A collection of some of the organic food news we’ve been reading and discussing at HQO.
Hot Topics
Has ‘Organic’ Been Oversized? – The New York Times published this article over a month ago but it’s still getting a lot of attention. So, what do you think? Is the growing list of approved non-organic ingredients in a labeled organic product a concern to you? Even though organic is the most regulated food on today’s grocery store shelves, should the standards be higher?
Some follow-ups from the article:
- How the NY Times Went Too Far in Slamming Big Organic
- The latest New York Times expose won’t stop me from eating organic
- Guidelines for buying organic products
GMO
California’s GMO labeling initiative Prop 37 is a win-win
Is Team Organic Outspending Team Big Ag in the GMO Labeling Fight?
Monsanto’s GE Sweet Corn to Hit Store Shelves
Market Insights
Millennials or baby boomers: Which should you target?
U.S. Hispanic consumers pose strong market
Dean Food launches IPO for WhiteWave
Just for Fun
Honest Tea will test Denver’s honesty next week – A cute social experiment that has perked our ears. Have you been involved in a social stunt like this?
Lapka’s iPhone Plug-In Tests If Your Food Is Really Organic
