Outpost Natural Foods hails new organic food regulations as a win for consumers

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Outpost Natural Foods, an organic food retailer that serves the Milwaukee area, is hailing a new update to USDA regulations as a huge win for consumers and retailers that support organic agriculture.

The Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule is a significant update to organic food regulations.

Community Relations Director Margaret Mittlestadt of Outpost Natural Foods spoke with CBS 58 on Monday, Feb. 27 to provide more information about what the USDA's latest action means for local shoppers.

Mittlestadt believes consumer trust has long been a factor when buying organic products, also saying that the new rule provides a significant increase in oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.

More information about the new rule can be found by clicking here.