Have you heard the news? Organic food is dangerous. At least that’s according to various articles, studies and statements that have hijacked headlines over the past few years. While such misleading rumors are easy to laugh off, it gets hard when shoppers start believing them.
Learn the habits of two organics shoppers and how they fit into general consumer trends. Many things are weighing down consumers' wallets - will organic be one of them?
The chief of policy and external relations for the Organic Trade Association talks about the new Farm Bill, what research she follows and how they respond to food-safety legislative issues.
The executive director Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service talks about encouraging farmers to get into organics, what organic education looks like and how retailers can support their mission.
The executive director for the Organic Farming Research Foundation talks about his role in the organization, how organics has grown and what the industry should look like in the future.
The House Agriculture Committee is holding public hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill, which will succeed the current 2008 bill.
After years of discussion, government standards specifically for organic pet food are on the fast track.
The National Organic Program regulates the standards for production, handling, product labeling, certification and accreditation of organically produced agricultural products according to organic rules established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The NOP Final Rule took effect in 2001 and was fully implemented in 2002. Since then, there have been a handful of changes. The following have occurred within the past year.
Here's how to educate confused customers and boost organics sales
Researchers at Washington State University have found that organic agriculture is better at managing pests and leads to bigger and better plants than conventional agriculture.
Marketing manager Jessica Matzuk takes you inside Natural Products Expo East 2010 as she explains the organic pavillion, the colocation of All Things Organic and how organics will shape the event in October.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program announced Monday that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Organic Crop Improvement Association prohibiting the organization from operating in China.
The Organic Trade Association released a report yesterday that shows sales for organic products, particularly produce, continued to increase in 2009 despite a weak economy.
Each month, NFM’s secret shopper heads incognito into a natural products store with a question. The employee’s answer— and our expert’s evaluation of the response—is reported here. Our aim: to help you improve your store’s customer service.
In two recent reports from The Hartman Group and Delicious Living magazine in partnership with iVillage, consumers show they are knowledgeable about the terms “organic” and “natural,” but claim “natural” foods may taste better and be more nutritious.
The government-appointed National Organic Standards Board recommended in November 2009 that organic personal care products be recognized explicitly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, just as food is.
NFM Editor Anna Soref interviews radio hosts Helge Hellberg and Mark Mulcahy of An Organic Conversation about healthy living and background choices.
Spring organic produce is expanding beyond the usual artichokes, strawberries and asparagus. See what ripe products consumers are beginning to expect on the shelves.
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.
Environmentalist, author and founder of 350.org, an international climate campaign.