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#1 Health Question You’re NOT Being Asked – What is Your Glyphosate Mitigation Strategy? | livingmaxwell: a guide to organic food & drink
After being in the wellness world for more than 14 years and having eaten close to 100% organic since 2001, it has become painfully clear that almost everyone is ignoring one critical issue when it comes to their health – glyphosate. Not paying attention to it could have very serious ramifications to your physical and emotional well-being, starting with your gut health. And eating an all-organic diet is just not enough. WHAT IS GLYPHOSATE AND WHY IS IT SO PROBLEMATIC?
Top 10 Organic Products from the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile in NYC
Last week, I was in New York City to attend two fantastic trade shows — 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile. Whenever I go to these shows, I always come across some outstanding organic products, and this year was no exception. Here are my Top 10 Organic Products of the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile. JAPANESE FRUIT SPREADS FROM KANKITSU LABO The Japanese brand Kankitsu Labo is offering U.S. consumers some delicious and very unique organic citrus spreads.
Top 10 Organic Products from Natural Products Expo West 2024
For as long as I have been covering the organic food industry and giving out Natural Products Expo West awards, it has always been a Top 5 list. However, due to the incredible number of fantastic products that I saw at the 2024 show and at the urging of my good friend Liana Werner-Gray, I have expanded the list to a Top 10. So, here are my Top 10 Organic Products from Natural Products Expo West 2024.
Soap & Soul is The Quintessential Dr. Bronner’s Book
For those of us who are fans of Dr. Bronner’s, the company’s products have a constant presence in our households, and we use them to clean our bodies and physical surroundings on a daily basis. While this is unquestionably a critical component of our lives and imperative to maintain good health, cleaning transcends removing whatever is on our skin, on our clothes or on our kitchen countertops. It also affects our emotional well-being and directly impacts how we show up in the world.
Top 5 Organic Products from Natural Products Expo East 2023 in Philadephia
For as long as I have been covering the organic food industry, I have attended Natural Products Expo East, with my first show in Boston in 2009. So, it is very bittersweet to report that after last week’s show in Philadelphia, there will be no more Expo East moving forward. New Hope, the organizer of the event, has decided to cancel it and launch something new in 2024 called Newtopia Now. For the final time ever, here are my Top 5 Organic Products of Natural Products Expo East 2023.
Top 5 Organic Food Products from the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile
Last week in New York City, the two biggest trade shows of the summer took place — the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile. Impressive innovation was on display everywhere, and narrowing down the best of what I saw was no easy feat. Here are my Top 5 Organic Products of the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile.
Top 5 Organic Products of Natural Products Expo West 2023
Natural Products Expo West, the largest organic trade show in the U.S., was held last week in Anaheim and attracted more than 65,000 visitors. I came across some fantastic innovation at the show — a handful of products that I had never seen before and others that brought me back to my childhood. Here are my Top 5 Organic Products of Expo West 2023: COCONUT WATER FROM COCOBEAR Upset about the single-use plastic from drinking a bottle of coconut water?
Trailblazing Marketing and Communcations Firm Christie & Co. Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
(The brain trust of Christie & Co — from l. to r., Alissa Sears, vice president of strategy & navigation; Gillian Christie, founder/CEO) —- When people think of the pioneers in the natural products industry, the founders of iconic CPG brands often come to mind. However, what cannot be forgotten is that a select number of very savvy people were working behind the scenes to popularize these companies, in the media and with consumers, through storytelling.
Top 5 Organic Products of Expo East 2022 in Philadelphia
For the second year in a row, Natural Products Expo East returned to Philadelphia, and I enjoyed my time in the city much more than I ever anticipated. Not only was it great to see all of my friends again in the industry, but I ate incredibly well at two phenomenal restaurants — P.S. & Co. and Vedge. I also saw some fantastic and innovative products at the show, with a few of them in the condiment category. Here are my Top 5 Organic Products of Natural Products Expo East 2022.
The New Organic Animal Welfare Standards Provide More Clarity but May Be a Serious Step Backwards
100% Non-GMO (Do these organic birds have true “access to the outdoors” and are they able to express their natural behaviors on vegetation? Images courtesy of OrganicEye.) Contrary to what one might believe, making organic rules less ambiguous — and more clear — may not lead to a better outcome for both organic consumers and the integrity of the organic seal.
