Down With Toxins: the Rise of Organic Eating
by Kathleen Reynolds on Aug 12, 2014 | Views: 279 | Score: 4
| U.S. Organic Food Sales ... Fruits and Vegetables | Dairy | Beverages | Breads and Grains | Meat, Fish, Poultry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.369 | 2.14 | 1.657 | 1.36 | 0.256 |
| 2006 | 6.068 | 2.579 | 1.934 | 1.651 | 0.345 |
| 2007 | 6.932 | 3.081 | 2.302 | 1.949 | 0.476 |
| 2008 | 7.799 | 3.406 | 2.599 | 2.133 | 0.606 |
| 2009 | 8.658 | 3.373 | 2.587 | 2.21 | 0.618 |
| 2010 | 9.689 | 3.681 | 2.708 | 2.328 | 0.644 |
| 2011 | 10.844 | 4.028 | 2.921 | 2.48 | 0.724 |
| 2012 (Estimate) | 12.145 | 4.308 | 3.203 | 2.671 | 0.846 |
| 2013 (Estimate) | 13.55 | 4.663 | 3.506 | 2.896 | 0.986 |
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The U.S. has experienced a surge in both organic food production and consumption. Since 2005, the total sales for organic foods has steadily risen for each category, with fruits and vegetables increasing the most. The 2013 estimate indicates that sales of organic fruits and veggies will have nearly tripled in just eight years. Know what's in YOUR food.