‘Organic food trade to grow’

XINHUA, WELLINGTON: Producers of organic food can expect a boost in exports with the signing of a certification agreement between New  Zealand and China, New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said yesterday. 
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Certified Organic Products would support the growth of the organics industry in New Zealand and provided greater assurance for consumers, MPI director plants food and environment Peter Thomson said in a statement. 
"New Zealand consumers can have increased confidence in organic food imported from China because MPI has assessed the Chinese system and found it to be robust," said Thomson. Exports of organic produce to China were worth 27 million NZ dollars  (18.89 million U.S. dollars) and were likely to grow with the reduction in compliance.

Organic food trade to grow

XINHUA, WELLINGTON: Producers of organic food can expect a boost in exports with the signing of a certification agreement between New Zealand and China, New Zealands Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said yesterday. The Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Certified Organic Products would support the growth of the organics industry in New Zealand and provided greater assurance for consumers, MPI director plants food and environment Peter Thomson said in a statement. New Zealand consumers can have increased confidence in organic food imported from China because MPI has assessed the Chinese system and found it to be robust, said Thomson. Exports of organic produce to China were worth 27 million NZ dollars (18.89 million U.S. dollars) and were likely to grow with the reduction in compliance.