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| Is there another forum discussing things organic in grocery stores where this would be more appropriate?
I know this forum is about organic gardening, but thought most folks would also be buying organic.
Anyone have any info or thoughts?
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 14, 10 at 17:20
| Took me 2.1 seconds to do The Google to get their home page, .6 seconds more to click on their 'contact us' link. Dan |
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- Posted by borderbarb (My Page) on Wed, Apr 14, 10 at 17:21
| Do a google search on key words 'natural directions organics' and you will find many hits to read through. |
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- Posted by plantknitter 8 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 14, 10 at 19:02
| I've done both of those things and none of it has given me the info I want. Who owns them? and who owns that company? |
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 14, 10 at 19:28
| Who owns them? Where are they located...etc. If you won't read their website or ask them yourself, find the answers to the questions by scrolling down the results page when you Google. As Barb said. Dan
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- Posted by borderbarb (My Page) on Wed, Apr 14, 10 at 21:00
| ...snip...LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unified Grocers introduces Natural Directions(r), a new line of natural and organic food products that will be sold in independent grocery stores throughout the western United States. With an initial launch of 120 dry grocery, refrigerated and frozen items, the Natural Directions product line will make healthier, earth-friendly food choices more accessible and affordable to consumers." ======== The entire news release linked below has some interesting data bytes. "Natural Directions supports the small organic farms and producers who are the backbone of the organic movement." ... "its organic farmers and producers are united in their commitment to reducing the use of pesticides and additives in the food supply" REDUCING use of pesticides? HOW SPECIAL. I think that the standard organic OK requires that NO pesticides be used. |
Here is a link that might be useful: United Grocers starts Natural Directions Organic
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 14, 10 at 21:34
| I think that the standard organic OK requires that NO pesticides be used. No. How would you control, say, apple scab without a pesticide? Powdery mildew? Peach leaf curl? Dan |
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| Dan is right. There is a long list of pesticides that are approved for use in certified agriculture of all kinds. Many have been mentioned here several times. But the commercial organic growers have access to a bunch of approved products. Here's a link to Unified Grocers. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Click here
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- Posted by chriscollins z6 Pgh, PA (My Page) on Thu, Apr 15, 10 at 11:09
| And even if they were growing pesticide free, it's not like they're the only potential source of such in the food supply. |
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- Posted by plantknitter 8 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 15, 10 at 11:45
| Thanks for the links, once I started searching for *private label* organics I came up with a lot of info. The WSJ article mentions how reluctantly the small producers have had to go along with it-- in effect competing with themselves. the WallMart article is downright scary!--affecting products not just in their stores. |
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