Tag: Livestock standards

While the global organic meat market is growing, encompassing products like beef and poultry, certified organic pork remains notably scarce. The answer involves more than simple supply and demand, extending into complex certification hurdles, biological challenges inherent to swine, and prohibitive economic costs.

According to the USDA, an organic label on meat guarantees that the animals were raised without antibiotics or added growth hormones, not that they are a specific species. So, to answer the question, "Does organic mean no pork?" the answer is a resounding no. Organic pork is a widely available product produced under strict federal regulations.