Top 5 Organic Products of Fancy Food Show 2022
For the first time in three years, the Fancy Food Show returned to New York City, and as usual, it was a spectacular show. While walking around the show on the first day, I was getting a bit concerned that I wasn’t going to find some stellar new organic products. But by the end of the show on the third day, I completely changed my mind. Some of the new organic products that I discovered have the potential to be very large, well-known national brands, and the innovation that I saw was outstanding.
Top 5 Organic Products of Natural Products Expo West 2022
Natural Products Expo West, the largest organic trade show in the U.S. was back for the first time since 2019, as the last two years were canceled because of COVID. Prior to this year’s show, I had one CEO tell me that he thought this would be the best year for innovation anytime in the past decade, given that brands had such pent-up demand over the last 24 months and would be particularly eager to show buyers their most forward-thinking products.
Synthetic Biology and Regenerative Organic Each Had a Real Presence at Natural Products Expo West 2022
After having been canceled in 2020 and 2021, Natural Products Expo West returned last week to Anaheim for its 41st show, put on by New Hope Network. While it was a very joyful time to see familiar faces after two years of hibernation, organic advocates faced the reality of having GMO 2.0 technologies becoming pervasive at their largest and most important gathering in the country, a shocking and incredibly disconcerting development.
Farmland LP is Demonstrating How Converting Farmland to Organic Can be a Profitable and Very Beneficial Endeavor
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4.13.2022 100% Non-GMO (Above: Dormant blueberries with their pink bark in the foreground, hazelnuts in the background -- both from Nut Farm in Oregon. All photos courtesy of Farmland LP.) Far too often, people are bombarded with the narrative that organic farming has much lower yields and is just not economically viable, leading them to conclude that growing GMOs is the only option. Craig Wichner will tell you otherwise.
By Chris Casey, Lauren Saria Verified, Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn Verified, Liza Gross Verified, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
Synthetic Biology and Regenerative Organic each Had a Real Presence at Natural Products Expo West 2022
3.16.2022 100% Non-GMO After having been canceled in 2020 and 2021, Natural Products Expo West returned last week to Anaheim for its 41st show, put on by New Hope Network. While it was a very joyful time to see familiar faces after two years of hibernation, organic advocates faced the reality of having GMO 2.0 technologies becoming pervasive at their largest and most important gathering in the country, a shocking and incredibly disconcerting development.
With Danone Cutting the Contracts of 89 Small Organic Dairy Farmers, B Corp has Made a Decision About the Company's Certification Status
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10.27.2021 100% Non-GMO How Organic Insider operates: We accept no advertising, we have no paywalls and we make our newsletters free to everyone — because vital information about our industry needs to get out to as many people as possible. Please consider supporting our work, whether you are an individual or a company. Thank you so much.
By Emily Marquez, Victoria A.F. Camron, Chloe Sorvino Verified, Sharon Lerner Verified, Max Goldberg Verified
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Tradin becomes the World’s First Regenerative Organic Certified Cacao Producer, Partners with Navitas on New Chocolate Products
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10.13.2021 100% Non-GMO How Organic Insider operates: We accept no advertising, we have no paywalls and we make our newsletters free to everyone — because vital information about our industry needs to get out to as many people as possible. Please consider supporting our work, whether you are an individual or a company. Thank you so much. Without question, “regenerative” is one of the most popular food labels used these days, both within and outside of the organic industry.
By Dawn Reiss Verified, Tim Hearden Verified, Joanna Partridge Verified, David Garcia, Max Goldberg Verified
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After a Two-Year Hiatus, Natural Products Expo East Makes a Triumphant Return
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9.29.2021 100% Non-GMO Please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and you can support our work by forwarding this email to your colleagues and having them subscribe. Thank you! The biggest story of last week’s Natural Products Expo East show was that there was a show. Behind the scenes over the past six months, ever since Expo West 2021 was canceled, New Hope Network was soaking in every data point that it could, trying to ascertain whether a successful Expo East was, in fact, viable.
By Emma Cotton Verified, Catherine Moran Verified, Rachel Leslie, Max Goldberg Verified, Christine Hall Verified
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Danone North America, the World's Largest B-Corp, Serves a Devastating Blow to Organic Farmers and Their Communities
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9.15.2021 100% Non-GMO (Well-cared for animals on lush organic pastures is becoming less of a reality -- and more marketing -- every single day.) “The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose.
