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Costco Outsells Whole Foods in Organic Produce Sales – Health + … – NewBeauty Magazine (blog)

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For years, Whole Foods has been the place to go to find the crme de la crme of fresh, organic vegetables outside of a farmers market. And while many other grocery stores have tried to one up Whole Foods and dominate the industry, few have been able to. But recently, earnings reports surprisingly putCostco, the bulk discount supplier, ahead of Whole Foods with a reported $4 billion in organic food sales last year compared to $3.6 billion that was raked in by Whole Foods.

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Rumors have always swirled around the freshness of Costcos produce department and whether or not their items were really organic or not. By the looks of it, the American consumer is picking Costco over the pricey Whole Foods. For starters, the price of organic food at Costco versus Whole Foods is dramatically less. And everyone wants good quality food at a lower price point.

But thats not all. Costco has plans to set up its own organic chicken farms over the next few years and supports independent farms, as well as promotes small, emerging, sustainable brands.

So, next time you write out your grocery list and decide to visit your regular grocery store (or local Whole Foods), think twice about what its going to really cost you.

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Organic Produce Summit reveals retail roundtable | The Packer – The Packer

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Executives from Wegmans, Costco and Sprouts will participate in the retail roundtable presentation at the Organic Produce Summit in July.

Organic Produce Network co-founder Tonya Antle will moderate the panel, which will include Dave Corsi, vice president of produce and floral for Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester, N.Y.; Heather Shavey, assistant vice president of global produce for Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco Wholesale Corp.; and Chad Miller, vice president for produce procurement at Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix.

The roundtable presentation will focus on how those retailers approach organic fresh produce and what challenges and opportunities exist in marketing those products, according to a news release.

We are thrilled to have three of the most influential, prominent and progressive retail leaders in the sales of organics as part of our program, Susan Canales, director of operations for the Organic Produce Summit, said in the release. With three different formats covering three geographical spheres, our attendees will gain insightful and useful information on how leading retailers are marketing organic fresh produce to consumers and the opportunities to drive sales into the future.

Organic fresh produce sales data from Nielsen and novel fast-food restaurant chain The Organic Coup will be the topics of other presentations at the summit.

The event is set for July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif.

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Watch out, Whole Foods: How Costco became the most important player in the organic produce game – Well+Good

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Whole Foods may win the prize for the most recognizable retailer when it comes to organic food, butthe top honor when it comes to market shareactually goes toCostco.

Yup,the chain best known for itsbulk stock and low prices reported $4 billion in organic food saleslast yearthats billion with a B. Whole Foods, by comparison,racked up about $3.6 billion in certified organic sales.

The chain best known for itsbulk stock and low pricessold $4 billionworth of certified organic food last yearthats billion with a B.

And this shiftcould have a major impact on you (and your healthy habits), even if youre not a card-carrying member. For one thing, its proof thatfood shoppers across the board are prioritizing organics. And in other exciting news, it shows that its possible to sell certified organic produce (COP) at a competitive pricecrucial for closing the healthy food gap.

But perhaps most importantly, the mega-retaileris literally redefining the organics landscapethere are now Costco-owned organic farms to help the company keep up with demand. Plus, the brand islending money to farmers to expand their output.

Does this mean that a Costco membership is about to be as covetedas an American Express black card?

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Lets face it, dollars area powerful motivator. When brands and retailers noticewhere people are allocatingtheir cash, theyll make it a priorityand organics are definitely having a moment.

HeatherShavey, assistant vice president and general merchandise manager at Costco, says the retailer started zeroing in on organics five years ago because customers demanded it. The spark in the shift was continuing and sustaining consumer demand for organics, shesays. Many [other retailers] thought it was a fad that would pass.

Organic quinoa at Whole Foods retails for $5.99. At Costco, its $2.87. In other words, the savings are real.

Carlotta Mast, the head of content and insights for New Hope Network (the gatekeepers to the massively influential wellness trade shows Expo East and Expo West), has seen the explosion of organic sales firsthand. Consumers are what ultimately is driving the demand, especially in certain food categories like dairy, she says. In other words: Its definitely not a passing food trend.

