I just had to re-post this article for those of you who haven’t seen or heard about it. It’s from Grist, it’s gritty, in your face and honest. Some may not care for this type of writing, others will see the inherent truth in it. With all of the current controversy over the salmonella outbreak, [...]
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Supermarkets Slow Down Yet Gardens Are Growing
Consumer’s wallets have tightened significantly since 2008, when the global economic slowdown started, led by the food safety scares of tomatoes and peppers during that summer. 2009 is the first year that fruit and vegetable sales have dropped, with fruit down 12% and vegetables down 6%. The trend is from more expensive fruit and veggies to [...]
Non- GMO Labeling is a Hit with Consumers
This is an interesting report from the Nielsen company- the same company doing the familiar Nielsen Ratings. The consumer interest in Non-GMO labeled foods is skyrocketing. In 2009, this micro market segment was worth $60.2 Million and grew at 67% over 2008, making it the #1 healthy eating trend in store brands for 2009. Store [...]
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