And yet, not only is Aol (the company lowercased its initials in 2009, when it was spun off from TimeWarner) still kicking around, it's actually thriving. In 2013, CEO Tim Armstrong reported the first quarterly revenue growth in almost a decade, and the company recently posted an 18% year-over-year increase in revenue.
Organic 101: What the USDA Organic Label Means. This is the third installment of the Organic 101 series that explores different aspects of the USDA organic regulations. Organic certification requires that farmers and handlers document their processes and get inspected every year.
A product labeled organic isn't necessarily better than one labeled natural. For example, because of regulations, some local products might not qualify for the organic label due to the fees and size of the operation, but may use organic practices. In such cases, ask questions of the farmer or manufacturer.