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...
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...
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 farms are environmentally and socially sustainable. The conventional view is that organic food is healthier. Organic enthusiasts swear by these statements and will list dozens of reasons in support of their arguments. Let us look at this question...
