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Frequently Asked Questions
Which organic products are most in demand?
Today, organic food is the fastest growing industry. We've come far from our roots but there is still room for improvement.
Organic products are the future. Organic products are safer, more sustainable, and cheaper for consumers.
But they also tend to be higher priced. That's why we created the Organic Food Index. We wanted to see which foods are most in demand today and how these trends are changing.
The results show that organic food is becoming increasingly popular. Between 2011 and 2012 the number of Americans buying organic food increased nearly 50%.
According to the USDA, organic production increased by 10% last year alone. Organic food now makes up 9% U.S. agriculture output.
Organic food is definitely on the rise, but it still seems expensive for consumers. According to the Organic Trade Association OTA, organic food retail prices are about twice those of conventional products.
Organic food is growing faster that any other sector of the food industry. You can see that organic food has been steadily increasing since 2009.
According to OTA, organic products sold in supermarkets grew 14% between 2010-2011.
This is due to consumer demand for healthier food, which explains why organic foods sales are rising across all age groups.
However, younger generations are leading the charge when choosing organic food. Millennials are twice more likely to purchase organic food than baby boomers. And young adults under 35 years old account for 25% of all organic food purchases.
What is an organic food producer?
Organic food producers produce organic foods that are free from pesticides and other chemical fertilizers. These foods include fruits and vegetables, grains, as well as dairy products.
Organic food production takes place on farms where crops are nurtured naturally. This includes soil preparation, crop rotation, and pest management.
Organic products must meet certain criteria established by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) before they can be considered organic.
These guidelines will ensure that consumers have safe, healthy, and nutritious food.
The benefits of eating organic range from lower levels of pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination to higher nutrient content and better flavour.
USDA Organic Products must have the "USDA Certified organic" label.
This certification means the product has met the standards of the National Organic Program.
Organic food helps us eat healthier and also protects the environment.
Organic farming techniques preserve water and land. Additionally, organic farming methods help reduce greenhouse gas emission, which can lead to climate change.
Organic agriculture uses fewer chemicals and reduces pollution runoff.
It also improves air quality because harmful gases like ammonia and nitrates are less likely to build up in the atmosphere.
There are many types to organic farming.
Conventional farming is the use of synthetic inputs like pesticides or fertilizers.
Regenerative farming includes compost, cover crops, as well as green manures that improve soil health. It encourages biodiversity.
Agroecology promotes healthy relationships between humans and plants.
Permaculture promotes self sufficiency through the creation of systems that imitate nature.
What should I look out for when buying organic products?
Look for USDA-certified organic labels. This seal signifies that the product meets specific USDA standards. You will find the USDA Organic seal on all boxes, cartons and cans.
When you shop for meat, ensure that it comes from cows who are fed organic feed. Cattle are ruminants, which means they chew the cud. Ruminant cattle can be found with four stomach compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, omasum, abomasum and omasum. If the cow is to be labeled "100% organic", all of its parts must have been organically fed.
Buy chicken from only organic chickens that have been fed 100% organic food and are not given antibiotics. Omnivore chickens eat both animals and plants. Omnivorous chickens have a digestive system that includes a crop (proventriculus), gizzard and small intestine.
Buy dairy products that are 100% organically produced. Dairy cows have four stomach compartments, just like ruminants. The fourth stomach compartment, the udder, is where milk comes from.
When purchasing other types of livestock, check the label to see what percentage of the diet the animals were fed. For example, pork may be labelled '95% organic.' This means 95 percent of the pig's feed came from organic sources.
What's the difference?
Organic food is made without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Organic farming practices improve soil health and water quality as well as animal welfare.
Inorganic foods are produced using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and sewage effluent. Radiated foods can be treated with radiation. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are created by biological engineering techniques.
"Natural" is sometimes used interchangeably in the context of "organic." Natural does not always mean organic. Some products labeled "natural" may also contain synthetic ingredients.
Organic produce is often more nutritious than conventional produce, as the soil has fewer pesticides and harmful chemicals. Organic farmers do not use pesticides, artificial fertilizers, hormones, anti-biotics, and other harmful chemicals.
Statistics
- Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
- Once certified by the USDA, it can fall into one of four categories: "100 percent organic", "organic," "made with organic ingredients," or "made with less than 70 percent organic ingredients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
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- Occupational Pesticide Exposures and the Cancer Risk: A Review. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part. B. Vol 15, Issue 4.
- Genetically modified foods: safety, risks and public concerns--a review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
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- PubMed: Evaluation of the micronutrient content of plant foods grown using conventional and organic agricultural methods.
- Comparison of the total ascorbic and phenolic acid contents of air-dried and freeze-dried marionberry, strawberry and corn grown using conventional, organic and sustainable agricultural practices – PubMed
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What You Should Know About Organic Foods
Organic foods are made from animals and plants without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. They are produced without genetic engineering or the application of ionizing radiation. It must not contain any artificial colours, flavour enhancers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. It must not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
When Justus von Liebig, a chemical chemist, coined "organic", which means "life-giving," to describe the properties in manure, the term "organic" was used for the first time. Most people associate organic with food production. Organic means the product has only natural substances like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are found in nature.
The consumption of organic foods has risen dramatically in the past decades. Recent statistics show that around half of the world's population consumes at most one organic product per day. This number increases constantly and is expected to reach 70%, 80%, and 90% by 2020.
Organic products are preferred for many reasons. Some consumers prefer organic products for the taste. Other people prefer them because organic produce is more nutritious. Still others believe organic farming is better for the environment. But, non-organic products can be a good choice because there are ethical concerns over the treatment and welfare of farm workers.
Organic foods are more expensive than those made from conventional food, though prices may vary by country and region. There are many factors that influence the cost of organic foods. One factor is whether there are enough land available for organic farming. Another is the cost of inputs and labour needed for organic cultivation. Transportation costs, marketing expenses, and taxes are all factors. For example, in Europe, the average price of organic food is 10% higher than the regular price.
Here are some key differences between organic and traditional foods.
- Organic produce is free of chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, and growth regulators.
- Organic livestock is fed a diet based on grasses and grains rather than corn and soybean meals.
- Organic milk comes from cows fed only grasses and hay.
- All raw materials used in organic manufacturing processes are certified organic.
- Organic fruits, vegetables and their processing stages are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals.
- Organic meat, poultry and seafood are not subject to radiation.
- You should soak raw nuts and seeds before you use them.
- Only healthy oils are used in organic cooking.
- Organic eggs are laid by hens, and have access to the outdoors.
- Traditional methods are used to extract organic honey.
- Organic chocolate is made from beans and sugar that have been grown organically and then processed.
- Organic wines don't contain chemical additives.
- The plants used to make organic tea are hand-picked.
- Organic cotton is not treated with pesticides.
- Organic cereals and flours don't contain preservatives or artificial colours.
- All-natural shampoos and soaps don't contain harsh chemicals.
- All-natural cosmetics are safe for your skin.
- All natural cleaning agents are biodegradable.
- All natural body care products can be used safely and are dermatologically tested.
- All-natural products for personal hygiene are safe to use with babies as they don't contain any fragrances.
- All-natural baby formula contains no bovine serum or animal protein.
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