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U.S. organic food sales surge 16% in 2008, despite economic slowdown
Despite predictions of a slump in organic demand due to economic distress in the consumer sector, sales of organic food in the U.S. grew by 15.8 percent in 2008.
“Organic products represent value to consumers, who have shown continued resilience in seeking out these products. This marks another milestone for the organic food market,” according to Christine Bushway, executive director of the Organic Trade Association.
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