Bethel Organics, Inc. Wins Top Honors at 2009 All Things Organic™ Trade Show for 100% Biodegradable DOT Pots™

The first All Things Organic™ New Product Competition announced the best new organic products of 2009 during an awards ceremony held at the All Things Organic™ Conference & Trade Show in Chicago, IL, at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place.

Arcadia, FL (PRWEB) - The first All Things Organic™ New Product Competition announced the best new organic products of 2009 during an awards ceremony held at the All Things Organic™ Conference & Trade Show in Chicago, IL, at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place.

Bethel Organics Inc. won the Best Overall Organic Non-Food product for its Real Organic Real Easy (http://DOTpots.com) Seed Starting Kit™. The kit includes the popular DOT Pots™ - 100% biodegradable containers that promote root growth and allow for easy transplanting. Unlike the traditional "peat pot" the DOT Pot is 80% wood fiber based. This 80% wood to 20% peat ratio requires zero glues and binders in the manufacturing process. Since nothing "extra" is added. DOT Pots™ have been listed by OMRI™ as 100% organic, making them the first 100% organic, biodegradable plantable pots in the world.

The kits also include everything an organic home gardener would need to get growing: seeds, soil tablets, fertilizer, wooden plant markers, and a garden almanac. The first kit features two popular plant seeds: tomato and basil. Other kits with different seeds will be seasonally available. Included items are either OMRI listed or USDA organic certified.

In addition to the non-food category prize, Bethel Organics' Real Organic Real Easy Starter Kit™ also won the New Organic Product Grand Award for highest overall score, with 296 out of a possible 300 points.

The 2009 Panel of Judges included:

* Scott P. Silverman, Category Director (Natural & Organic), Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

* Steve Schoultz, Director - Contract Manufacturing, Sara Lee Corporation

* VaughanLazar, President/Founder, Pizza Fusion

"We're thrilled by this recognition," states Mike Pope, Bethel's Director of Sales & Marketing. "We put considerable effort into creating a product that today's consumer wants - an easy way to experience organic gardening with minimal impact on the environment."

For more information about Bethel Organics' Real Organic Real Easy Seed Starting Kit, visit http://DOTpots.com.

About Bethel Organics

Bethel Organics is a producer of premium quality organic gardening products designed for convenience, ease of use and enjoyment. Our goal is to foster and encourage better stewardship of our natural resources by researching and developing products to meet the highest organic standards with minimal environmental impact.

Pete Sheardy

Bethel Organics

(863) 494-3057

(813) 465-4739

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