Growers Should Eye Organic Potatoes: Retailers, processors requesting alternatives for consumers

摘要

The word on the street is that organic products are in. Consumer trends indicate that more and more people are spending a few extra dollars to buy what they perceive to be a healthier, more environmentally friendly product. How do I know with such certainty? Just look at mainstream retailers like Wal-Mart, who recently announced they are getting into the game. The numbers show that organic consumption is going up nearly 20 percent each year. Some analysts predict organic sales will more than double in the next four years.