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OMG there’s no GMO’s in this

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Shona

Junkless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars are classified as a non-gmo product. Not just that, they also claim to be made with real ingredients – familiar and pronounceable. There are no artificial flavours or colours, synthetic preservatives, sugar substitutes or sugar alcohols, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils …

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Ethical Labeling

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Grant

There are so many different labels on foods today that It can be very hard to know when labels actually mean something and when they are just for show. A label that I see sometimes that has good criteria is the Fairtrade label. For my example, I found that Cadbury, …

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Ethical labels on Eggs

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Alison

I found that eggs have a variety of different ethical labels. This product has a certified humane label and is advertised as cage free. The Certified Humane label ensures that all farms are held to current humane standards set by veterinarians and animal welfare scientists. These standards have food, water, …

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Give Back Bars

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Zoie

A product that is currently sitting in my pantry is the Everlasting Joy MacroBar. This protein bar has multiple ethical labels on it including, USDA Organic, Vegan, and Gluten-Free. But, what I am most focused on discussing today is its purpose. On the packaging, the box and wrapper both state, …

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The Non-GMO Project and Products

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Ivory

The product I chose was Sabra Family Size Roasted Pepper Hummus. This product has the GMO-Free label, specifically the Non-GMO Project Verification label. The seal features an orange butterfly on a green plant with the words “Non-GMO Project Verified”. This seal means that the product was produced without the use …

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Certified Humane Label and Logo

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Zoe

Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, which are found at stores like Whole Foods, have the label of “Certified Humane- Raised and Handled”. The Certified Humane label is a certification from the non-profit organization Humane Farm Animal Care and is dedicated to improving the lives of animals that are used in …

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Moving Towards Sustainability

In # 4: Organic foods and ethical labels by Elisha

Hippeas is a relatively new brand, now with multiple products and flavors. Their chickpea puffs packaging features a label for sustainably grown chickpeas. On the back of the packaging, it explains all of the environmental benefits of chickpeas: they keep nutrients in the soil and use less water and fertilizer. …