WHY ORGANIC FOODS ?
Organic Foods are food products that are produced by organic farming practices and handled or processed under organic handling and manufacturing processes as defined by several private and state organic certifying agencies. The “organic” food label identifies that it is grown with practices:
- To meet the needs of a growing market niche.
- Organic is one of the fastest growing segments in consumer goods.
- Retail sales of organic products have grown nearly 100% in the past years.
- Organic foods are playing a growing role in food service. According to the “Food and Wine” magazine, 76% of the chefs surveyed actively seek out organic products.
- 9 Out 10 shoppers who eat organic products rank it as excellent or good in terms of long-term health benefits and nutritional value.