Consumers do care how and where the products they buy were created or sourced. They are largely dependent on third-party certification programs to assess whether their coffee, chocolate, or other purchases are sourced responsibly, which is why fair trade certification is a vital part of
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Today’s food labels carry many unregulated, undefined marketing terms that mean little. Terms like “natural,” “clean”, and “healthy” may sound promising, but lack any certification or meaning. USDA organic is the only government labeling standard that verifies agricultural products are actually organic. Find out why
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Ultra-processed foods are a pervasive component of today’s shopping experience. These highly processed foods own shelf space in most aisles of a conventional grocery store, despite posing adverse health risks for most consumers. Third-party organizations and governmental agencies like the US Food and Drug Administration are actively
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From skincare products and collagen powders to fitness conversations and wellness podcasts, peptides have become one of the most talked-about topics in modern wellness. But what exactly are peptides, and why are so many people suddenly interested in them? At
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Few topics are as controversial or as spirited as the debate over genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Consumer trust of GMO products has steadily fallen over the past decade, leading to a significant increase in demand for non-GMO certified products.
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In partnership with Crosshatch Center for Art + Ecology, Oryana is proud to offer zero-interest loans to local farmers and food producers who are growing something meaningful in our region. Through this program, farms and food businesses could apply for
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Earth Month is here, and at Oryana, we’re thinking about the small, everyday choices that make a real impact. One of the simplest ways to care for our planet? Keeping food waste out of landfills and putting it back into
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By: Co+op When it comes to reasons for eating well, heart health sits near the top of the list. It all starts with food shopping, of course by filling your cart with heart-healthy foods at the co-op, you can help lower
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February is Black History Month, a meaningful time to learn, reflect, and discover the stories behind the products we bring into our homes. At the co-op, supporting small makers and producers from diverse backgrounds isn’t limited to one month, it’s
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The start of a new year often arrives with big promises and bold resolutions. For many of us, those goals begin with excitement and slowly fade as life settles back into its familiar rhythm. It’s not a failure. It’s a
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