Food Safety - Agriculture and Fisheries
Organic Food Background
Importance of Topic to Practice
Organic food (OrgFd) sales are a growing retail food sector worldwide with customers typically paying a premium price for these foods. It is important for dietitians to be aware of the differences between conventionally and organically grown produce and animals.
Topic Overview
Internationally, organic agriculture is defined “as a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people; relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles