natural food
nounDefinition of natural food
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives
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Vermont Montpelier: The state’s top bear biologist says this summer’s nuisance bear problem is likely to ease in the next few weeks as berries and other natural foods ripen in the state’s forests. — USA TODAY, "Big butter sculpture, sweet guitar, owl released: News from around our 50 states," 24 July 2019 Worse, the animals seem to prefer those ‘microplastics’ over their natural food—even when the plastic is carrying bacteria that can kill them. — Jenny Howard, National Geographic, "These corals choose to eat plastic over food," 25 June 2019 Kedem, which focuses on kosher, gluten free and all-natural foods, provided a $200,000 grant to launch the inaugural program in advance of Passover this year. — Marcy Oster, sun-sentinel.com, "Orthodox Union launches national kosher food pantry," 18 June 2019 Purely Elizabeth in Boulder, Colorado: Purely Elizabeth is a natural food brand dedicated to making humans feel good, so of course the company encourages employees to bring their pets to work. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Want to Bring Your Dog to Work? These Are America's Most Pet-Friendly Companies of 2019," 6 June 2019 Meat companies are using the deli counter to showcase new and higher-priced products, as customers eschew prepackaged cold cuts in favor of healthier and more natural foods. — Micah Maidenberg, WSJ, "Fresh Deli Cuts Muscle Out Packaged Meats," 31 Mar. 2019 Hot among consumers this year are pet products like healthy, natural foods and technology aimed at dogs, including dog TV, Forbes reports. — Emma Keith, Detroit Free Press, "2019 Detroit Kennel Club Dog Shows in Novi: Here's what you need to know," 19 June 2019 The food conglomerate has struggled to increase sales in the U.S. Its brands such as Oscar Mayer deli meat and Kool-Aid are well-known but at odds with trends toward fresher and more natural foods. — Annie Gasparro, WSJ, "Kraft Heinz’s Profit Suffers as Costs Rise," 1 Nov. 2018 And, according to a Wakefield study, millennials are more likely to spend more and place priority on purchasing natural foods for their pets. — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This Milwaukee company turns breweries' leftovers into dog treats," 23 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'natural food.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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