +33-1-40733460, Fax: +33-1-40733146.

Monthly featuring market information on processed fruit and vegetables with international coverage; occasionally carries information on organic products.


World Food Regulation Review. BNA International, Heron House, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1H 0DX, United Kingdom. Tel: +44-171-222-559-4801, Fax: +44-171-222-5550.

Monthly reports covering food regulations worldwide and issues arising from them; track provisions governing nutrition labels, additives, hormones, pesticide residues as well as packaging and disposal issues.


World Horticultural Trade and US Export Opportunities. Washington DC: USDA. US Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161, United States of America. Tel: +1-703-6056060, Fax: +1-703-6056880.

Monthly providing information on the world market situation and outlook for horticultural products; occasionally includes market information on organic products.


Natural Foods Merchandiser.  Boulder, Colorado: New Hope Natural Media, 1401 Pearl Street, S200, Boulder, CO 80302-4832, USA. Tel: +1-303-939-8440, Fax:  +1-303-939-9559, e-mail Webmaster@newhope.com, http://www.newhope.com.  Also available online, free of charge.

Published monthly, focuses on market trends and developments, retail trade, and new products in the natural and organic foods sector in the United States; includes an annual overview of the U.S. natural and organic products market.


New Products Review.  Boulder, Colorado: New Hope Natural Media, 1401 Pearl Street, S200, Boulder, CO 80302-4832, USA. Tel: +1-303-939-8440, Fax:  +1-303-939-9559, e-mail Webmaster@newhope.com, http://www.newhope.com.  Also available online, free of charge.

Published quarterly, introduces innovations and emerging natural and organic products in the U.S. market.


World Organic News. London: Agra Europe. Tel: +44-1892+533813, Fax: +44-1892-544895, e-mail: marketing@agra-Europe.com, http://www.agra-food-news.com.

Published fortnightly, covers various features of organic food market and industry, worldwide. ISSN 1471-387x.


Organic and Natural News. Phoenix: Virgo Publishing, P.O. Box 40079, Phoenix AZ 85067-0079, USA.  Tel: +1-602-990-1101, Fax: +1-602-990-0819, e-mail: onn@upico.com, http:// www.organicandnaturalnews.com.

Published monthly, provides news and analysis about organic and natural products market in the USA, includes an annual "Buyer's Guide" issue, published in January, every year.


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