New organic products are constantly being brought to market, and will be profiled here to make them easier to find. We would love to review all products, but we can't, of course. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement on our part. We merely wish to inform consumers of the new organic categories that are emerging. If you have a product suggestion or have tried a product, please feel free to e-mail us confidentially below.
Seeds of Change has two new products that we think you'll like. One is a collection of Indian-style curries made with certified organic ingredients. Try their Korma, Tikka Masala, Jalfrezi, and Madras sauces with meat or fish today. Another new offering is their organic chocolate, made from cacao beans grown in the Dominican Republic. Try their unique varieties made with coconut, cinnamon, pecans and mango. For more information, visit the
Seeds of Change organic foods webpage.
Frutzzo
has a new organic line of juices, using recycled glass bottles. It includes 100% organic juice blends of pomegranate, raspberry, blueberry, cherry, and acai berry. It contains 32 grams of sugar and is 140 calories. The antioxidant "kick" is worth it.
Blake's All Natural Foods
has introduced a 100% organic line of pot pies - chicken pot pie, macaroni and beef, and shepherd's pie. (May contain wheat and soy.)
Barbara's Bakery
has produced a line of Crunch organic granola bars, available in four flavors - Cinnamon, Oats, Peanut butter and Almond.
Alba Botanicals
has produced a new line of lip glosses and shave creams. TerraGloss shimmering natural color lip glosses are free of petroleum, parabens, and phthalates. In three beautiful colors (we love garnet), they are made with beeswax, shea butter, and vanilla flavor, with a soft sheen. They're very moisturizing. In addition, their new Foaming Shave Cream is non-aerosol, and like their cream shave, smoothes and moisturizes while you shave. In three scents - Aloa Mint, Mango Vanilla, and Sea Mist.
For those of us who are familiar with the health benefits of hemp and pomegranate, and company called
Nutiva
has created a great-tasting line of shake mixes. Our favorite is the Berry Pomegranate HempShake, which can be mixed with milk or soymilk. It is full of protein, iron, Vitamin E, GLA (gamma-linoleic acid), and antioxidants. It's available in 16-oz. containers or 1.1 oz. packets. Why have just any shake when you can have a hempshake?
A company out of New Jersey has produced a line of gourmet foods made with such ingredients as free-range chicken, turkey, and beef, which are suitable for the nicest dinner parties.
D'Artagnan
uses organic ingredients in their turkey and chicken liver mousse, for example. Visit their website for more information, pricing and ordering.
Lunabar,
created by Clifbar, is now made with 70% organic ingredients. Visit their site to see their yummie flavors.
A new certified organic baby food is here.
Similac certified organic baby formula
is made with organic milk and added DHA. Visit their website for more information.
Many of you may be familiar with the Endangered Species Chocolate Company's organic chocolate bars. Now, they've added gourmet baking rounds, with 88% cocoa, packed into rounds. Add to that the face that 10% of profits to protect endangered species. For more information, visit their website at
chocolatebar.com.
New organic cotton jeans
Well-known jeans manufacturer
Levi's
will be introducing a new line of 100% organic cotton jeans in late 2006, worldwide, and in the fall in the U.S. A number of styles, including the Red Tab straight jeans, will be available. Other elements include recycled packaging, recycled buttons and natural indigo dye. For the past 150 years, Levi's jeans have been the most successful product ever. Now, Levi's customers can purchase a product that also minimizes the impact on the environment.
Coconut palm flooring - If you're remodeling, why not visit
Durapalm.com
, where you can learn about a new flooring created by plantation-grown coconut palm trees imported from Asia. It uses the outer layers of the tree, giving it a look like solid wood and a rich grain. Trees are usually discarded after producing coconuts.
Yerba Mate tea Guayaki unveiled new packaging for their line of certified organic yerba mate teas last month. The revamped collection features flow-through bag technology and includes six yerba mate blends: Mate Chocolate, Chai Spice Mate, Red Tea with Mate, Orange Blossom Mate, Greener Green Tea, and Magical Mint Mate. Each bag is individually wrapped and sealed to ensure fresh flavor. For more information, call 888-482-9254, or visit www.guayaki.com . The Healing Garden's new organic product The Healing Garden now has organic personal care products to add to its regular line. Their contents are 85% organic. In addition, 50% of the purchase price will go to the Nature Conservancy. You may have seen their regular line at mainstream pharmacies and supermarkets. For more information, visit www.healinggarden.com.
Eden Organic Popping Corn
Eden Foods expands its offering of fiber- rich snack foods with new Organic Popping Corn. Their popping corn is certified organically grown by a group of Midwest organic family farms. It is grown and handled without artificial additives, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, fumigants, or genetically engineered ingredients. EDEN Organic Popping Corn is kosher parve and comes in a 20 ounce, resealable pouch. Refrigerate the bag after opening to retain optimum popping moisture. For more information, visit
Eden foods' organic products website.
Housewares retailer Pottery Barn has introduced their own line of organic bedding. See their line of sheets and duvet covers at
Potterybarn.com.
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