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- Choose Certified Organic products Look for the Certified Organic label. Avoid misleading labeling such as "organics", "natural" and "organically produced" without evidence of certification. CULTIVATING A STRONG FOUNDATION The Santa Cruz Organic brand's roots stretch back to the early 1970's when founder and nature lover, John Battendieri, began revitalizing abandoned orchards in the Santa Cruz mountains, an area known for its high-quality, flavorful fruit. Battendieri pressed his first batch of "Mr. Natural" apple juice in 1972, making it one of the first packaged organic products. Why Organic? WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ORGANIC? The national organic standards were fully implemented in October 2002. After more than a dozen years in the making, these standards give consumers clear and consistent product labeling, as well as the added assurance of a uniform set of standards backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Generally speaking, organic food and fiber crops are made without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Santa Cruz Organic products labeled "organic" contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients, excluding water or salt. These products are labeled "organic" and carry the USDA seal on the primary display panel. NO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO) Specifically prohibited from organic crops are genetically modified organisms (GMO), irradiation, and the use of sewage sludge; all three practices are permissible in conventional agriculture. The USDA requires farms and production facilities, except for very small farms, to be certified organic before their products can claim to be organic. Smucker Natural Foods, Inc. takes great care to provide products that are made with high-quality and wholesome ingredients. We have established a documentation program for all of our natural products, with the goal of using only ingredients grown and produced without the use of biotechnology. We verify that suppliers of our organic, raw materials meet the requirements of the National Organic Program. Our consumers can be assured we are in full compliance with existing federal regulations and policies with respect to food labeling and product safety. We will continue to monitor this situation and comply with any future regulations. Santa Cruz Organic is proud to be an official participant of The Non-GMO Project CERTIFIED ORGANIC HISTORY The implementation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program in 2012, enacted regulations and standards that products labeled "organic" are truly organic. Since then, the organic industry has shown increased growth and heightened consumer awareness. All Santa Cruz Organic brand products meet, or exceed these standards. Organic Awareness: According to a 2011 study by the Organic Trade Association, 78% of U.S. families say they are choosing organic food, up from 73% in 2009. The study also indicates that four in ten families are buying more organic products than they were a year ago and that 72% of parents are familiar with the USDA organic seal, up significantly from 65% in 2009. Organic Acreage: According to the USDA Economic Research service, organic farming has been one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture for over a decade. Certified organic acreage in the U.S. surpassed more than 4.8 million acres in 2008, up from 127,432 acres in 2001 and doubling between 2002 and 2005. Consumers who purchase Santa Cruz Organic products are helping to promote certified organic acreage WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC? Organic Products Meet Stringent Standards: Organic certification is the public's assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's certified organic seal lets consumers know which products are certified organic, and assures them that the products have met government standards. Organic Food Tastes Great: It's common sense: Well-balanced soils grow strong, healthy plants, whi
- UPC # 036192122213
- Size/Form 32 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: Open and enjoy! INGREDIENTS Santa Cruz Organic - Organic Concord Grape Juice - 32 oz. (960 mL) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 8 FL oz. (240 mL) Servings Per Container: 4 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 160 Calories From Fat 0 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 20mg 1% Potassium 280mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 39g 13% Dietary Fiber <1g 2% Sugars 38g Protein 1g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 4% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Filtered Water (Sufficient To Reconstitute), Organic Concord Grape Juice Concentrate.
