The Organic Advantage
Organic still makes Good Business Sense
Grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, organic food has been booming for several years, as many consumers believe it is healthier, tastes better and its production does less damage to the environment than conventional agriculture.
While the current economic recession has slowed the meteoric 25–30% annual growth of the organic food industry, organic shoppers still pushed growth up nearly 6% from a year ago.
Organic Trade Association releases 2009 Organic Industry Survey (May 2009).
The survey, conducted by Lieberman Research Group on behalf of OTA, measured the growth of U.S. sales of organic foods and beverages, showing organic food sales grew in 2008 by 15.8 percent to reach $22.9 billion. As a result, organic food sales now account for approximately 3.5 percent of all food product sales in the United States.
The public's palate has become much more discriminating, and consumers have expressed an ever-increasing demand for quality products that support their health and longevity. High Quality Organics is uniquely positioned to help you capitalize on this trend, to increase your bottom line and pay back dividends long into the future.
Reduce Exposure
Organically produced ingredients avoid the costly liability issues associated with GMO foods, and pesticides and synthetic chemicals.
Enjoy superior organoleptic properties
Compared to conventionally grown products, high quality organic ingredients are cultivated in a more intensive way in order to produce superior taste, aroma, color, and texture.
Reduce costs
Quality organic herbs and spice may allow you to specify for a lesser amount of ingredients due to their higher concentration of volatile oils.
Our Organic Mission
High Quality Organics is committed to doing our part to guard and improve the quality of life on our planet by offering exclusively organic and 100% natural ingredients.
The definition of Organic agriculture as approved by the USDA states: "Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony."
Simply said, Organic sees the farmer's soil as an intricate living organism. When the soil is nourished and protected from chemical and physical abuse, it is able to pass along superior nutritional properties to the plant, and finally to the person who consumes it.
To us, organic simply makes sense for everyone - from growers to consumers, and everyone in between.
Ultimately, when you purchase organic ingredients you are actively supporting a sustainable, holistic environmental system that helps us all ensure the health, safety and longevity of people, animals and all living things.
USDA Organic Definitions
Foods labeled "100 percent organic" and "organic"
Products labeled as "100 percent organic" must contain (excluding water and salt) only organically produced ingredients.
Products meeting the requirements for "100 percent organic" may display this term and the percentage of organic content on their principal display panel.
The USDA seal and the seal or mark of involved certifying agents may appear on product packages and in advertisements.
Foods labeled "organic"
Products labeled "organic" must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt). Any remaining product ingredients must consist of nonagricultural substances approved on the National List or non-organically produced agricultural products that are not commercially available in organic form.
Products meeting the requirements for "organic" may display this term and the percentage at least 95 percent of organic content on their principal display panel.
The USDA seal and the seal or mark of involved certifying agents may appear on product packages and in advertisements.
Processed products labeled "made with organic ingredients"
Processed products that contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients can use the phrase "made with organic ingredients" and list up to three of the organic ingredients or food groups on the principal display panel. For example, soup made with at least 70 percent organic ingredients and only organic vegetables may be labeled either "soup made with organic peas, potatoes, and carrots," or "soup made with organic vegetables."
The percentage of organic content and the certifying agent seal or mark may be used on the principal display panel. However, the USDA seal cannot be used anywhere on the package.
Processed products that contain less than 70 percent organic ingredients
These products cannot use the term organic anywhere on the principal display panel. However, they may identify the specific ingredients that are organically produced on the ingredients statement on the information panel
Learn More About Organic
We encourage you to learn more about how organic products are produced, why and how they make a difference, and to learn about organic rules and regulations. Please click here to learn more about organic.
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