Monday, April 26, 2010

Market Watch: Organic Food Sales on the Rise



Americans are on the move to a healthier lifestyle!



Despite the recession, U.S. sales of organic products skyrocketed in 2009 according to a new report by the Organic Trade Association.

Organic product sales climbed by 5.3% in 2009 to a record high of $26.6 billion ($24.8 billion was organic food and beverages.) In comparison, the total U.S. food sales grew by only 1.6%.