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J. B. SCHEEL, Food Processing Center, Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln, Dept. of Food Science & Technology, 143 Food Industry Complex, Lincoln, NE 68583-0930 According to USDA the fastest-growing segment of the food industry is organic foods. USDA estimates that in the last decade, US organic food retail sales increased over 20% annually -- five times faster than food sales in general. Nearly 40% of shoppers are reaching for products labeled organic and the segment's sales are expected to reach more than $11 billion this year. In 2000, organic foods sales in conventional supermarkets exceeded sales in health food stores and other traditional outlets. Organic foods sales have been stronger than any other "healthy food" sales. Sales have been doubling every three years and are expected to continue to grow at unprecedented rates. The health of the organic food market looks very bright.
Session 55, Formulation and manufacturing of organic products
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