Family Guide
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 05:07
Written by Daisy Wakefield

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While the availability of organic goods in Shanghai is still in its early stages, rising demand from both locals and expats is opening the way for market development. Carrefour, Pines, and City Shop all carry a modest selection of organic produce and grains, while a growing number of organic shops are popping up around town. Online and delivery of organic dairy products are available as well.

There are several organic farms around Shanghai that supply food to local stores and markets. To be certified organic, these farms must be inspected by the set of regulations set forth by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). This includes inspection of fields, soil, water, and processing facilities.
Some farms offer tours for schools and groups as well.
While the availability of organic goods in Shanghai is still in its early stages, rising demand from both locals and expats is opening the way for market development. Carrefour, Pines, and City Shop all carry a modest selection of organic produce and grains, while a growing number of organic shops are popping up around town. Online and delivery of organic dairy products are available as well.

There are several organic farms around Shanghai that supply food to local stores and markets. To be certified organic, these farms must be inspected by the set of regulations set forth by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). This includes inspection of fields, soil, water, and processing facilities.
Some farms offer tours for schools and groups as well.

Bebemamie Yogurt (6269 1701,  6269 1702, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) provides organic yogurt for daily delivery.

BIOFarm, 8019 Chuansha Lu, Lioutuan (400 620 0789, 6469 1721, www.biofarm.cn), a farm located in Pudong, provides workshops and lectures as well as delivery of daily organic baskets by subscription.

Green Yard Organic Dairy (800 810 9903, Shanghai Rep. Mr. Chang 13918897739, www.greenyard.cn) is a Beijing-based organic milk and yogurt provider, with representation in Shanghai.

Helekang.com (400 820 9758, www.helekang.com, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) serves as an online grocery for organic foods and kids products, including sunscreen and bug spray.

Hi Quality Organic Food (4008 897 897, www.hiqualityfood.com) has 14 branches around town and offers online ordering (in Chinese).

Lohao City Store, 893 Hangjincheng Ave (800 820 8710, www.lohaocity.com), is the Gubei branch of a chain of farms, with others located in Beijing and Zhejiang.

Shanghai Organics, Daye Highway, 2 Hongyang Lu (5187 2261, www.shorganic.com) is a farm located in the Songjiang District, offering direct order and home delivery, as well as farm visits.

Tongchu Organics, Rm. 506, 540 Huaihai Xi Lu (150 2188 0200, www.tongchu.com.cn, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) is a farm located in Fengxian, on the outskirts of Shanghai, offering online ordering of free-range eggs, produce, and toiletries.

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