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 ...

Started in 2002, the nonprofit organization’s standards are modeled after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Certified ...

We've all seen labels like "organic," "natural," and "low-sodium" on deli meat packages. But which are worth looking for, and ...

These updates have increased rigor at all levels of the supply chain and bolstered trust in the organic label, with perhaps ... but they must work directly with a USDA-accredited certifying ...

“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 ...

Chapman cited data from OTA’s recent “Consumer Perception of USDA Organic and Competing Label Claims” research conducted with Euromonitor International in October 2024. The survey of more ...

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 ...

Farmers estimate about a third of Oregon vineyards grow grapes organically, but only 3% of wineries use the USDA organic label, said Drew Herman, director of viticulture for Alexana Estates ...

Started in 2002, the nonprofit organization’s standards are modeled after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Certified Organic Label, but they’re designed to give farmers a cheaper and ...