Let me explain the difference between natural and organic products and the confusion will clear itself out. The food industry’s labels — natural, all-natural, free-range, or hormone-free — should not be confused with organic; the two are not synonymous. The use of...
Mint belongs to the Mentha genus and has dozens of species and cultivars. Hybridization between species occurs naturally. The four most commonly cultivated species are Mentha arvensis (Japanese mint, menthol); Mentha piperita (peppermint); Mentha spicata (spearmint);...
Is there a shift to organic farming occurring? There are only some parts of the world where farmers want to switch to organic farming. It is not correct to claim that farmers are switching to organic farming. Of the total global land (1.5 billion hectares), about 11%...
Food production is lower in organic farms but what makes it more expensive than conventional farms? Current crop productivity levels of organic farms average 20% lower than conventional farms. It is a major concern for policymakers charged with feeding the burgeoning...
Organic food certification – some fundamental features Certified organic foods do not necessarily need to be free of all pesticides; they permit some pesticides’ use. Organic food production prohibits sewage sludge, genetically engineered or genetically...
The world’s natural and organic food and retail industry was estimated in 2015 to stand at $92 billion (deduced from Statista projection figures). The organic food industry is still a small fraction of the food industry. According to the World Bank, the food and...
