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Unapproved GMO Wheat Found Growing in Oregon

Lacy — Fri, 31 May 2013 07:00:23 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) discovered an unapproved variety of genetically engineered glyphosate-resistant wheat in samples taken from a farm in Oregon. The variety was the same as one that Monsanto grew in test plots in 16 states from 1998 to 2005. There are no genetically engineered wheat varieties currently approved for sale in the U.S. or any other country.

USDA to Invest in Growing Organic Food Segment

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:34:14 +0000

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the agency would begin focusing more attention on the growth of the organic industry, reports Food Safety News.

Organic Food (Yes, Organic) Linked to High Chemical Exposure Risk

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 09:55:09 +0000

Surprising news for organic food lovers in the recent issue of the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology: a University of Washington study found high levels of plastic in the bodies of people who refrained from eating food that had been packaged in plastic containers.

Organic Certifying Agency Looks Ahead to Stricter Organic Regulations

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:33:47 +0000

A ten-year forecast on the organic industry was released last week by leading certifier of organic products, QAI (Quality Assurance International).

U.S. Consumers Willing to Pay Premiums for Organic, Local Foods

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:52:54 +0000

A new report finds that as many as 46 percent of U.S. shoppers regularly seek out local, organic food and are willing to pay more for these food options as well.

Would You Buy Organic Food from Oprah?

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:59:28 +0000

Mogul millionaire Oprah Winfrey may soon be coming to dinner…or at least, to your dinner plate...and maybe your shower, too. The New York Post is reporting that Ms. Winfrey's namesake recently filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Organizations for trademarks on the name "Oprah's Organics."

Kids Benefit from Eating Organic Food, Cites New Report

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:28:18 +0000

In a report released yesterday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization cites benefits for children who eat organic food and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables—organic or not.

Healthy Food Demands Growing in U.S. Shows New Survey

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:29:31 +0000

Take it with a grain of hand-harvested crystallized pink Himalayan sea salt, but Whole Foods Market—the iconic gourmet natural and organic grocery chain—is reporting that more Americans than ever are opting for natural and organic foods.

Whole Foods Market Criticizes Stanford Study, Defends Organic Food

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:33:13 +0000

In light of the recent Stanford study that called into question the value of higher-priced organic foods, Whole Foods Market, the leading retail chain with a focus on organic foods, defended the industry in a recent interview with Yahoo's The Daily Ticker.

Stanford Study Scientist Accused of False Research On Organic Food

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:02:16 +0000

NaturalNews and NaturalSociety have made some startling accusations about the credibility of a recent study conducted by Stanford University suggesting no significant health benefits support eating organic foods instead of foods raised or grown conventionally.