Organic food has always come under a great deal of scepticism from canny shoppers – is it really better for you? How can the high costs be justified? Why is it better for the environment? This year’s Organic Food Fortnight, which runs from 3-17 September, aims to raise awareness of organic produce and to answer some of those tricky questions. 
Whether you are pro-organic food or not, the great thing is that, as consumers, we have choice. At Warner’s Budgens, we stock a range of organic foods, such as Jess's Ladies Organic Farm Milk (below), alongside our local, seasonal and value ranges, so that you can make an informed choice in your daily shopping. Here’s what the Soil Association has to say about the benefits of going organic:
Five reasons to choose organic
- Your well-being: Hydrogenated fats and controversial additives including aspartame, tartrazine, MSG are banned under organic standards
- The environment: Organic farming releases less greenhouse gases than non-organic farming - choosing organic, local and seasonal food can significantly reduce your carbon footprint
- Animal welfare: Organic standards insist that animals are given plenty of space and fresh air to thrive and grow, guaranteeing a truly free-range life
- Protecting wildlife: Organic farms are havens for wildlife and provide homes for bees, birds and butterflies. In fact, the UK Government’s own advisors found that plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms
- GM-free: Genetically modified crops and ingredients are banned under organic standards. You may be surprised to know that over a million tonnes of GM crops are imported each year to feed non-organic livestock which produce pork, bacon, milk, cheese and other dairy products
If you'd like to find out more about organic foods,
visit the Soil Association's website at www.soilassociation.org.
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