Global market for organic cotton tops $3bn

James S Murray
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Report predicts market will reach $4bn this year as organic clothing stays in fashion

As new figures from the Soil Association confirm that sales of organic products in the UK are holding up better than anticipated in the face of the recession, evidence is emerging that the outlook for...

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