Some mates with…Ing. Agr. Fernando Lopez from Vivero San Nicolás Vid
We chatted with Fernando Lopez, Agronomist and founding partner of Vivero San Nicolás Vid de Wine Concept S.A., a nursery with GLOBALG.A.P. certification....
09 August, 2022
OIA participated in the delivery of certificates for the 2nd Edition of the Organic Garden, held in the Ezeiza Penal Colony (Unit 19)
OIA supports pro bono in inspection, auditing, certification and training tasks in the Argentine Organic Standard, to accompany social integration and promote entrepreneurship in prison settings, through organic production....
08 August, 2022
OIA participated together with Argentine producers in BIOFACH 2022
OIA was present at the last edition of Biofach Nuremberg, Germany, which took place from July 26 to 29....
08 August, 2022
The best olive oil is Argentine and is produced by a historic factory
It comes from an olive farm with more than 130 years. For the first time, it leads the ranking above exponents from Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy and Turkey....
02 August, 2022
Honey export: the challenge for Argentina is to increase the commercialization of premium products
98% of sales abroad are in bulk; however, the price of packaged food can be six times higher...
28 July, 2022
Agroecological cheeses: a factory run by women that supplies large restaurants and continues to grow
From their farm in Brandsen, Consuelo Maffía, her mother and sisters honor a heritage of more than six decades in the dairy industry....
23 July, 2022
EU Green Awards finalists announced
The EU Organic Awards are jointly organized by the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions, COPACOGECA and IFOAM Organics Europe....
22 July, 2022
Sustainable purchases: Argentina doubled the consumption of products with a positive impact
Latin America reached the figure of 63,000 entrepreneurs and brands selling these items, a trend that is here to stay, according to data from the Mercado Libre marketplace....
20 July, 2022
Organic Agriculture Certification Argentina
Learn in the following note everything about Argentine organic agriculture certification....
08 July, 2022
OIA will participate in BIOFACH 2022
OIA will be present at the Argentine Pavilion, along with many companies that trust it, from July 26 to 29 at the largest organic production fair....
06 July, 2022
Some mates with … Gustavo Miralles Director General of Argentbio S.R.L. and Argentbio Market
This month we chatted with the founder of the Mendoza-based company that provides organic products for the local and international markets....
06 July, 2022
They present the 1st Central Chaco beekeeping day
The Municipality of Sáenz Peña through the Secretariat of Local Development, presented at a press conference what will be the 1st Central Chaco Beekeeping Day, to be held next Saturday, July 16 at the Municipal Cultural Center. On this occasion, there will be product sales and multiple exhibitions....
28 June, 2022
Measure to reduce: Agriculture presents the Operational Table of Losses and Food Sustainability
The Ministry of Food, Bioeconomy and Regional Development presented this tool that estimates waste based on the information provided by the participating companies, and these values can be expressed in tons, as a percentage of waste, as well as the value in local currency....
21 June, 2022
Sustainable fashion: all you have to know about organic cotton
A study in Germany reveals that this material is not enough to define a sustainable garment: you have to see the entire production process...
18 June, 2022
Protect, restore and renew the environment from land to shelf
A food company developed the first organic powdered milk in Argentina, bets on sustainability and plans net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050...
16 June, 2022
The INV published a report on Argentine Organic Wine Products
Organic products are not the future, they are the present....
15 June, 2022
How associating to produce and export honey improved the living conditions of the inhabitants of the Impenetrable Chaco
Working together and receiving support from public policy radically changed the lives of rural residents of Chaco who turned to beekeeping and, particularly, to the production of organic honey. The initiative has a triple impact: social (it improved its economy), environmental (it is much more sustainable than large-scale agriculture) and the insertion of women in the activity....
13 June, 2022
Some mates with… Wenceslao Adrion
Producer and Agricultural Engineer of Chacra Humus in El Bolsón, where fine fruits, cereals, yogurts, cheeses, ice creams and even new wheats are produced, all with organic certification...
09 June, 2022
Organic food production: from the field to the plate and with added value
It seeks to care for the environment and the health of consumers. It guarantees quality attributes based on certification and traceability....
27 May, 2022
The challenge of environmental education in the classroom
Education for sustainability puts students at the center of learning and, with methodologies that promote active learning, has valuable potential to improve the quality and management of an educational institution....
23 May, 2022
“Organic” soy gains market and could even have a reference price in Chicago
The data was revealed by an American expert during the Mercosoja 2022 Congress, held in Brazil. In this framework, the neighboring country explained the details of its ABC plan: Low Carbon Agriculture....
19 May, 2022
Organic yerba: What makes it different from traditional yerba? It’s healthier?
Everything you need to know about this ecosystem-friendly production system...
07 May, 2022
The consumption of organic wines grew in the country and Mendoza has the largest area of crops
In Argentina there are already 250 organic wine producers and Malbec is the most planted variety...
07 May, 2022
Great call in the days for organic production in Misiones
The Organic Production Updating Sessions were held for two days in the province of Misiones with great participation....
05 May, 2022
Some mates with… Ruben Bjorklund
We chat with Ruben, Managing Partner of Cuatro Caminos SRL, a company dedicated to the cultivation and production of yerba mate....
05 May, 2022
OIA will deliver the Certificate of Organic Product to the Organic Garden Project in the Federal Penitentiary Service Colonia Penal de Ezeiza (U.19)
OIA supports ad honorem in tasks of inspection, audit, certification and training in the Argentine Organic Standard, to accompany social insertion and promote entrepreneurship in prison environments, through organic production....
