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Setting Standards for Organic Seafood
Organics and health food are a growing business in the United States. With recent news that farmed-raised salmon has up to ten times the levels of toxins compared to wild salmon, consumers are increasingly concerned about the fish they buy. The government
The demand for organic food is growing, and U.S. sellers of fish and seafood want to jump on the bandwagon and certify their products organic. Currently, there are no organic standards for seafood but that’s about to change. As Rachel Gotbaum reports, setting regulations for healthy fish is no easy process. (Photo: OceanBoy Farms)