You see the word "organic" thrown around everywhere these days — whether it's on food, clothing, beauty products, and more. But what does it actually mean to call something organic? The U.S.

These are good times for those who grow and sell organic foods. But there may be trouble in paradise. Prompted by a quest for safer, healthier diets and a cleaner environment, more American consumers ...

NEW YORK - Is paying more for organic milk, meat or a can of beans worth it? The "USDA Organic" label generally signifies a product is made with relatively minimal synthetic pesticides and fertilizers ...

Deli meat seems simple enough, but there are a lot of labels hiding on the packaging. While some are straightforward, others ...

Was your tomato grown in dirt or water? Organic shoppers might notice additional labels this summer that will give them the answer — and tell them whether their choices align with what a rebellious ...

Prairie du Rocher, Ill. – On a cold winter day in Illinois, three little pigs are resting in a three-sided shed. They have plenty of space to trot around, as they do when Jennifer Duensing approaches.

You see the labels out there -- organic, cage-free, natural -- but what does it all mean? If you're trying to make better shopping choices for the environment by choosing "greener" or ethically made ...

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Three years ago, U.S. Department of Agriculture employees determined that synthetic additives in organic baby formula violated federal standards and should be banned from a product carrying the ...

Tractor Beverage Company, long known for supplying organic drinks to restaurants and foodservice operations, is stepping into ...

DENVER (AP) — Marijuana has attracted many labels in its time. On Friday, Colorado lawmakers debate whether the state should give the drug one more often associated with purple carrots than purple ...

Product labels offer valuable information to consumers, but manufacturers can misuse them to increase profits. This is particularly true for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s organic label. Two ...