Customers are choosing ‘non-GMO’ over ‘organic,’ but do they know the difference?
The organic food industry is feeling threatened by a new label on the shelf: “Non-GMO Project Verified.” Organic farmers and manufacturers told NPR that they’re afraid customers don’t realize that non-GMO foods can still be grown with conventional methods, including chemical sprays and synthetic fertilizers. “It’s a little frustrating, to be honest,” says Jesse LaFlamme, CEO… » Read More
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