Organic Foods Now Becoming Mainstream Food!

Organic foods are now part of the mainstream food supply as fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, eggs, canned goods, cereals and snack foods are flooding the store shelves. Based on consumer demand for organic food products, sales are projected to grow at an astonishing rate. Baby boomers, those aged 44 to 62, represent a large percentage of organic food consumers. They are more likely to buy locally produced foods and want to eat healthy and live well. They also have money to indulge their preferences.

While most people believe that organic foods are healthier, their higher cost is a deterrent. Organic foods cost an average of 50 percent more than conventionally grown produce. Nonetheless, organic food sales are increasing and are no longer available only in health food stores. Comparative shopping and purchasing “in-season” produce will help keep personal food budgets in line.

Source:  N.C. State University