By Ketura Persellin, Elaine Watson Verified, Clara Hernanz Lizarraga Verified, Andrew Jacobs, Max Goldberg Verified
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NYT’s Article About Superweeds is a Stunning Acknowledgement that GMO Agriculture is a Complete Failure
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9.1.2021 100% Non-GMO (Photo of Palmer amaranth "superweeds" -- courtesy of The New York Times) Please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and you can support our work by forwarding this email to your colleagues and having them subscribe.
By Lisa Rathke, Christopher Doering Verified, Rebecca Szkutak Verified, Errol Schweizer, Max Goldberg Verified
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Interested in the Vegan Ketogenic Diet? If So, You'll Want This Book
Everywhere you turn these days, you’ll find news and stories about the ketogenic diet. This low-carb, high-fat, high-protein diet is helping people lose weight and giving them much needed mental clarity. However, one of the misconceptions of the keto diet is that animal products are an essential component of it. And for people who only eat plant-based, this can be quite disconcerting.
Dr. Bronner's Releases Special Cannabis-Scented Bar Soap to Support Sun+Earth
Dr. Bronner’s, the beloved soap brand that donates 8.6% of its revenues to social and environmental causes, has released a limited-edition, cannabis-scented fragrance of its classic bar soap to support a new consumer education and crowdfunding campaign for Sun+Earth Certified.
Why Developing Partnerships with Organic Farmers is Becoming So Essential for Brands....and Our Food Supply
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8.18.2021 100% Non-GMO (Tradin Organic training cacao farmers on regenerative techniques in Sierra Leone) Please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and you can support our work by forwarding this email to your colleagues and having them subscribe. Thank you! With the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report painting an alarming picture about the future food supply, the organic industry is already feeling the effects.
By Mary Ellen Shoup, Elaine Watson Verified, Claire Brown Verified, Riley de Leon Verified, Max Goldberg Verified
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The Blurry Lines of a Fraudulent Organic Product
6.23.2021 100% Non-GMO (Does this look like an organic farm to you? Photo courtesy of The Cornucopia Institute) This is the second of a two-part series about fraud in organic. Also, please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and you can support our work by forwarding this email to your colleagues and having them subscribe.
Child Labor and Deforestation Issues Haunt Many Large Chocolate Brands
(Photo courtesy of Green America) For many of us when we eat a piece of chocolate, our biggest concern is how many grams of sugar we are consuming. Yet, how often do we ask ourselves — was this chocolate bar made with the help of child labor? Or, was the cocoa produced in a way that resulted in deforestation to the environment? The truth about cocoa – the main ingredient in chocolate – is quite grim.
Belcampo's Deception Highlights the Importance of Citizen Watchdogs
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6.9.2021 100% Non-GMO This is the first of a two-part series about fraud in organic. Also, please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and you can support our work by forwarding this email to your colleagues and having them subscribe. Thank you! When we buy an organic product, we are trusting that the many people who have touched this item — the farmer, shipper, co-packer, distributor and retailer — have all acted with integrity.
By Jeff Wells Verified, Elizabeth Crawford Verified, Arianne Cohen, Carol Ortenberg, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
Interested in the Vegan Ketogenic Diet? If So, You'll Want This Book
Everywhere you turn these days, you’ll find news and stories about the ketogenic diet. This low-carb, high-fat, high-protein diet is helping people lose weight and giving them much needed mental clarity. However, one of the misconceptions of the keto diet is that animal products are an essential component of it. And for people who only eat plant-based, this can be quite disconcerting.
Farmer Direct Organic is Raising the Bar for All Organic Products
With more than 80% of U.S. consumers purchasing organic food on a regular basis, the industry continues to surge in popularity, and there are more organic brands – and choices – than ever. Yet, when one takes a deeper look at what is happening behind the scenes, the picture is rather unsettling. Most notably, the farmers are suffering beyond imagination.
Whole Kids Foundation launches Sweepstakes for Youth Entrepreneurs
If we want to improve the way children eat, using capitalism as a tool to create this change is certainly one powerful way to do it. That is precisely what motivated the Whole Kids Foundation to launch its new #WholeKidsBiz sweepstakes, which is giving away $5,000 to student entrepreneurs.
Foodstirs Launches Organic Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
The reality is that the older we get, the more responsible we become about decreasing our sugar intake. And while reducing the amount of sugar we consume may be the smart thing to do for our health, it is not always the easiest habit to embrace. Luckily, there are companies such as Foodstirs — a brand that completely understands the needs of the modern consumer. We want super-clean, organic ingredients that are sustainably-sourced but a product that does not force us to sacrifice taste.
