Ag Daily
If we have said it once, we have said it a million times — there are too many food labels in grocery stores! “Natural,” “Organic,” “USDA Certified Organic,” “Clean,” “No added hormones,” “antibiotic-free,” “cage-free,” and so many more. All of these labels throughout a grocery store can be overwhelming for those of us who know the difference, let alone for someone who is far removed from agriculture. For those with dietary restrictions from their doctor, they need to know what is in their food for their safety. For the rest of us, we want what is best for our families and those we love, but is bombarding the consumer with labels the best way to do it?
Walking down any given grocery aisle you will find products that have some type of label on it. While I typically try and shop around labels that are not supportive or have no relation to the actual product — looking at you, Non-GMO Project — sometimes it is hard to avoid. I might even miss it while shopping and not realize until I am unpacking groceries — just like I did on my latest grocery run.
While unpacking my Clif Bars (don’t come after me, I am a pregnant lady with a craving), I saw a label that was new to me, “Certified Organic — If it’s Organic, it’s Non-GMO.”