And Mast, who looks at the industry from all sides, says Costco has been a key player in raising the stakes across the board by making organics cheaper and therefore available for more peopleits starting to no longer be seen as a luxury. They have really demonstrated a commitment to carrying certified organic productsandbecause they offer them at a competitive price and are able to meet consumer demand, it puts pressure on some of the other retailers, she says. (Your move, Trader Joes.)

When youcompare prices, organic quinoa at Whole Foods retails for $5.99. At Costco, its $2.87. Organic chicken breasts area dollar cheaper at the discount brand, and aloaf of organic whole wheat bread is about $1.50less expensive. In other words, the savings are real.

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Costco has been so successful in moving COPs off itsshelves that itssuppliers cant grow the food fast enough. The companyssolve? Buy plots of land and convert them into organic farms. (After all, less than 1percent of farmland in the US is organicwhich simply isnt enough to keep up with demand.) The mega-retailers alsobuying apoultry farm in Nebraska, set to open in 2019.When its up and running, its expected to supplyone-third of the chicken sold in stores.

And that still isnt quite enough to hit its salesgoals, soCostcos also supporting independent farms transitioning to organic by frontingsome of the farms and handlers expenses to make them USDA-approved.

Costco has been so successful in moving COPs off itsshelves that itssuppliers cant grow the food fast enough. The companyssolve? Buy plots of land and convert them into organic farms.

According toSam Jones-Ellard, a public affairs specialist for the USDA, its a complicated, 36-monthprocess. First a farm or handler must reach out to one of our accredited certifying agents and come up with an organics plan, which basically covers everything about the operation, he says. Once thats approved, the next step is an on-site inspection. If given the thumbs up, only thenis the seal awardedbut surprise inspections arent out of the ordinary, and the certification only lasts a year.

Its hardly a selfless missiondont forget that ultimately, Costco will profit off of these investmentsbut what it does mean is that farmers get abig boost and a broader range of consumers will be able to access organic produce.

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Costcos rise in the organics game hasnt been a godsend for every brand, thoughsmaller companies can get lost in the big-box shuffle, since the retailers strategy is to keep prices competitive by moving a lot of product.

Smari Asmundsson, founder of organic Icelandic yogurt lineSmari,says its hard for smaller companies to meet the discount storesdemand. We were in 16 Costco stores for about a year, but then there was a vanilla shortage so we had to raise our prices, he says. Smarisnew price point$2.50 a popwas too high for Costco, so the yogurt is no longer on its shelves. Instead, Asmundsson says hes focused on all-natural retailers, likeyou guessed itWhole Foods.

The prices [for organics] are usually a little bit more expensive, but thats just because of the cost of making a natural product, Asmundsson says. Our margins are not as high as more established companieswe couldnt make [selling at such a massive scale] work financially. Its a hard lesson for many brands: Unless youre ready to scale up your production, selling at Costco might not be in your best interest. (It also brings up the bigger question of whether this race to lower prices ultimately hurts start-ups that simply cant competeif you expect your organic yogurt to cost less than $1.50, would you ever consider spending more for someone doing it on a small scale?)

Smaller companies can get lost in the big-box shuffle, since the retailers strategy is to keep prices competitive by moving a lot of product.

The mega-storedoes support growing companiesin other ways, though. For one, itpromotesbrandsthatarent ready to meet itsdemand (yet!) but are still doing very cool things when it comes to farming and sustainability by featuring them in the Costco magazine, which goes out to members. One example: home-growing kit company Back to the Roots, which was recently featuredon the coverdespite the fact that itsproducts arenot in a single Costco store.

Back to the Roots co-CEO Alex Alejandro says his companyis in talks with the retailer, making slow, cautious steps toward being stocked on itsshelves. The hope is that with more brand awareness, Back to the Roots will be ready for Costco soon. The retailer sees the magazine feature as a way to invest early in fledgling brands, for a long-term payoff.

