## Organic foods

Organic is a choice for non-GMO foods grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and animal products produced without antibiotics and growth hormones. Plus, there are environmental benefits — consider buying organic as an investment in more sustainable farming practices.

### Organic aisles

# About Organic

People choose to buy organic for a variety of reasons, including health, safety, and environmental concerns.

Whether you’re shopping for plant-based or animal products, here are some of the key benefits of choosing organic:

**\- Growing practices.** Organic crops are non-GMO and grown without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

**\- Animal welfare.** Organic animal products are made from animals raised without antibiotics and growth hormones.

**\- Farming practices.** Organic farms typically practice more sustainable methods, producing food with a lower environmental footprint.

Organic labels are regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with stringent requirements. There are a few different labels, which vary based on the percentage of organic ingredients in the food:

Here is a brief breakdown of the three certified organic seals you may find on products:

**\- 100% Organic.** All (100%) of the ingredients are certified organic.

**\- Organic.** Nearly all (95%) of the ingredients are certified organic.

**\- Organic Ingredients.** Most (at least 70%) of the ingredients are certified organic.

To help you shop your values, all of the products in this collection contain organic ingredients — most, but not all, are certified organic by the USDA.