Organic food craze strains supply across United States
The appetite for organic foods outpaces production with shortages of almonds and other staples. Companies like Clif Bar sought organic almonds abroad, while producers seek foreign milk powder and imports to meet rising demand. Industry groups push to expand farms and resources for farmers to switch to organic methods.
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Stonyfield
New Zealand
Gary Hirshberg
Stonyfield Farm Inc
America
Forgues
Organic Valley Cooperative
Organic Valley
Scott Woodard
Putnam Valley
Woodard
Organic Trade Association
Demand for organic food outpacing U.S. supply
Demand for organic food in the United States is outpacing supply as sales have grown 15 to 21 percent yearly while total food sales rise only 2 to 4 percent. Some manufacturers are sourcing products from outside the United States to keep up.
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America
Washington
Clif
Clif Bar
Spain
Whole Foods
Kroger Co
Safeway Inc
SuperValu Inc
Albertson’s LLC
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
United States
Europe
Bolivia
Venezuela
South Africa
Barbara Robinson
Agriculture Department
Robinson
Stonyfield Farm
United
U.S
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