{"id":508,"date":"2026-04-07T15:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriture.jp\/?post_type=word&#038;p=508"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:44:57","slug":"organic","status":"publish","type":"word","link":"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/organic\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-type=\"table_of_contents\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_ReOwsyc4\">What does organic mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organic refers to foods and farm produce grown without agrochemicals or synthetic fertilizers, with care for the natural environment and the balance of ecosystems. In Japan the same idea is expressed as yuki, and only products with certification under the law may be labeled \"yuki\" or \"organic.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the food industry, organic vegetables, organic coffee, and organic processed foods are all in circulation, and demand is growing amid rising interest in health and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_p9J1uClQ\">Features and background of organic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">System: in Japan, certification under the Organic JAS system set by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing standards: no synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified technology is prohibited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International standards: countries have their own organic certification systems, such as the EU's and the USDA's in the United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market growth: the global organic food market keeps expanding, with demand surging especially in Europe, North America, and Asia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trend: from the standpoint of health, the environment, and ethical consumption, choosing \"organic\" is spreading across the whole lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_ucgD3qB2\">How Agriture puts organic to use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drying off-spec organic vegetables to achieve both food-loss reduction and sustainability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_l9PMLpuh\">Related keywords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/jas\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Organic JAS Certification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organic food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/ethical-consumption\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethical Consumption<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainable agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USDA Organic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_t0DvefJ3\">Related articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/manufacturer\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Seven points to avoid failure when choosing a domestic dried vegetable manufacturer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/sdgs-gift\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">7 environmentally conscious gifts companies choose | The latest SDGs-friendly trends<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/sustainable\/foodloss-upcycled\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">The relationship between non-standard vegetables and food loss | Solutions and case studies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_9E5WUIMQ\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q1. How do organic and natural differ?<br>A. Organic refers to foods grown and processed to certification standards, whereas \"natural\" has no clear standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q2. Why are organic foods expensive?<br>A. 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