LABEL REPORT CARD How meaningful is the label? Is the label verified? Is the meaning of the label consistent? Are the label standards publicly available? Is information about the organization publicly available? Is the organization free from conflict of interest? Was the label developed with broad public and industry input? Somewhat Meaningful Yes No Yes […]
Free roaming
LABEL REPORT CARD How meaningful is the label? Is the label verified? Is the meaning of the label consistent? Are the label standards publicly available? Is information about the organization publicly available? Is the organization free from conflict of interest? Was the label developed with broad public and industry input? Not No No No1 No2 […]
Hormone free
LABEL REPORT CARD How meaningful is the label? Is the label verified? Is the meaning of the label consistent? Are the label standards publicly available? Is information about the organization publicly available? Is the organization free from conflict of interest? Was the label developed with broad public and industry input? No1 No Yes No No […]
Aurora Certified Organic
LABEL REPORT CARD How meaningful is the label? Is the label verified? Is the meaning of the label consistent? Are the label standards publicly available? Is information about the organization publicly available? Is the organization free from conflict of interest? Was the label developed with broad public and industry input? Meaningful1 Yes No2 Yes Yes […]
Alternative-fuels: How they compare
As the U.S. looks to decrease its dependence on foreign oil and curb environmental degradation, cleaner-burning gasoline alternatives are getting more attention. While their availability is still limited and their costs can be higher, those obstacles will be lessened as the market grows. The following is a rundown of the most common alternative fuels, compiled […]
Ranking The Best Bottled Water Brands of 2024
There’s more to water than what comes out of your tap. It’s big business, and that’s why it’s essential to know the best bottled water from the worst. Sales of bottled water are on the rise, according to market researchers. But if you’re going to pay for a product that you could get for free, […]
Global Animal Partnership Step 4
The Global Animal Partnership (GAP) certification program is comprised of a series of step levels, each corresponding to a set of animal welfare standards. The rigor of the standards increases with higher step levels. The Step 4 label for chickens and pigs means the animals live in an enriched outdoor area. For beef cattle, the […]
Global Animal Partnership Step 3
The Global Animal Partnership (GAP) certification program is comprised of a series of step levels, each corresponding to a set of animal welfare standards. The rigor of the standards increases with higher step levels. The Step 3 label means that the animals were raised on farms with improved living conditions and animal welfare practices. Chickens […]
NOFA-NY Certified 100% Grass Fed
The NOFA-NY Certified 100% Grass Fed label is highly meaningful and verified. It means that the animals used to produce meat and dairy were raised on certified organic farms, and in addition, meat animals must be fed 100% grass or grass-based feed for the entire life of the animal with the exception of milk prior […]
Raised Without Antibiotics
The “raised without antibiotics” claim on meat and poultry means that the animals were not given antibiotics in their feed, water or by injection. Choosing meat and poultry that is raised without antibiotics is an important step in helping address the public health crisis of antibiotic resistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture performs a one-time review […]