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FOOD
healthy and beneficial
however, will provide
enough information
for one to make a
confident decision
on whether or not they may
choose organic foods on their next
trip to the grocery store.
I N TRODU C TI O N
The demand for more healthful,
organic foods has increased in
popularity for the average
American diet. An expanding
amount of different products and
produce have become more
available in supermarkets, grocery
stores, and even some restaurants.
This trend is illustrated by the
Organic Trade Association who
stated organic fruits and
vegetables, which represent 38
percent of total organic food sales,
reached nearly $9.5 billion in
sales in 2009, up 11.4 percent
from 2008 sales. Most notable,
organic fruits and vegetables now