ShiftCon Panel: Is Organic an Elitist Trend?
Americans spent about $27 billion on organic food in 2012, compared with $11 billion in 2004 (Nutrition Business Journal). Organic food production in the U.S. has increased by more than 240% in the last decade (Organic Trade Association), compared with just 3% growth in the conventional food market. But while these statistics show some promising…