The Best Organic Food Brands

There are many benefits to opting for organic food — which is food grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides — for both your health and for the environment. Unfortunately, organic foods usually come at a higher cost than their conventionally-grown counterparts. But if you’re interested in adding more organic foods to your diet, we rounded up 15 brands making organic foods, in categories ranging from pantry staples and snacks to frozen foods and ready-to-eat meals, and asked our audience to vote for their favorites.

The 10 winners of this Green Matters Approved contest are listed below. Read more about our Green Matters Approved contests here.

Earthbound Farm, owned by Taylor Farms, is a company making fresh and frozen lettuce, salads, and precut veggies. The company recently started packaging products in plant-based trays made from recycled plant-based fiber (with a film plastic top), meaning the packaging uses 95 percent less plastic than traditional lettuce boxes. The tray can be recycled with cardboard or composted.

Urban Remedy makes fresh, organic, and ready-to-eat salads, wraps, snacks, desserts, juices, and more. Every item is free of gluten, dairy, added sugars, and preservatives, and everything is vegan, with the exception of a few items that contain honey. Urban Remedy offers a meal plan so you can get your meals and goodies delivered to your home, and the brand's products and meals are also available in Whole Foods stores across the U.S.

Simply Organic is just what it says on the label. The company is best known for its simple, USDA-certified organic spices, extracts, and flavorings. The company also has the Simply Organic Giving Fund, which supports organic agriculture development, and the Simply Organic Giving Fund Grant Program, which provides grants for assisting with food insecurity.

Whether you're making a whole sandwich or just want a slice of toast, Dave's Killer Bread has something for you. The company's breads are all USDA-certified organic, non-GMO, and made with whole grains; most of the breads are vegan, too. Plus, the company offers regularly employs individuals with criminal backgrounds, as part of its "Second Chance Employment" program.

Late July's chips are USDA-certified organic, non-GMO, certified gluten-free, and certified Kosher. These chips are like Doritos — only better. With over 10 different flavors, you can catch up on Late July snacks in your local grocery store or order them directly online.

Jovial Foods is just as delightful as its namesake! Nearly all of the company's Italian products are USDA-certified organic and gluten-free, and include pasta, canned tomatoes, beans, and olive oil. Many of Jovial Foods' products are vegan, as well.

Michigan-based company Eden Foods is organic and non-GMO with a wide variety of offerings, including whole grain foods, beans, pantry items, and an entire section for Japanese cooking. The company is the oldest natural and organic food company in North America since its founding in 1968, and at least one of its two warehouses meets gold LEED certification standards. Eden is organic certified by a third party called the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), as it feels that USDA certification is not holding food companies accountable enough.

You've likely noticed Annie's Homegrown products on shelves in grocery stores. Many of the companies snacks and meals are USDA-certified organic, while others are labeled "Made with Organic," which means they contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients. Annie's also features gluten-free and plant-based products so everyone can enjoy its cheesy goodness. The company is an advocate for regenerative agriculture, and participates in Box Tops for Education.

Pacific Foods' products are either organic or made with some organic ingredients. The company's USDA-certified organic offerings include broth, stock, chili, and many plant-based options. Pacific Foods also collaborates with the Oregon Food Bank and the Wetlands Conservancy and only uses Fair Trade-certified cashews.

If you're looking to streamline your grocery shopping process, Thrive Market is an online marketplace that sells primarily USDA-certified organic foods from all different brands. Thrive Market contains just about any food you can think of, including pantry items, frozen foods, spices, grains, and condiments — and the website allows you to filter by values, such as organic. Thrive Market also accepts SNAP EBT.