Natural and organic are some of the labels used in the food industry. Other food industry labels— natural, all-natural, free-range, or hormone-free. These are different and should not be confused with organic. The use of natural, free-range, hormone-free is simply a...
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...
Organic food benefits: Comparing the nutritional value, sensory qualities, and food safety of organically and conventionally produced foods, it was found that, except for nitrate content, there is no strong evidence that organic and conventional foods differ in...
Organic food production prohibits the use of sewage sludge, genetically engineered or genetically modified organisms, ionizing radiation, most synthetic pesticides, and fertilizers. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, and dairy products must be free of antibiotics and...