Chipotle Becomes First US Restaurant Chain to Voluntarily Label GMOs
By Jonathan BensonFor Natural News The recent decision by Whole Foods Market to label all genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) sold in its stores by the long-off date of 2018 looks silly and almost meaningless compared to the right-now policy of fresh food chain Chipotle, which is officially the first and only major U.S. food supplier to […]
A Tale of Two Labels: Organic and Non-GMO
by Ken Roseboro for Organic Connections The Non-GMO Project verified seal is appearing on a growing number of food products. Sales of Non-GMO Project verified products increased 66% in 2012, topping $2.4 billion in sales—and that doesn’t even include sales of Whole Foods Market’s branded products that are non-GMO verified. “Threatens the organic label” As […]
Why GMO Labeling Won’t Cost Consumers a Dime
By Zack Kaldveer and Ronnie Cummins Organic Consumers Association, April 9, 2013 The biotech industry, led by Monsanto, will soon descend on the state of Washington to try their best to defeat I-522, a citizens’ ballot initiative to require mandatory labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. Voters should prepare themselves for an […]
8 in 10 parents buy organic
U.S. families are increasingly embracing organic products in a wide range of categories, with 81 percent now reporting they purchase organic at least sometimes. This finding is one of many contained in the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) newly released 2013 U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study, conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2013. “More […]
Hidden GMOs in Packaged Food
Grab any packaged food in your pantry and read the label. The following are ingredients that may contain GMOs, unless certified organic or non-GMO. Aspartame (also called AminoSweet®, NutraSweet®, Equal Spoonful®, Canderel®, BeneVia®, E951)baking powdercanola oil (rapeseed oil)caramel colorcellulosecitric acidcobalamin (Vitamin B12)colorosecondensed milkconfectioners sugarcorn flourcorn masacorn mealcorn oilcorn sugarcorn syrupcornstarchcottonseed oilcyclodextrincysteindextrindextrosediacetyldiglycerideerythritolEqualfood starchfructose (any form)glucoseglutamateglutamic […]
Whole Foods and GMO Labeling
A couple weeks ago, we reported on Whole Foods’ new program that ensures any “organic” personal care products sold in their stores live up to the claims made by manufacturers. The positive sentiment following this news did not last long however, as Whole Foods has come under scrutiny from the organic community and its customers following […]
The Essential Guide to a Non-GMO Halloween
It’s that time of year when Halloween costumes are being conjured up and the kids are making their Halloween plans. Begin your planning now to help ensure that your children have a Halloween that is both fun and healthy. Kids love Halloween because it is full of wonderful sweet treats and surprises. Unfortunately, these treats […]
My Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Happy October 1st! As summer gives way to the harvest season, I notice many surprises, especially when shopping. As I walk into the grocery store I quickly notice, they have pumpkins! I get really excited cause really, this is the only time my family and I make my favorite pumpkin pie…and I thought this would be […]
Organic Brands Caught In The Middle Of Prop 37 GMO Fight
18 other states, including California have attempted to pass laws similar to Proposition 37, The Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act and failed. With 1 million signatures, Prop 37 is the first such measure to reach the statewide ballot. If passed, genetically modified food products would include the words “Partially produced with genetic engineering” […]
Composting 101
Understanding composting can be a bit intimidating. but fear not!…One of our favorite resources, Earth911 has compiled tons of great information to make the process of conjuring up your first compost pile a not-so-complicated challenge, hopefully increasing your knowledge and not stress! According to the EPA, 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream is composed […]
Do certification labels really matter?
More good information from our friends at NewHope360: As consumers grow weary over subpar food regulations at the federal level, manufacturers are increasingly seeking ways to help shoppers distinguish their products from the sea of conventional (and often irresponsibly produced) items. Certification labels—sometimes referred to as eco labels—are skyrocketing in popularity. Among the most ubiquitous? […]