As we're working on updating organic cotton production figures and generally speaking being in information gathering mode, a big thank you to all those replying to our questions!

Here are some interesting/quirky stories to close the week on.

From Latvia, further illustration of the fact that organic markets are not restricted to either the most developed countries or the richest consumers: www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/23168/

From Laos, a nice little silk story: www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=47594

And finally, because there is an OE baby on the way, an article on organic cotton for kids: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/little-help-save-planet/article-1146132-detail/article.html

Have a good weekend

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