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. However, since the early 1990s organic food has had growth rates of around 20% a year, 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. Future growth is expected to range from 10-50% annually depending on the country. (see facts and statistics below)

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It wasn’t all that long ago that we had a massive pet food recall that sent quite a scare through everyone in the United States that owns a dog. It turns out that dog food from many different manufacturers had used a byproduct that was contaminated. This not only made many dogs sick, but it also ended up killing a few dogs.

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"Jonathan Crider is teaching all of us a lesson in serving and giving," said Ed Nicholson, director of community relations for Tyson Foods. "We're making this donation in honor of his great work in the community and his online nomination made on our company's new hunger relief website," added Nicholson. The website, hungerrelief.tyson.com, is dedic

I've been in the food service industry from the ripe old age of 14. I've worked in delicatessens, diners, sit-down lunch eateries and even upscale restaurants. Over the years I've developed some techniques and had a few lessons stuffed under my belt from my experience... these I would like to impart to you.