Article about developments in the availability of fresh, organic food for people across the socio-economic spectrum, including more options for the less fortunate.

Really good article explaining the dangers of sulphur dioxide, which is used extensively in conventional dried fruit to preserve its color, and why the organic alternative is essential for anyone suffering from asthma and/or food sensitivities. Very good article - wish I had this info two years ago!

No this time I'm not talking about The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, this is an article on The Daily Green about twelve foods to eat organic.

Finally some good news. Your food & health freedom is being taken away - fight back by supporting organic. This article reports on the growing organic trend among American families. The numbers are still small, but evidently growing at an unparalleled rate.

Article about poor labeling standards currently in place for pet food ingredients

Organic foods are produced according to certain production standards. For crops, it means they were grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, human waste, or sewage sludge, and that they were processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. For animals, it means they were reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones. In most countries, organic produce must not be genetically modified.Organic food production is legally regulated. Currently, the United States, the European Union, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain organic certification in order to market food as organic.Historically, organic farms have been relatively small family-run farms — which is why organic food was once only available in small stores or farmers' markets. Meanwhile, it is becoming much more widely available, with market growth rates of around 20% a year since the early 1990s, far ahead of the rest of the food industry, in both developed and developing nations. As of today organic food accounts for 1-2% of food sales worldwide. In the future, growth is expected to range from 10-50% annually depending on the country. (see facts and statistics below)