In 2015, Canadian-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) announced the introduction of genetically engineered Arctic Granny Smith and Arctic Golden Delicious apples into the U.S. market, as a result of a $41-million dollar merger with Intrexon, a Maryland-based synthetic biology company with interests in the genetically engineered salmon and livestock industry.
The Danish organic industry began more than 25 years ago. The Danish organic movement now claims that the purchase of organic foods has helped to remove more than three million kilos of poisonous substances from the environment while protecting the Danish water supply from hazardous chemicals. According to Statistics Denmark,...
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a federal advisory board made up of qualified volunteers from the organic community. Members include manufacturers, processors, farmers, growers, environmentalists, resource conservationists, consumer and public interest advocates, retailers, scientists, and accreditation agents. Each year, the board meets twice annually to review the current...
Removing the Double Standard In recent months, I have given extra attention to the GMO and mandatory labeling debate in a sincere attempt to have an objective understanding of the issues. Reflecting the desire of the growing number of consumers who wish to consume safe pure food, supplements, personal care...
Check out this delightful science experiment by Elise as she monitors the growth rate of sweet potato vines and innocently demonstrates the difference between conventional and organic produce. Her research reveals the common use of bud nip (chlorpropham) on a variety of vegetables including sweet potatoes. She also documents the...
It's the end of summer and the temperature is still soaring. Take time to chill out with aromatherapy! Whether you want to get rid of that frazzled feeling after work or inhale something energizing and refreshing to beat the heat, essential oils are a simple and natural way to change...
I recently attended a brief presentation given by a top women’s cardiologist. Not having a prior background in heart health, I received a wealth of new information.I learned that obesity can be a major precursor of heart disease and that early preventative screening, stress management, diet, exercise and sufficient sound...
The Importance of Supply Chain Transparency Labeling Should Be Simple Transparency is Natural In light of current debates within the industry regarding labeling, it might be good to take a simple look at how GMOs could and should be labeled (without much fuss) through every step of the supply chain.
The challenges of today's world including climate change, global warming, environmental degradation, agricultural pollution, poverty, disease, crime, war and terrorism, all impact the natural products industry and the organic supply chain. Consumers, the target market for your business products and services, are now in growing numbers demanding environmental and...
Be the Natural Industry Change You Want to SeeStaying informed is essential for natural products industry leaders to drive positive and progressive natural industry change.CEOs as well as company quality assurance and research development teams have to stay ahead of the newest industry news to make intelligent, safe, and healthy...
