Sue Schaefer, 57, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., is facing a conundrum. “I’m a thrifty shopper, but I prefer to buy organic,” she says. “I just feel better when I eat organic.” Because organic products are ...

An updated edition of the Oct. 29, 2025 article. The natural foods industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting from a niche market to a mainstream powerhouse driven by rising consumer ...

It's often a split-second decision. You're in the produce aisle, and those organic apples on display look nice. You like the idea of organic — but they're a few bucks extra. Ditto for the organic milk ...

When you see the word organic on a label, it's easy to assume it means healthier, safer or more sustainable, but the truth is more nuanced. Organic food is defined by how it's produced, not ...

Organic food — defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as food produced using sustainable agriculture and production practices — has been available in mainstream supermarkets for years.

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Buying organic used to mean spending big money at the supermarket. I did the math to see how much more organic groceries really cost in 2024. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a ...

A consumer will often attempt to compare the taste of locally-grown organic produce with its national chain-store counterpart. This is not a fair comparison. Regarding taste, the key is not whether it ...