People LOVE buying organic. For some, it's about personal health, for others, it's about knowing their food was ethically raised. But what are you really getting when you buy something with that 'organic' label? As Trace tells us, it might be less than you think. Read More: Physical contact + ethical marketing = increased consumer preference http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/cu-pc091713.php "Can world-saving claims like "not tested on animals" and "phosphate free," help sell bottles of shampoo and bars of soap? A new study from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business proves such statements can make consumers more likely to buy, especially when one's sense of touch is appealed to alongside one's sense of social justice." What Is Organic? http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPConsumers "Organic is a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods." Certified Naturally Grown: An alternative label to organic http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/08/certified_naturally_grown_an_a.html "Justine and Brian Denison say they adhere to all the growing practices required for organic certification, yet if they label their beans and tomatoes "organic" at the farmer's market, they could face federal charges and $20,000 or more in fines." Naturally Grown Is Alternative Label to Certified Organic http://www.vnews.com/lifetimes/8156576-95/naturally-grown-is-alternative-label-to-certified-organic "Justine and Brian Denison say they adhere to all the growing practices required for organic certification, yet if they label their beans and tomatoes "organic" at the farmer's market, they could face federal charges and $20,000 or more in fines." Watch More: What's Up With GMO?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WSCs78Gl9M Are Vegans Healthier?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yloy0MG7gVc What's In A Hot Dog?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Apfe_mKmk ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won't find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube http://testtube.com/dnews Subscribe now! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dnewschannel DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/dnews Anthony Carboni on Twitter http://twitter.com/acarboni Laci Green on Twitter http://twitter.com/gogreen18 Trace Dominguez on Twitter http://twitter.com/trace501 DNews on Facebook http://facebook.com/dnews DNews on Google+ http://gplus.to/dnews Discovery News http://discoverynews.com

• published: 22 Sep 2013
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