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But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers ... the nonprofit organization’s standards are modeled ...

I soon found that behind the USDA organic label on the winning bag of baby spinach, there is a story. It begins with a small ...

Whoriskey says that the integrity of the organic label ... entered the food supply — a potential safety threat, since it’s unknown how these grains were grown and handled. The USDA doesn ...

“Many consumers don’t realize that organic certification inherently meets these ‘free-from’ expectations,” Chapman said. “The challenge to the organic sector is to demonstrate the distinct value of ...

To get the facts, always refer to the nutrition label. Organic, Non-GMO, and natural are claims you can trust. The USDA defines “organic” as products grown or raised without synthetic ...

Even within the organic category, however, there are different labels: 100% Organic ... 70% organic ingredients According to the USDA, organic food is produced without conventional pesticides ...