HOTlanta Here We Come…
DrinkTheEarth.com is relocating to Atlanta! We’ll be passing through Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville this week on our way to the beautiful state of Georgia. More updates to come.
Organic Products Movement Thriving Despite Economy?
Many experts had cautioned that the struggling economy might slow down the burgeoning organic food movement, as consumers were expected to return to basics to save money and pinch pennies. At least according to a study released by the Organic Trade Association last month, that does not seem to be the case. According to the study, 73% of U.S. families buy organic at least occasionally, and three in ten U.S. families said they were spending more on organic products versus a year ago. It would seem the cost-cutting that is plaguing much of the retail sector is happening in other categories.
Closer to home, we are seeing more and more organic products appear on our own area grocery store’s shelves. During a visit today, my wife and I were disappointed to see that many organic items on our list were out of stock, apparent proof that others must be buying them up. It will be interesting to watch consumer trends as the economy continues to improve, as there are positive signs that organics have weathered the worst of the financial storm.
Follow DrinkTheEarth On Twitter
Yes, DrinkTheEarth.com has joined the estimated 10 million+ user base of Twitter. We’ll be sending out quick updates (in 140 characters or less, of course) on the happenings in and around the organic beverage industry. To ‘follow’ DrinkTheEarth on Twitter, find us here.
Organic and Sustainability Resources
We have some new content coming soon (including a great eco-chat with Diane Paulson of ORGANIC NATION, and her organic rye provider, Mark Wheeler, of Pacific Botanicals). Until then, enjoy a few resources that we’ve been meaning to share with the DTE community.
Organic Wine Match of the Day (Denver Wine Examiner)
Well-written reviews of organic wines paired with tasty foods, including reviews of many European and South American wines. A good daily read for all of you foodies with an interest in finding organic drinking companions to pair with your culinary achievements.
TerraCycle Cork Brigade Program
Looking to do something with all of those spare corks, but lack the creativity? New Jersey’s TerraCycle has an option for you. Simply mail them your used corks, and they’ll pay you cash. The corks are then made into a number of different products, including cork boards that are sold in outlets such as OfficeMax. Unfortunately, at last check, they aren’t currently accepting any new applications for the program (bummer).
Online guide that helps you find sustainable and organic food options in your local area (available in the U.S. and Canada). By entering your zip code they will tell you local options for everything from farmers markets to personal chefs.
Nice all-purpose sustainability guide. Includes a lot of user-generated content, including product reviews of all types of sustainable and organic products ranging from beers and wines to vitamins.