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Organic Foods News

Organic Foods

 
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. Organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled organic, a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to a supermarket or restaurant also must be certified. (Source: USDA / Photo: Flickr)
 

Articles about Organic Foods

  • American Harvest Organic Spirit, a sustainable vodka

    Tue, Apr 23 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Crisp, smooth and easy-drinking, this vodka is certified organic and works well in a variety of drinks.

  • 2013's updated Dirty Dozen produce list

    Mon, Apr 22 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load. The top offenders become the Dirty Dozen, the fruits and vegetables you should consider buying in their organic form.

  • Annie's new snack crackers pass the kid test

    Fri, Apr 19 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Made with organic, natural and Non-GMO ingredients, Annie’s adds Cheddar Squares, Honey Graham Crackers and Cinnamon Graham Crackers to their snack lineup.

  • Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume?

    Thu, Apr 18 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.

  • Tesco saying goodbye to Fresh & Easy

    Wed, Apr 17 2013 at 11:48 AM

    British supermarket retailer Tesco is planning to sell or close 199 Fresh & Easy stores in the United States.

  • Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods

    Wed, Apr 10 2013 at 7:46 AM

    A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.

  • Superfund meets super-fresh at farm-topped Whole Foods in Brooklyn

    Fri, Apr 05 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Sure, the location of Whole Foods' first Brooklyn outpost is anything but appetizing. But thanks to an innovative hydroponic greenhouse on the store's roof, the produce sold will be nothing less than ultra-fresh.

  • Consumers overestimate benefits of organic produce

    Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Shoppers assume organic food taste better and is healthier than non-organic foods based on labeling alone.

  • Chipotle releases ingredients at request of blogger

    Tue, Apr 02 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Some of us want to know what's in our food, and that includes Food Babe, the blogger who took on Chipotle's hidden ingredient list.

  • Printable organic and natural food coupons

    Mon, Apr 01 2013 at 5:40 PM

    It’s no April Fool’s joke. The number of coupons for natural and organic products seems to be shrinking. So get them while you can.

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