SunOpta sells ingredient supplier Tradin Organic
In the organic ingredient world, a significant transaction was announced this morning. SunOpta, a global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, sold its organic ingredient sourcing and production business, Tradin Organic, to Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo) in a debt and cash-free transaction worth €330 million. For both parties — and the organic industry as a whole — it is a win-win deal.
How Enagi Crystals Have Changed My Life
If you are interested in or believe in the power of crystals, Enagi is one product that you will absolutely want to know about. In this post, I will discuss what makes these crystals so unique, what Zero Point Energy is, and the impact that these crystals have had on my life, particularly my sleep. THE BASICS A crystal is simply elements put into a harmonious structure — harmoniously ordered on an atomic level. And fluorite is a specific crystal made of the elements calcium and fluoride.
Dr. Bronner's Releases Special Cannabis-Scented Bar Soap to Support Sun+Earth
Dr. Bronner’s, the beloved soap brand that donates 8.6% of its revenues to social and environmental causes, has released a limited-edition, cannabis-scented fragrance of its classic bar soap to support a new consumer education and crowdfunding campaign for Sun+Earth Certified.
New Hope Gives Preview of 2021 Expo West and Expo East
Every Tuesday at 8pm EST, we host an organic-related conversation on Clubhouse (be sure to follow @organicinsider and @gregfleishman). In last night’s room, New Hope’s Carlotta Mast and Elliot Howell took questions and gave us some information about this year’s Expo West Virtual Week and Expo East in Philadelphia. Below are the highlights from the discussion.
Combatting the Narrative that the Future isn't Organic
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3.31.2021 100% Non-GMO (Photo courtesy of Rodale Institute) This is the first in an ongoing series about the future of organic. When the largest owner of farmland in the U.S. does not view organic farming as an important tool to mitigate climate change, this should cause all of us to take note.
By Catherine Moran Verified, Elizabeth Crawford Verified, Alexandra Sternlicht, Tom Polansek Verified, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
An Herb Salad Dressing and How to Soften Kale w/ Lora Krulak
An Herb Salad Dressing and How to Soften Kale with Lora Krulak In this video with my friend and author of Veggies for Carnivores, Lora Krulak shows me: 1) How to make her herb salad dressing. For this recipe, she is using: – a handful of parsley – a handful of mint – 1 tablespoon of lemon juice – 1 tablespoon of orange juice – a pinch […] Organic Vegetables Video In this video with my friend and author of Veggies for Carnivores, Lora Krulak shows me: 1) How to make her herb salad dressing.
Top 10 Green Vegetables by Nutrient Density
When you go into the produce section of Whole Foods, you’ll notice signs that say “ANDI Score” with a number associated with that respective food. Created by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index” and ranks a food’s nutrient density on a scale from 1 to 1000.
Kashi Accused of Using Hazardous Substances in its Food
Recently, I wrote about how ConAgra and its Wesson Oils division were facing a class action lawsuit because the company was claiming that its products were “all-natural” when, in fact, they contained genetically-modified ingredients, which are not “all-natural”. This is an incredibly important case and could set a massive precedent in the food industry regarding GMOs. Well, the good news continues. A new class action lawsuit has been filed, this time against Kashi and its parent company Kellogg’s.
How the Words We Use Play a Key Role in Helping to Save the World, “Carbon” is on a Massive Upswing
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10.21.2020 100% Non-GMO Without question, one of the biggest agricultural and food trends over the past few years has been “regenerative” — because, among many other reasons, regenerating the soil can help mitigate climate change Yet, there is another, but similar, term gaining tremendous traction in the marketplace and that is “carbon.” Despite the fact that carbon labeling is by no means new and the Carbon Trust is certifying approximately 30,000 products, several well-known consumer-facing...
By Dave Sherwood Verified, Pramod Acharya, Maximilian Heath Verified, Hugh Bronstein, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
With Regenerative Organic Certified Set to Launch, its Social Justice Component is More Prescient Than Ever
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6.17.2020 100% Non-GMO The time has finally arrived. Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), the new certification that we have been writing about for the last few years, is finally set to open its doors to all interested brands. Started by Patagonia, Dr. Bronner’s and Rodale Institute, ROC aims to raise the bar for what organic represents. It uses the USDA organic certification as a baseline and then mandates additional requirements that address soil health, animal welfare and social fairness.
