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The (Still) High Cost of Organic Food

Simple economics tells us that the ongoing demand for organic foods should eventually drive prices down. So why aren't they getting more affordable?

A recent study by researchers at the University of California-Davis reported that U.S. shoppers who consistently choose healthy foods spend nearly 20 percent more on groceries. The study also said the higher price of these healthier choices can consume 35 to 40 percent of a low-income family's grocery budget. That's bad news for public health. It's also bad news for the organic-food market, since organics usually carry the highest price tag of all the healthy stuff out there.

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Starts8/30/2005
Ends9/30/2005
IssuesEnvironment, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture
Homepagewww.alternet.org
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Posted on August 31, 2005 in Event / Call to action by