A product needs at least 95% certified organic content. The phrase "made with organic" requires only 70%. "Farm fresh," "farm to table" and "locally sourced" have no federal definition. Consumer ...

When we buy organic food, we expect certain qualities: that it’ll be good for us and the planet, that they will be free of harmful chemicals, and that they will not involve genetic engineering. Some ...

McKinney, Texas organic spice brand highlights a key industry gap: USDA Organic certification does not require heavy ...

The U.S. organic industry is poised to be under a new regulatory framework that will govern new animal welfare standards including outdoor access, living conditions, transportation and slaughter ...

Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.

When inspector Dovi Naparstek walks through the door of the Raaka Chocolate factory in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn, New York, he’s hit with an unmistakable scent. “I feel like every time I’m here, ...

WASHINGTON — The Agricultural Marketing Service of the US Department of Agriculture on Aug. 5 published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to expand the National Organic Program’s oversight and ...

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture has strengthened the National Organic Program (NOP) with the publication of updated rules in the Federal Register on Jan. 19. The intent of the rules is ...

Organic vodka offers a different approach to production than conventional spirits. Here's what makes it unique, and whether the difference is worth the price.

As the only government-administered label that addresses farming practices, the organic emblem is vitally important. There literally is no other badge that carries as much weight. USDA certified ...