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April 16, 2015

Sales of organic items jumped 11% last year

  • Much of organics' growth is in nonfood items like textiles and personal care items.
    • By MARY CLARE JALONICK
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — The higher price of organic foods and other products doesn't seem to be deterring consumers: Sales jumped 11 percent last year, an industry report says.

    Sales of organics have been rapidly growing since the United States put strict rules in place and began certifying organic products in 2002. According to the Agriculture Department, the number of U.S. organic operations has more than tripled since then; the number grew 5 percent just last year.


     
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