By Mica Rosenberg Verified, Kristina Cooke Verified, Christopher Walljasper Verified, Anmar Frangoul, Max Goldberg Verified
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A Crisis Looming for Organic Food? → Your Weekly Organic Insider - Organic Insider
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6.3.2020 100% Non-GMO (Photo courtesy of The Coalition of Immokalee Workers) All of us at Organic Insider are distraught over yet another senseless killing. For us to see tangible change in this country, we must vote people into office — on local, state and national levels — who enact policies that embody compassion, respect, love and unity.
By Jim Cornall Verified, Adrienne Smith Verified, Danielle Masterson Verified, Michael Barker, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
EXCLUSIVE: Patagonia Provisions launches its Marketplace, Specific Emphasis on Regenerative and Community
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4.8.2020 100% Non-GMO Due to COVID-19, Patagonia announced on March 13th that it would temporarily close all of its retail stores in North America, including orders on its website, until further notice. However, the company’s food division, Patagonia Provisions, remains open.
By Brian Wallheimer Verified, Elizabeth Green Verified, Jonathan Hettinger, Sam Bloch, Max Goldberg Verified
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The FDA/USDA/EPA launch a GMO Website, But the Bigger Plan is Much More Worrisome
This post originally appeared in Organic Insider. If you would like to receive Organic Insider each Wednesday, you can sign up for it HERE. — If consumers are seeking fair and balanced information about GMOs, they certainly will not find it on the new FDA/USDA/EPA website called Feed Your Mind.
How the Explosive Interest in Organic Gardening Could Help Change the System
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4.1.2020 100% Non-GMO (Photo courtesy of StartOrganic) Whether we realize it or not, history is repeating itself. While the term may be foreign to most people, victory gardens, or food gardens for defense, exploded in popularity during World War I and World War II. At the time, governments encouraged people to grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs at home, not only as a way to supplement their food rations but also to boost morale.
By Melissa Repko Verified, Annie Palmer Verified, Lillianna Byington Verified, Elizabeth Crawford Verified, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
Regenerative Organic Certification -- Why You Need to Know About it
If you are a consumer or participant in the organic industry, something new is set to hit the marketplace that you absolutely want to know about, and it is called the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). Started by three organizations — Patagonia, Dr. Bronner’s and Rodale Institute — the certification aims to raise the bar for what organic represents. But contrary to what one might believe, it is not a substitution for the USDA organic seal.
Court Rules that Gene Editing is the Same as GMO, FDA Believes it Should be Regulated
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2.19.2020 100% Non-GMO (How cows may have protected us from the dangers of gene editing) Advocates for gene editing (aka GMO 2.0) have been embarking on a massive PR campaign to convince us that this technology is not only different than modern genetic engineering — which usually inserts foreign DNA into organisms — but that it is incredibly precise. So precise that it doesn’t even need government regulation. Two recent events have completely undermined both of these arguments.
By Andrea Germanos Verified, Benjamin Ferrer Verified, Stephen Groves Verified, Sarah Owermohle Verified, Max Goldberg Verified
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Organic Insider
The EPA is Aggressively Approving Very Dangerous Pesticides
The EPA is Aggressively Approving Very Dangerous Pesticides The EPA is approving a staggering 94% of all pesticide product applications, many of which contain ingredients that are banned in other countries. Sign in to read the full newsletter … The material in this newsletter is copyrighted and may be reprinted by permission only. All requests must be in writing. Please use our contact form to request republication rights.
Why Claims That Organic is Worse for the Environment Do Not Hold Up
11.6.2019 100% Non-GMO (Today’s commentary is written by Stephanie Strom, who grew to know and love the organic industry during her six-plus year tenure as the food business reporter at The New York Times.) Dominating the headlines recently has been a study out of the UK which claims that organic farming is bad for the environment. Not exactly.
Top 5 Organic Products from Natural Products Expo East 2019
As I do each year after Natural Products Expo East, I give awards for the best organic products of the show. This year, it was exceedingly difficult to narrow the list down to five, as I easily could have easily named at least twelve standout products, all of which demonstrated excellent innovation and had fantastic taste. Here are my top 5 organic products from Natural Products Expo East 2019 in Baltimore.
Organic Apples have More Diverse, Healthier Bacteria than Conventional
An apple a day will keep the doctor away. Thanks to a new study, that saying has taken on even more meaning, particularly for organic apples. In a recently published paper in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, it was found that organic apples contain a more diverse population of beneficial bacteria than conventional apples. Researchers analyzed the peel, flesh, seeds, and stem of both organically and conventionally grown apples, looking to find how much and what kinds of bacteria were present.
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