So, you read it on the internet, so it must be true… Right? I don’t claim to be a medical or chemical compound expert, so I’ll do my best to simplify what I’ve found, and present the facts (both good & bad). Just because something has a chemical sounding name, does that mean it’s automatically… Continue reading Sucralose ~ Just The Facts
Let’s start by looking at how the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines Organic… On October 21, 2012 the USDA ruled that only foods certified as at least 95 percent organic – will be generally grown without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, irradiation (a form of radiation used to kill bacteria), or biotechnology (genetically modified organisms aka… Continue reading Organic ~ What does that mean?
Since the 1990’s consumer demand has grown by the double-digits every year. Organic sales increased from $3.6 billion in ’97 to over $39 billion in 2014. However, production is not keeping up with demand. Supply shortages are one of the greatest challenges facing the industry today. Despite continued growth in production, handlers are not able… Continue reading Organic ~ Why is it more expensive?
