Perhaps some of the material below will be helpful to you.
ORGANIZATIONS:
http://www.iasc.org/
This is the International Aloe Science Council. They are a non-profit
group of aloe growers, big and small. If you can take the time to
read extensively, you can get a lot of information from this website
and from the websites of members.
http://www.iasc.org/validation.html
This is the "Certification" program of the International Aloe Science
Council. If you send an e-mail to the IASC, they will provide you
with information about how to become certified, and how to become a
member of their Council. It is possible they may have some
"educational assistance" available, in the form of videotapes, or
mentoring (mentoring can happen by telephone if the parties are on
different continents).
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/ln/pse -- world wide, and open to all:
This is the "Phytochemical Society of Europe" -- they say that their
group exists " to serve all those with an interest in the chemistry
and biochemistry of plants and in the applications of such knowledge
in industry and agriculture. The Society organises at least three
meetings a year in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
Membership of the Phytochemical Society of Europe is world-wide and
open to all."
http://www.ana-jana.org -- This is the American Neutraceutical
Association. Not sure if it will be of any help, but do look through
their web pages and read back issues of their newsletter, just in
case.
IN THE U.S.: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/bulkherb.php
As you can see, they have high standards, but it is probably worth
trying to meet those standards. They buy direct, and in bulk.
http://www.iherb.com -- They deal direct with companies which supply
their products; that is, they would buy in quantity, if the aloe were
processed and packaged.
IN THE U.K.: http://www.naturaloptions.co.uk/welcome.html
IN INDIA: This businesses below may or may NOT still be active; you
will need to verify:
Genotex International (India) Private Limited
Exporters and suppliers of aloe vera juice (geno aloe jel) to keep
body cool, to improve immunity and as a nutritional supplement.
Address: Plot No. 47, Supriya Apartments #101, Sagar Society,
Banjarahills, Road No. 2, Hyderabad - 500 040, India
Phone: +(91)-(40)-23547180 Fax: +(91)-(40)-23547180
Renuka Pharma
Manufacturers of aloe vera juice.
Address: 5, Samruddhi Apartment, Dhongade Nagar, Datta Mandir Road,
Nashik Road, Nasik - 422 101, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-461910
MISCELLANEOUS:
http://www.newfarm.org/columns/Jason/0403/india_aloe.shtml
This is in India. He knows what it is like to start out from nothing.
He is developing a "certification" system for aloe (and perhaps other
products he grows). His brother is developing a cooperative; perhaps
you and your associates could join it also?
http://botanical.com/site/column_poudhia/236_aloe.html
Have you read this article? It provides a variety of local uses,
within India, for aloe.
http://www.vorras.net/agriculture/?read=7420
Buyers-sellers . . . miscellaneous comments and questions . . . in India |
