Organic market to cut food miles
An Edinburgh group urges shoppers to cut down on their food miles by buying produce from an organic market.
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Organic strawberries tops in taste, nutrition
The most comprehensive study of its kind into the quality of organic food and soil has concluded organically grown strawberries are more flavourful and nutritious.
Organic strawberries given a thumbs up in WSU study
Organic produce has more nutrients than conventionally-grown, according to a Washington State University study published Wednesday.
Organic strawberries are better, researchers say
They have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their conventional counterparts, and tasters prefer one organic variety above all others tested, a study says. But some scientists aren't convinced. Consumers who buy organic fruits and vegetables because they think they're tastier, more nutritious and better for the environment are getting at least some of what they're paying for, according to a ...
How Stuff Works: Organic food prices
A paper entitled, "Organic potatoes: they can be grown, but can they be profitable?" is enlightening.
Commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact, study finds
Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse. The study is among the most comprehensive of its kind, analyzing 31 chemical and biological soil properties, soil DNA, and the taste, nutrition and quality of three strawberry ...