Losing the Organic Label
because of a foods' gigantic carbon footprint.
Food imported to the UK by air may be denied the lucrative "organic" label under proposals being put forward today by the Soil Association.The UK's main organic certification body is concerned about the "food miles" involved in importing goods by air, which, environmentalists argue, contribute to global warming.
...In the past, most food labelled organic in UK shops was more likely to have been sourced relatively locally, typically from smaller farms. However, with the boom in popularity of organic food, bigger firms have become involved and the use of air transportation has grown, allowing some firms to sell food that is out of season locally. - The Guardian
Labels: British, Carbon footprint, Environmental, Organic
