Rising commodity prices are undermining the premium that was a key incentive for going organic in the first place...
The Natural Foods Merchandiser's consumer survey confirms that "local" is the new black, er, green.
Each month, NFM’s secret shopper heads incognito into a natural products store with a question.
Spring organic produce is expanding beyond the usual artichokes, strawberries and asparagus. See what ripe products consumers are beginning to expect on the shelves.
As consumers demand everything from Ecuadorian quinoa to Chinese goji berries, how do you—and they—know imported foods are safe?
According to recent reports from market research firms Mintel, based in Chicago, and SPINS, from Schaumburg, Ill., the organic consumer remains loyal to brands and trusting of labels, despite the
economic downturn.
What's cool in the ice cream aisle? How are innovative ingredients and cutting-edge flavors working to jump start a stagnant frozen treat market?
Quality Assurance International suspended the organic certification of Vander Eyk Dairy on May 16 for noncompliance. The suspension initially suggested that the third-party certification process is effective and working.
The USDA released the final access to pasture rule for organic agriculture which will result in stricter regulations for organic livestock certification.
Their queries might be simplistic, but natural products newbies are asking the right questions.