From organic and natural to fair trade: foods produced with ethical considerations in mind, such as fair trade products, are on a fast growth track.(NUTRA Solutions)

From: Prepared Foods | Date: May 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

When consumers think of natural food, their focus may extend beyond organic origin and preparation. Although organic foods continue to be a strong and growing market, the natural food category now contains products that incorporate ethical and sustainability factors, such as equitable trade practices, genetic modification and humane treatment of animals.

Baby Boomers, the largest food spending demographic, are driving the natural products category through their preference for fresh, natural and organic ingredients, as well as their desire for flavors that are exotic, ...

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