Soit sounds like the retailer has learned a thing or twofrom running its own farms(plant a seed, wait for it to grow), which is creating more shopping options for health-minded shoppersof all budgets.

If you still cant quit your Whole Foods habit, heres what you can expect to see on their shelves in 2017. And have you heard about the potentially inflammatory ingredient that just got banned from organic food?

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Global Organic Food & Beverages Market Analysis & Trends 2013 … – Yahoo Finance

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DUBLIN, Feb 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Organic Food & Beverages Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report to their offering.

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The Global Organic Food & Beverages Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 16.6% over the next decade to reach approximately $456 billion by 2025.

This industry report analyzes the market estimates and forecasts for all the given segments on global as well as regional levels presented in the research scope. The study provides historical market data for 2013, 2014 revenue estimations are presented for 2015 and forecasts from 2016 till 2025. The study focuses on market trends, leading players, supply chain trends, technological innovations, key developments, and future strategies.

Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include rising government support for organic agriculture, expansion of organic products beyond the natural channel, increasing connected shopper and proliferation of organic in food service.

Based on Product the market is categorized into food and beverages. Food segment is further sub- segmented into dairy products, baby food, meat, fish & poultry, fruits and vegetables, frozen & processed food, bakery products and others. Beverages are further sub -segmented beer & wine, coffee & tea, non-dairy beverages and others.

Depending on the Distribution channel the market is segmented by organic retailers, supermarkets and hypermarkets and online retailers.

Report Highlights:

- The report provides a detailed analysis on current and future market trends to identify the investment opportunities - Market forecasts till 2025, using estimated market values as the base numbers - Key market trends across the business segments, Regions and Countries - Key developments and strategies observed in the market - Market Dynamics such as Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and other trends - In-depth company profiles of key players and upcoming prominent players - Growth prospects among the emerging nations through 2025 - Market opportunities and recommendations for new investments

Key Topics Covered:

1 Market Outline 1.1 Research Methodology 1.1.1 Research Approach & Sources 1.2 Market Trends 1.3 Regulatory Factors 1.4 Product Analysis 1.5 Strategic Benchmarking 1.6 Opportunity Analysis

2 Executive Summary

3 Market Overview 3.1 Current Trends 3.1.1 Rising Government support for organic agriculture 3.1.2 Expansion of organic products beyond the natural channel 3.1.3 Increasing connected shopper 3.1.4 Proliferation of organic in food service 3.2 Drivers 3.3 Constraints 3.4 Industry Attractiveness

4 Organic Food & Beverages Market, By Product 4.1 Food 4.1.1 Food Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.1 Dairy products 4.1.1.1.1 Dairy products Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.2 Baby food 4.1.1.2.1 Baby food Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.3 Meat, Fish & poultry 4.1.1.3.1 Meat, Fish & poultry Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.4 Fruits and vegetables 4.1.1.4.1 Fruits and vegetables Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.5 Frozen & Processed Food 4.1.1.5.1 Frozen & Processed Food Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.6 Bakery products 4.1.1.6.1 Bakery products Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.1.1.7 Others 4.1.1.7.1 Others Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.2 Beverages 4.2.1 Beverages Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.2.1.1 Beer & Wine 4.2.1.1.1 Beer & Wine Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.2.1.2 Coffee & Tea 4.2.1.2.1 Coffee & Tea Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.2.1.3 Non-Dairy Beverages 4.2.1.3.1 Non-Dairy Beverages Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 4.2.1.4 Others 4.2.1.4.1 Others

5 Organic Food & Beverages Market, By Distribution channel 5.1 Organic retailers 5.1.1 Organic retailers Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 5.2 Supermarkets and hypermarkets 5.2.1 Supermarkets and hypermarkets Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN) 5.3 Online retailers 5.3.1 Online retailers Market Forecast to 2025 (US$ MN)

6 Organic Food & Beverages Market, By Geography

7 Key Player Activities 7.1 Mergers & Acquisitions 7.2 Partnerships, Joint Venture's, Collaborations and Agreements 7.3 Product Launch & Expansions 7.4 Other Activities

8 Leading Companies

- Amy's Kitchen Inc. - Carrefour - Conagra Foods Inc. - Dakota Beef LLC - Dean Foods Co., - Koninklijke Ahold - Kraft Foods Group Inc. - Metro - Organic Valley - REWE - Tesco plc - Waitrose Ltd - Whole Foods Market Inc.

