National organic standards take effect October 21
The USDA sets unified rules for organic labeling and farming practices. The new framework requires inspections, four label categories, and penalties for false claims, with private and state bodies certifying compliance.
Guide to the New Organic Terminology Standards
The Washington Post outlines USDA plans to use private firms and state agencies to certify organic status. It details four purity levels from 100 percent organic to some organic ingredients, plus labeling rules and required certification phrases. Stakeholders praise clearer labels while critics urge stricter standards and caution that organic does not guarantee health benefits.
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California
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Anpc Organic
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
David Cole
Green Crele Organics
Washington, Va
Whole Food Supermarket
U.S
Mark Rodriguez
Walnut Acres
Congress
Wasington Post
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Georgia Poultry Company
Barbara Robinson
Organic Consumers Association
Ronnie Cummins
Katherine DiMatteo
Organic Trade Association
North America
Hawaiian Unbaked Beans and Veggie Versus Meat Debate
A plant based dish highlights beans as a premier protein source with fiber folate and iron. The article promotes soy and vegetarian tweaks including Eden Pinto beans kombu sea flavoring and seafood substitutes like vegetarian Worcestershire and crushed pineapple with mirin.
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Eiber Brewer's
Baker’s
Olive Oil and Mirin Veggie Bacon Stir Fry
A recipe combines olive oil garlic celery and scallions with vegan Canadian bacon mirin beans tomatoes and pineapple. It adds Dijon mustard Worcestershire and nutritional yeast for a savory 8 serving dish with detailed ingredient notes and nutrition per 2 cups.
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Eden
Careers and kids dull the marriage's luster
Dear Abby outlines two reader questions about marital strain and family roles. A 37 year old woman and her husband Bernie struggle with loss of intimacy amid parenting duties and routine. A 34 year old woman seeks distance from a birth daughter who wants a motherly bond after recent family losses.
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Abby
Bernie
O'Hare
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