rganic produce has become increasingly popular at Gelson's. People are not only concerned with the environment, but they are concerned about the food that they are feeding their families. At any one time you may see up to 50 different organic produce items featured at Gelson's.

WHAT DOES ORGANICALLY GROWN MEAN?
In accordance with Section 26569.11 of the California Health and Safety Code, organically grown refers to a system of producing high-quality fruits and vegetables without the use of synthetic chemical pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, or fungicides.

Organic foods must be produced, harvested, distributed, stored, processed, and packaged without the use of these substances. It is a system that uses cultural practices such as crop rotation, compost and animal manures, naturally occurring minerals for soil building, biological and cultural methods of pest control, and hand and machine cultivation of weeds.

Any product that is labeled organically grown is done so in compliance with state laws that define and regulate organic products. All products sold and labeled as organic must meet the requirements of the law.

WHERE IS ORGANIC PRODUCE GROWN?
Organic produce is grown all over this country and in many other countries as well. The majority of organic produce sold at Gelson's, however, is grown right here in California.

WHY BUY ORGANIC PRODUCE?
Organic food production builds and sustains topsoil, promotes biodiversity, gives us food that is free of pesticide residues, and renews the biological health of soil. Organic farming practices also reduce the need to produce, transport, handle, and disperse harmful chemicals. It helps keep our drinking water and recreational waterways clean.

By purchasing organically grown produce, you are promoting a cleaner, less polluted environment and increasing the long-term fertility of our soils

ORGANIC PRODUCE AT GELSON'S
Every day, we feature a healthy variety of organic produce in Gelson's Produce Department. From day to day our selection changes, due to supply. Listed here are just some of the organic produce we may have in our stores (depending on availability):