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Indiana Grocers Adapt To Growing Demand For Local, Organic Food – Indiana Public Media

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Demand for organic food has grown exponentially in the United States over the past decade.

Grocery stores are adapting the products they offer to keep up with growing demand for organic and local food.

According to the Organic Trade Association, the amount of money Americans spend on organic food has more than doubled in the past decade, to more than $43 billion in 2015.

Hoosier grocers are responding to a demand for organic and local food by opening more stores and offering more products. Its a good thing for consumers, but its a gamble for some stores as they work to differentiate themselves from their competition and earn consumer business.

Marissa Foosaner shops at Bloomingfoods for most of her groceries. She says she likes the personalized feel of a co-op.

I think Bloomingfoods is special because it has so many organic products and its a more intimate store, Foosaner says. Kroger and all the other ones are so big that its hard to find everything. Everyone here is so nice and helpful.

Bloomingfoods also recognizes the importance of its relationship with customers.

Everybody that contacts me gets an answer or a phone call or a discussion because we care, says Bloomingfoods General Manager Tony Alongi. And Ive had people contact me: Please stop selling this product, please bring in this product, I dont like this policy. Everybody gets kinda personal attention.

But now other stores are starting to recognize the value of specialty products, and theyre beginning to implement them as well.

Kroger, for example, is beginning to move toward a more specialized approach with its products. The chain has 8.5 million customers everyday across the country, but each persons voice is still important.

I would say more and more is based on customer feedback, says Krogers manager of public affairs Eric Halvorson. We try to be open and if somebody wants to come in and say, Wed really like to see that, well listen. So I think its amazing how influential a few phone calls can be.

Along with more organic produce, Kroger stores have begun to carry more specialized products, just like Bloomingfoods has for years. That includes everything from coffee beans to organic soaps that are made in Indiana.

This reflects the growing need for organic products: a demand that grows 4to 8 percenteach year.

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Along with a demand for organic products comes a demand for local products. Producers and retailers have even begun to affix Indiana Grown labels to their products to make it easier for customers to identify things that are local.

Ted McKinney, the director of the Indiana State Department Of Agriculture, says the need for local products is on the rise.

There is a desire on the part of many consumers to support that local farmer in his or her products. And I tell ya, its heartwarming to see that.

Ted McKinney, Ind. Dept. of Agriculture Director

There is a desire on the part of many consumers to support that local farmer in his or her products, McKinney said. And I tell ya, its heartwarming to see that.

Workers are finishing up construction on a Fresh Thyme store, opening in Bloomington next month. The store will specialize in local, organic food.

Then, a 365 by Whole Foods will open this fall within walking distance of Bloomingfoods flagship store.

Its a familiar situation for Bloomingfoods. Luckys, another specialized grocer that opened in Bloomington in 2015, siphoned a lot of business away from Bloomingfoods forcing the co-op to close the doors at its Elm Heights location the following Spring.

Bloomingfoods execs are taking a more aggressive stance this time. A group flew to Portland recently to see what theyre up against when Whole Foods opens.

So we wanted to get a jump on what the store was, what its gonna be, what might we need to do to compete better against that? Alongi says. So no, its not something we can wait. I think in fairness if you look at what happened when Luckys opened in town, we waited. And were not in a position to do that anymore.

The future, McKinney says, is about diversification. He thinks theres room for everyone because he doesnt anticipate demand slowing down.

The whole movement toward niche markets continues to grow nationwide and the same goes for here in Indiana, he says.

