At SHINE Pet Food, we take “organic” seriously—not as a marketing claim, but as a standard that shapes everything we do. All of our chicken, turkey, beef, and duck recipes are completely certified organic, as is our facility.
But what does “organic-certified” actually mean—and why does it matter for your pet?
Certified organic means accountability, because the ingredients are tracked from the farm or ranch until they go out our door.
What the Organic Label Means
The organic label means ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, including glyphosate.
Why glyphosate is a concern
Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in agriculture, and it can show up in both human and pet food supply chains.
It is particularly relevant in pet food because it can be found in higher amounts in common commercial ingredients such as seeds, grains and legumes
These residues can become more concentrated as plants mature and are harvested as key ingredients in processed foods.
Potential health concerns
Research has raised several concerns about long-term exposure to glyphosate, including its impact on the body and gut health:
- Gut health disruption: May negatively affect the balance of the gut microbiome
- Antibiotic-like effects in the gut: Some research suggests it may act in a way that disrupts normal gut bacteria
- Inflammation: Has been linked to promoting inflammatory responses in the body
- Oxidative stress & DNA damage: Classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a probable carcinogen due to evidence of Oxidative stress and Genotoxic effects (DNA damage)
- Endocrine disruption: May interfere with hormone function
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Long-term effects: Some studies suggest possible epigenetic impacts, meaning effects that could extend across generations
More Nutrition in Every Bite: The Power of Organic Meals
The basic principles of organic growing embrace a holistic point of view and promote practices that that enrich soil microbes and thus directly impact the quality of the plant or animal that was grown on that farm.
There are numerous studies to show that this food is better for you both nutritionally and financially as the produce is often more nutrient dense depending on the practices and it lasts longer (less waste!)!
