Why an organic way of life is even more important in the time of COVID crisis

Why an organic way of life is even more important in the time of COVID crisis

The pandemic generated a crisis never seen before: economic, social and personal, which caused a setback in the use of resources, in other words, a movement towards a sustainable or organic life. The key goal is to do more with less and help maintain natural resources. This had a profound impact on industries as diverse … Read more

When Should You Buy Buy Organic Food Versus Conventional?

When Should You Buy Buy Organic Food Versus Conventional?

You’ve made the smart and healthy decision to add more plants to your diet, but now you’re wondering if you should start choosing organic fruits and vegetables over conventional products. The simple prospect of eating organic food can add another layer of confusion when it comes to choosing your food on a plant-based diet. Is … Read more

Organic Foods

Organic Foods

What is organic food? Organic foods are foods that are grown and processed using government-regulated agricultural methods. Using organic food and agriculture: No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides (with exceptions). No antibiotics or growth hormones for livestock. No genetically modified ingredients. No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. No sewage sludge. No radiation in your food. Organic … Read more

Stop Eating Pesticides – Consumer Reports

Stop Eating Pesticides - Consumer Reports

In our ratings, the “cleanest” product is rated Excellent or Very Good, while fruits and vegetables that carry the highest risk are rated Fair or Poor. They take into account the total number of pesticides, the level of each in fruits and vegetables, the frequency with which they were detected, and their toxicity. To account … Read more

5 Ways Teens Can Get More Fruits and Vegetables Into Their Diets

5 Ways Teens Can Get More Fruits and Vegetables Into Their Diets

Buying organic food, which tends to cost more than conventional food, is not essential, he added. In 2012, the AAP released a clinical report that said diets rich in organic, dairy, and meat could reduce your exposure to potentially drug-resistant bacteria and pesticides, but there is no evidence to suggest that organic foods provide more … Read more

Just three out of 10 Canadians eat enough fruits and vegetables. Do you need to up your intake?

Just three out of 10 Canadians eat enough fruits and vegetables. Do you need to up your intake?

When asked if their intake of fruits and vegetables matched the recommended amount in the dietary guide, 43 percent of Canadians reached the goal several times a week and less than a third (29 percent) did it all days.Fred Lum / The Balloon and the Mail If you’re like most Canadians, you don’t eat enough … Read more

How the USDA views organic food from Mexico

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How does it feel to grow organic produce in Mexico? It’s not something we normally talk about a lot. But if you buy organic products here in the United States, it is a question you should ask yourself. This is because foods grown in Mexico often make it to grocery stores in the US, and … Read more

What Are the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen List of Foods?

What Are the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen List of Foods?

It is the new year, a time when many decide to start the year by eating well. People promise they will eat healthier on their way to becoming a better version of themselves as the year progresses. And when we think about eating healthier foods, vegetables and fruits quickly come to mind. They are rich … Read more

A local’s guide to Sheffield: from magnificent gardens to the best bakery around | Travel

After more than 20 years in the city, the author of The Flower Fix see tons of great places to eat and explore Meal The Marmadukes Cafe has a sustainable and independent spirit, with farm-to-table food. Its Old Sorting Office headquarters is a converted Royal Mail warehouse, beautifully reimagined with Scandinavian-inspired design. I usually walk … Read more

Organic sales soar in 2020 to over $61 billion

Organic sales soar in 2020 to over $61 billion

SAN FRANCISCO – Sales of organic food and other organic products in the U.S. increased to nearly $ 62 billion in 2020, more than 12 percent from the previous year, according to a new survey from the Organic Trade Association, or OTA. The coronavirus pandemic forced families across the country to eat most, if not … Read more

Global Organic Food and Beverages Market Is Expected to

Global Organic Food and Beverages Market Is Expected to

Newark, NJ, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – According to the report released by Fior Markets, the global organic food and beverage market It is expected to grow from USD 255.2 billion in 2020 and reach USD 849.7 billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 16.42% during the forecast period 2021-2028. Significant growth in … Read more

How the new Regulation tightens the rules

How the new Regulation tightens the rules

In line with the growing demand for products derived from natural substances and processes, the EU organic sector increased by 70% in the last ten years. Data from the European Commission shows that organic retail sales reached 34 billion euros in 2017. This trend is not going to stop, as the proposals for the future … Read more

Affordability and accessibility in organic food

Affordability and accessibility in organic food

The European organic food market continues to grow. According to FiBL, the Organic Agriculture Research Institute, sales reached 45 billion euros in 2019 with a growth rate of 8% in the region. In the decade 2010-2019, the value of the European market has more than doubled, the organization noted. The increase in agricultural land devoted … Read more

KeHE predicts 2022 food and beverage trends

KeHE predicts 2022 food and beverage trends

KeHE, a The distributor of fresh and specialty natural and organic products, including private label and exclusive items, has released a new trend guide that should be of interest to the private label industry. KeHE has predicted 10 food and beverage trends for next year in the new 2022 Macro Trend Guide. The company has … Read more