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Young shoppers drive organic food sales to a ten-year high – Telegraph.co.uk

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"Shoppers perceive organic to be healthy, tasty and are deciding that it is worth the money.The organic message is becoming better understood, and all the evidence we see is it is increasing partly because of the young audience coming into the market.

"2015 predicted the market was mostly wealthy, older people, but we found 65 per cent of them had come into the market since 2009 after the recession.

"The young people are engaged with food, the environment and health. Also, Brexit is an opportunity for farmers to exploit, because we are quite successful in exporting, especially in dairy."

Thomas Bourne, who represents a large group of organic farmers as a business development consultant at the Carswell Group in the south west, told The Telegraph: "Young people are a large and growing part of the consumer base with, often, a larger disposable income, and they are more digital savvy, more noisy online, more vocal and more connected via social media."

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Is organic food pass? New food producer says ‘post organic’ is the … – Christian Science Monitor

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February 23, 2017 A newly launched modern farming company,Bowery, is growing what they call the worlds first post-organic produce. Their concept breaks from traditional agricultural practices by growing plants indoors in vertical rows without any pesticides. With the help of proprietary technology, Bowery can closely monitor the growth of their crops and meticulously manage the resources needed. More than 80 types of crops are currently being grown at the companys farm in Kearny, New Jersey, and they are selling several types of greens and herbs in stores in the New York region.

The idea for the company spawned when co-founder and CEO Irving Fain discovered a promising trend in LED lighting cost and efficiency that could improve indoor farming. The pricing of LED lights dropped dramatically a little over 5 years ago, Fain says. Weve also seen the efficiency more than double. What makes this even more exciting is that research suggests that this trend will continue. This means that not only are LEDs a viable solution for indoor farming today, but this solution continues to scale out in the future.

While traditional farming methods waste resources and endanger our future food supply, advancements in indoor farming make it possible to address a wide range of agricultural issues, Fain adds. He teamed up with co-founders David Golden and Brian Falther to start Bowery.

Agriculture consumes 70 percent of available water globally, and we use over 700 million pounds of pesticides each year in the United States alone, Fain says. Bowery is working to change that. As the population grows, Fain and his team believe their company can provide more efficient food to help meet increasing demands around the world. TheU.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reportsthat food production will need to increase by 70 percent to feed an additional 2.3 billion people by 2050.

Bowerys model begins with non-GMO seeds that are planted in vertical rows in an indoor growing environment to optimize space and eliminate the need for soil.According to the company, Bowerys system is more than 100 times more productive on the same footprint of land. FarmOS, a technology system built by the Bowery team, allows crops to grow year-round, at a faster rate, and using 95-percent less water than traditional agriculture. FarmOS creates ideal conditions using automation, LED lighting that mimics the sun, and a 24-hour monitoring to ensure a reliable yield without wasting resources.

Fain calls these post-organic crops the next evolution of produce. Unlike organic products that might utilize organic pest management products, Bowery crops are grown without using any pesticides at all.

Another part of Bowerys process is growing the produce close to the point of consumption. Their farm in Kearny currently distributes to Foragers Market locations in New York City, with plans to expand into select Whole Foods in the tri-state area. Bowery products are also used at Tom Colicchios restaurants, Craft and Fowler & Wells in New York City. This proximity ensures that produce will reach stores and restaurants within one day of being picked, when it is at the height of freshness and flavor. The company has plans for future farms following the same model.

Bowerys packaged greens start at US$3.49. As we scale, we plan to drive down our costs and deliver the highest quality produce at a price that makes it even more accessible to all, Fain says. The products available now include kale mix, baby kale, basil, arugula, butterhead lettuce, and mixed greens. Additional items will be offered soon.

Bowery has been in the works for more than two years now, but their official launch on February 23, 2017, marks their formal introduction to consumers. Were very proud of the work weve done and are excited for consumers to learn more about what Bowery is doing to address some of the complex issues in agriculture, Fain says.

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Organic Food Legend Nora Pouillon Receives James Beard Award – Organic Authority

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Organic pioneer Nora Pouillon has been honored with a 2017 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize her commitment to bringing delicious, organic food to America.

