[25 JUN 99] RASE
PRESS RELEASE
Leading Supermarkets Support Organic CentreSafeways,
Sainsburys and Waitrise are offering financial support to the organic Food & Farming
Centre at this year’s 150th Royal Show to be held on 5-8 July at the
National Agricultural centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
The Organic Food and Farming Centre provides a one-stop-shop information centre where
leading organisations will assist farmers to assess whether organic production is the
right option for them.
Charlotte Mitchell, Waitrose Organic Consultant, says:
"Waitrose, the current Supermarket of the Year, now stocks over 400 organic lines,
double that of a year ago. This has been possible through a number of initiatives, in
particular, the Waitrose Farm Assistance Scheme, which has lead the way in securing a
wider choice and better availability of quality organic produce."
David Storrar, Director of Exhibitions at the Royal Agricultural Society of England,
organisers of the Royal Show, says:
"People think farmers over-react but they are searching for options in a very
difficult market place. The Organic Food and Farming Centre will present the pros and cons
of organic farming to help farmers decide if it is option for them."
NOTES:
Organic Food & Farming Centre participating
organisations include; ADAS, Elm Farm Research Centre, MAFF, Soil Association, Broomfield
College of Agriculture, Eastbrook Farm, Hi-Peak Organic Foods, Institute of Arable Crops
Research, W & H marriage & Sons Ltd, Organic Farm Food Ltd, Organic Farmers and
Growers Ltd, Organic Livestock Marketing Co-op, Organic Milk Suppliers Co-op, Triodos
Bank, Trascoed Research Farm, Aberdeen University Centre for Organic, FLAME Engineering
and the Welsh Institute of Rural Studies.
The Royal Agricultural Society of England strives to
promote and improve the science, technology, art and practice of agriculture and kindred
activities through education, research and development.
More Information
Rebecca Morgan on 01203 696969
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