Organic 101
The Clean 15- EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticide in Produce, Clean 15 will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the least amount of pesticide residues. Clean 15 (lowest in pesticides) Onions Sweet corn Pineapples Avocado Asparagus Sweet peas Mangoes Eggplant Domestic … Continue reading
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PLU Number 9 for Organic
Ever wonder what that sticker is on your produce? It is the Price Look-Up Code, commonly called PLU codes. PLU codes are identification numbers attached to produce and other products in grocery stores and supermarkets. The purpose of PLU codes … Continue reading
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Natural is not Organic!
Foods labeled “natural” may not be what they claim. The truth is, “natural” and “all-natural” label claims have no such legal food definition, regulation or inspection. This basically means that any Joe can slap the word “natural” on his or … Continue reading
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Fair Trade USA Certified Organic Imports
Fair Trade USA (previously TransFair USA), is a nonprofit organization and the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Fair Trade USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their international suppliers to guarantee that … Continue reading
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Fair Trade
What is Fair Trade? Fair trade is based on the belief that small farmers should not be exploited and be paid less for their crops because they reside in poverty stricken communities. By paying these famers fairly they can reinvest … Continue reading
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