05 May, 2022
New FiBL study shows ways for climate-neutral organic agriculture by 2040
Net-zero emissions in organic agriculture in Switzerland are challenging, but possible. This is the conclusion of a study published today by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL). ...
26 April, 2022
COVER CROPS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
On your land, you’ve probably seen evidence that the climate is changing. An increase in extreme weather events and changes in the growing season have placed America’s rural communities on the front lines. More and more consumers want to source their food and ingredients sustainably, but keeping up with demand and changes in the climate can feel like being stuck between a rock and a hard place....
18 April, 2022
Exports of organic products grow with the region as the protagonist
Although for Río Negro this year there was a drop in farms under organic monitoring, the province together with Neuquén are producers of some of the fruits with the highest volume exported with pear, apple and pear puree in the lead....
18 April, 2022
Some mates with… Claudio Zucchino
We chat with the Director of the Viñas de Uquìa establishment in Jujuy where organic production, beautiful gastronomic productions and healthy living come together to offer a set of ecotourism experiences....
08 April, 2022
OIA accompanied organic producers in “Natural Products Expo West 2022”
OIA was present at the Argentine Pavilion, together with many companies that trust it, in one of the most important exhibitions of the organic products sector in the United States...
08 April, 2022
The export of Argentine organic products grew by 11% during 2021
The US is the main buyer. 143 thousand tons were exported, which represented 98% of the production certified by Senasa, of which 47.8% is certified with OIA....
06 April, 2022
The main cities of the country were at half light to adhere to “Earth Hour”
It was the most important environmental awareness initiative in the world, which was born in Australia in 2007 as "a symbolic gesture" to draw attention to the problem of climate change....
26 March, 2022
Masseube Patagonia, new main sponsor of CASI, organic products and support for sports
The Patagonian natural and organic sweets company and CASI signed an agreement under which Masseube Patagonia becomes the new main sponsor of Club Atlético de San Isidro, both in its rugby and hockey formations....
25 March, 2022
Companies from Chubut and Santa Cruz celebrate crab certification
Puerto Deseado, (C).- The crab fishery of the Central Patagonian stock obtains the certification of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the first time in its history....
18 March, 2022
They launch the first ‘map’ to find inclusive and ‘green’ bars, restaurants and hotels
The non-profit project, Coctelería Consciente, presents a geolocation map for sustainable places to have a drink or eat around the world...
15 March, 2022
The future of food. Organic meats advance in the fields
More and more producers are betting on a different model to the feedlot, aiming at export and a consumer with greater environmental awareness....
12 March, 2022
Some mates with… Claudia Plocher
We chatted with Claudia Plocher, producer of yerba mate and winner of the "La Orden del Mate" award...
22 February, 2022
Interview with Pedro Landa about certification and traceability
Ricardo Bindi interviews Agronomist Pedro Landa, Technical Director of OIA, who tells us about certifications, traceability and current affairs in the world of meat and grains....
15 February, 2022
FAO seeks to reduce food waste and focused on the hub markets of Buenos Aires
The United Nations ordered a monitoring in 6 large places of sale of fruits and vegetables. They seek to improve the link with producers and ask for gender inclusion....
15 February, 2022
Global organic market: unprecedented growth in 2020
The latest data on organic farming worldwide will be presented by the FiBL Organic Agriculture Research Institute and IFOAM - Organics International in conjunction with BIOFACH, the world's leading trade fair for organic food. The statistical yearbook "The world of organic farming" was launched on Tuesday, February 15, 2022...
15 February, 2022
Rodale Institute: Free Online Course for Consumers
The free on-demand course serves as an introduction to regenerative organic food, agriculture and impact....
08 February, 2022
Some mates with… Diego Pipino
We chatted with Diego Pipino, a veterinarian and producer of organic milk at the “El Campito” establishment....
07 February, 2022
Know the benefits of the Seal “Argentine Foods a Natural Choice”
OIA, together with its team of professionals, provides the client with a qualified, reliable and transparent service throughout the process of obtaining the seal....
07 February, 2022
Certified organic honey from El Impenetrable launched on the market
Two of the beekeeping enterprises that gave rise to the trademarks 'Autóctona, el sabor que da vida' and 'Dulzura del Impenetrable', launched their packaged certified organic honey products onto the market....
05 February, 2022
We suggest 9 sustainable habits to put into practice this year
Some easy and practical ideas for you to put into action in your daily routine...
26 January, 2022
Biofach and Vivaness 2022 will be held from July 26 to 29
New date for the meeting of organic food and natural personal care Biofach and Vivaness 2022....
25 January, 2022
A more sustainable life
Consumers are moving into new habits that will bring future impact. The new behaviors have to be considered when analyzing the direction of the business and reviewing the portfolio of innovations....
24 January, 2022
Covid-19 drove record consumption of organic products in Italy
The Italian confederation of direct farmers Coldiretti highlighted today that the Covid-19 emergency boosted purchases of organic products seven percent in 2021, given the desire for health and safety of consumers....
20 January, 2022
Some mates with… Gabriel Guardia
Laur was a pioneer in the implantation of olive groves in the province of Mendoza as well as in the production of olive oil. In 2021 it was named by the EVOO WORLD RANKING as the number 1 olive producer in the world. From the hand of Gabriel Guardia we know more about this project....
05 January, 2022