Labeling for non-organic "The other way around, please!"

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Hello dear Migros,

that would be something - in future all products in Migros that are NOT organic will be labeled. "Everything that is treated with pesticides, pumped full of additives or genetically modified would have to be labeled accordingly. (...) That would permanently change our shopping behavior. From one second to the next."

(Source: There and back: 101 journeys that move the mind by EVA SCHLEGL)

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Guest

You have to think very far backwards to justify that. Organic is obviously not "the norm" because it comes with additional restrictions that go beyond the legal requirements. That's why the products are also specifically advertised and are more expensive than conventionally produced ones.

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lupocanis

apart from the fact that not everyone can afford organic, i don't think that labeling the other way around would change purchasing behavior much. by the way, not everything that is advertised as organic is necessarily organic. an example. i have 5 chickens that can roam freely every day, so they can feed on worms, various grasses and the smallest living creatures, fruits, etc. yet i have to feed them products such as chicken meal, vitamins and special preparations when they are in the moult. do i now have pure organic eggs?

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corneliawolf

Hi Lupocanis,
It's a shame that you have to (want to) be able to afford organic, even though it actually contains "less". But presumably more money is made from conventional production.
Of course, you're right, the whole "greenwashing" thing is another issue.
Unfortunately, I can't judge whether you have pure organic eggs - I'm not an expert, just a simple consumer. Nevertheless, I am convinced that organic should be "the norm". For the sake of us, our health, the animals and our environment. Otherwise, we will always pay more on top, despite cheaper food.

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Guest

Organic does not contain "less"; on the contrary: conventional agriculture does not need pesticides, fungicides and herbicides just like that, but to reduce pest infestation and thus crop failure and losses. Organic farming therefore involves more time, risk and effort than conventional farming.

As soon as the demand for organic is high enough and the supply has increased, organic will hopefully become affordable for more people.

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lupocanis

hello corneliawolf, whether i have pure organic eggs is of secondary importance to me. i am more interested in the best possible animal husbandry, so that i can eat the eggs with a clear conscience. i eat less meat and only meat from species-appropriate husbandry. i agree with kurumi, if you take into account all the work/effort involved in producing organic products, there is not necessarily less in it. i am absolutely prepared to pay a little more for such products. but with my small pension i can't just buy organic.

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