To positively influence purchase decisions, sustainability labels must convey a clear signal rather than remain abstract. Using the EU's "Green Leaf" organic logo as an example, researchers from the ...

Organic labels look simple, but their meanings vary. Learn what they really say so you can shop smarter and choose with ...

the EU's original organic label. Below: two modifications made by the research team to clarify the message. The study shows that this significantly increases the clarity of the label's message. To ...

The top European Union court ruled late last year that certain organic U.S. products should not be eligible to use the EU “organic” logo if they’ve been fortified with vitamins or minerals. But EU ...

For most of the ‘90s, organic farmers and suppliers worked diligently to have the Federal Government adopt a common standard for labeling that would enable supermarket shoppers to be able to identify ...

Rules have changed for the organic food industry as of March 19. The National Organic Program (NOP) says new regulations are now closing the gap that allowed non-certified organic suppliers to enter ...

For those who spend time in the organic produce aisle at the grocery store, the alluring image of pristinely grown fruits and vegetables can drive consumers to fill their shopping carts with the best ...

The EU’s organic logo has not been a conspicuous success. There are suggestions that its use should be made compulsory, but several EU countries already have logos for organic food. Is an EU-wide logo ...

Consumers today have more food choices available than at any other time in human history. More options mean more information to consider, but the terms and labels that communicate differences in food ...

Transitioning from conventional to organic farming methods is an expensive and time-consuming process. In an effort to better support farmers as they transition, French cooperative D’Aucy has ...

To positively influence purchase decisions, sustainability labels must convey a clear signal rather than remain abstract. Using the EU’s “Green Leaf” organic logo as an example, researchers from the ...