Pouillonseponymous Washington establishmentwas the first certified organic restaurant in the U.S. an enormous feat, considering that in 1979 when she opened, organic food was still rare enough that she had to purchase whole animals to be able toput organic meat on her menu.

In addition to her restaurant, Pouillon also helped establish the FreshFarm Markets network of Washington-area farmers markets and sat on the board of Earth Day Network and The Amazon Conservation Team, among other endeavors in the world of sustainable, healthful food.

James Beard means something really personal to me, says Austrian-born Pouillon, who remembers learning to cook through Beards cookbooks and magazine articles.

James Beard was my big hero, she told the Washington Post. He believed in local, seasonal food, and he cooked delicious food,but simple food, and thats what I wanted to do.

Pouillon even remembers a day when James Beard himself came into her restaurant about two years before he died, plagued, at that point, by terrible gout, yet still offering words of encouragement for her mission.

I cant even remember if he had a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, she says. He just came and sat with me for half an hour, and then he left. But that was more than anybody else got!

She recalls that when she told him how difficult it was to explain her philosophy to Americans a whole-animal philosophy defined by quality ingredients he replied, Theyll come around.

I guess they did come around! she says. You know, 40 years later.

For this reason, Pouillon says, the James Beard Award is even more meaningful than a Michelin star ever could have been.

A Michelin star is for the restaurant, its for the food, and its for the dcor and for the service, but for me, the restaurant is much more a life lesson for people, she says. To learn that you can eat what you want and feel good about it if you just make sure that the product itself is clean and certified organic.

Regarding todays culinary landscape, Pouillons influence is clear, and it is this influence that the James Beard Foundation wanted to recognize and reward.

As the first chef to open an all-organic restaurant over 38 years ago, Nora has truly impacted the way people and the industry think about the food we eat, saidSusan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation, in a press release.

The Awardis the perfect end to73-year-old Pouillons career. After announcing her impending retirement, she is currently attempting to sell Restaurant Nora and the historic buildings in which it is located. Sofar, she has not found a chef willing to take on the task.

To run a restaurant like I did is very complicated, very time-consuming, and very expensive, she says, noting that organic ingredients can cost between 20 and 40 percent more than their conventional counterparts. It will take an enormous amount of courage and dedication to fill Pouillons shoes.

Pouillon will accept the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Awardin May in Chicago, a reward that shows just how much the culinary community has recognized her mission to teach people to eat more healthfully.

That was my passion, she says. To basically save this country from being unhealthy.

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Emily Monaco is an American food and culture writer based in Paris. She loves uncovering the stories behind ingredients and exposing the face of our food system, so that consumers can make educated choices. Her work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Vice Munchies, and Serious Eats.

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Over 90% buy organic produce at least once a week, Seanad told – Irish Times

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Organic vegetables at a farmers market. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

More than 90 per cent of Irish shoppers buy organic produce at least once a week, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Andrew Doyle has said.

He told the Seanad on Wednesday this was clear evidence of the growing public awareness of the organic brand.

We have an opportunity to capitalise on this, he added. This includes replacing imported organic products with Irish goods wherever possible.

Mr Doyle said Brexit was a recognised challenge for the organic sector

The UK was a very important market for our organic produce, he said. However, currently both countries are producing organic food to harmonised EU regulatory standards, he added.

Any deviation from these harmonised standards could lead to a disruption in trade in the short term with potential increased bureaucracy and costs to exporters.

Mr Doyle said it was an area the Government would continue to monitor closely as the process for negotiating Brexit began.

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Organic Food Sales Are Booming; Why Are American Farmers Crying Foul? – Wall Street Journal (subscription)

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Organic Food Sales Are Booming; Why Are American Farmers Crying Foul?
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Organic grain is flooding into the U.S., depressing prices and drawing complaints from domestic organic farmers who fear their harvests are held to stricter standards than foreign-raised crops. Turkey, for instance, vaulted ahead to become by far the ...

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