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Report Finds Organic Fish Farming Jeopardizes ‘Entire U.S. Organic Industry’
Ocean-based aquaculture fish farming operations are at the center of a heated debate over use of the USDA “organic” certification. The USDA’s forthcoming regulations on “organic” aquaculture threaten...
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4 Processed Foods You Can Make Better, Cheaper and a Whole Lot Yummier
Give up these processed foods once and for all, and learn to make them at home instead. While it may seem like buying prepackaged processed foods is a good idea, they often end up being more expensive...
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2 Petitions Seek Tighter Standards for Organic Food Industry
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has filed two petitions with the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) in efforts to remove a non-organic ingredient from the National List of approved substances,...
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Gifts Galore with Organic Authority’s 2014 Holiday Goodie Box
‘Tis the season for Organic Authority’s annual Holiday Goodie Box! Our 2014 edition is a blizzard of festive and one-of-a-kind products from 14 different brands. Stock up on gifts galore for yourself...
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Does Organic Produce Spoil Faster than Conventional?
There are the obvious perks to consuming organic produce over conventional produce. Organic produce is not treated with the harsh chemicals that conventional produce is and is thus a better option...
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Is Certified Naturally Grown Just as Good as Organic?
Have you ever asked at the farmers market “Is that organic?” and been told “No, but it is Certified Naturally Grown.” Wondering what in the world that means? Well, read on. What is Certified Naturally...
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Coming Soon to a Food Label Near You: ‘Organic is Non-GMO & More’
Is there a difference between organic and non-GMO foods? A group of organic farmers is hoping to reduce customer confusion on the issue with a new organic certification seal called “Organic is Non-GMO...
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U.S. Boasts a Record Number of Organic Food Producers
The number of organic food producers is growing both domestically and globally: The USDA has announced there are 19,474 organic operations in the U.S., with a total of 27,814 organic operations...
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Whole Foods Market to Open New Grocery Store Chain Featuring ‘Normal’ Prices
No, you’re not dreaming. But one of your dreams may be coming true: Whole Foods Market, also known as “Whole Paycheck” for its high-priced food selection, says it’s opening up a new chain of stores...
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Watch How Organic Food Obliterates Pesticides from the Body in Just 2 Weeks...
This Swedish family switches to a 100 percent organic food diet for two weeks and the results will blow your mind–and make you run to the organic section of your supermarket. Find Jill on Twitter and...
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New Lower-Priced Whole Foods Chain Finally Has a Name, Sort Of
Whole Foods Market has revealed the name for its forthcoming new chain of stores it announced last month. The new chain is reportedly going to feature lower prices than most of what it sells in its...
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Clif Bar Pledges $10 Million to Organic Agricultural Research
Two major organic food brands, Clif Bar & Company and Organic Valley, have named the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the recipient of the nation’s first endowed chair focused on plant breeding...
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French Farmers Find a Home in Vending Machines as Nation Battles Over Food...
France is turning up the notch on connecting consumers with their local French farmers and organic food in a throwback nod to vending machine-style dining. If you’re too young to remember automats, and...
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U.S. Organic Food Sales Up 72%, USDA Report Finds
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report shows that organic food sales have seen a sharp increase, with sales from organic farms topping $5.5 billion. AgWeb reports that sales are up 72...
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Kate Middleton to Put Her Royal Touch on Organic Food
Kate Middleton is a pretty popular gal. We can’t really blame her fans for fawning over her, though. Middleton is always poised when she’s around world leaders, she handles the pressures of her job...
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Global Organic Produce Market to Skyrocket to Nearly $63 Billion by 2020
The global market size of organic produce is expected to reach nearly $63 billion by 2020, according to a recent study. The study, released by Research and Markets, shows that this growth corresponds...
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Citizen Lawsuits Against False Organic Labeling Legalized in California in...
Important action was taken to protect the integrity of the organic label and eradicate false organic labeling last Thursday, as the California Supreme Court voted unanimously that growers who falsely...
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Organic Valley Becomes World’s First Billion-Dollar Organic Food Company With...
Organic Valley, the best-selling brand of organic dairy products, reached $1 billion in sales on December 22, 2015, a milestone that makes the farmer-owned cooperative the world’s first billion-dollar...
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40 Years of Data Says Organic Farming Can Feed the World
Solving the problem of world hunger sustainably is possible, according to a new study released by Washington State University. The study surveyed 40 years of science and hundreds of published studies...
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Sam’s Club Wants to Sell More Organic Food and the Reason is Amazing
Sam’s Club, the place to go when you need a gallon-sized jar of pickles, is asking regional vendors and organic produce providers to fill its aisles with luscious goods. Yes, the warehouse club unit...
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