...Title: to get organic food Specific purpose: Organic food advocates claim that organically grown foods are safer and more nutritious than foods raised with non-organic methods such as pesticide and non-organic fertilizer use, or antibiotic and hormone use. Thesis statement: Many people just don't trust these chemicals and don't want to put them into their bodies. Since virtually all non-organically produced foods contain residues of pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, the only way to avoid them is to buy organic foods. Introduction Organic foods are grown without using most conventional pesticides and fertilizers. A product that is identified as being organic is not produced by genetic engineering. Ionizing radiation and sewage sludge cannot be used in organic production or handling. Organic farming practices include soil and water conservation measures. Crop rotation, manure, and compost are used to improve the soil in place of using conventional fertilizers. Instead of using commercial insecticides or herbicides, organic farmers might use companion planting to discourage insects and mulch and hand weeding to control weeds. To be certified as organic, food products need to come from farms and processing plants that are certified as organic. This means that they are inspected by certified government officials to ensure that organic farms are up to USDA organic standards. The USDA is responsible for the organic labeling program and allows one of three possible labels: ...
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...Taiwanese Market for Organic Food & Drink © Organic Trade Association 2006 This report is the intellectual property of OTA and for the use of US companies only. No part of this report may be reproduced or used in other commercial publications without written consent from the OTA. For information regarding permission, write to: Organic Trade Association PO Box 547, Greenfield MA 01302 www.ota.com Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Market Overview & Summary 5 III. Industry Analysis 6 Industry Development Organic Farmland 6 7 IV. Market Analysis 8 Market Forecasts Market Drivers Market Restraints Product Categories 8 10 12 14 V. Sales Analysis 16 Distribution Structure Sales Channels 16 17 VI. Competitive Profiles 20 Producer Analysis Importer Analysis 20 22 VII. Pricing Analysis 24 IX. Business Recommendations 26 X. References 28 XI. List of Key Companies 29 © Organic Trade Association 2006 Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) 1 2 Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) © Organic Trade Association 2006 I. Introduction This report analyzes the Taiwanese market for organic food & drink. The report has been prepared by a combination of primary and secondary research. About 90 percent of the data was derived from primary research, which was in the form of trade interviews with leading producers, wholesalers, importers and retailers of organic products. Interviews...
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...Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods of organic farming -- that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Organic foods are also not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives.[1] The organic farming movement arose in the 1940s in response to the industrialization of agriculture known as the Green Revolution.[2] Organic food production is a heavily regulated industry, distinct from private gardening. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as organic within their borders. In the context of these regulations, organic food is food produced in a way that complies with organic standards set by national governments and international organizations. Evidence on substantial differences between organic food and conventional food is insufficient to make claims that organic food is safer or more healthy than conventional food.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] With respect to taste, the evidence is also insufficient to make scientific claims that organic food tastes better.[5][3] Many supporters of the organic foods movement believe that pesticides, herbicides and artificial additives found in non-organic food might be carcinogenic. The American Cancer Society (ACS) has said "whether organic foods carry a lower risk of cancer because they are less likely to be contaminated by...
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...do firms make Organic products? -Organic food is made with less chemicals and food without chemicals are viewed as an attractive, more healthy choice. -Companies are making organic products because organic products have a growth rate of 5 times that of conventional packaged foods. -This information has led to some large chain grocers to even create their own brand of organic products. “Organic grocery products are ringing up sales growth of 15 percent a year, that is five times the growth rate of conventional packaged foods. Several major supermarket chains have begun offering their own brand of organic pasta, cookies and juice. Now, giant food processors and packagers of national brands are getting in on the organic action. Wal-Mart. the nation's largest retailer decided earlier this year to expand its organic offerings in the produce and grocery aisles across all its outlets and is doubling the number of organic items in 10 percent of its stores.” The reason why people don’t buy Organic product. -Some consumers don’t buy organic due to the higher price of the products. -Organic products can cost consumers 20%-100% more than the typical non-organic products. -It is expensive for traditional farms to be converted to organic farms. -Only 0.9% of farmland throughout the world is organic. -Organic farms produce less than traditional farms so there are less organic ingredients available to make these products. “America's appetite for organic food is so strong...
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...WHY ORGANIC PRODUCTS? A healthy outside starts from the inside. Hence, making a commitment to healthy eating is a great start towards a healthier life. Beyond eating more fruits, vegetables, and good fats, however, there is the question of food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. How foods are grown or raised can impact both your health and the environment. This brings up the question: Is “organic” always best? It is all very well to go organic when we’re eating, but what about skincare? If we do not intent to put in harmful chemicals inside our body, should we really be putting chemicals on our skin? With researchers estimating that women put over 500 chemicals on their face daily, should this raise concern amongst us? The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) establishes the regulations and standards in the United States regarding the manufacture of drugs & food. The problem is that they don’t pay as much attention to skin care and make-up as they should, thereby allowing some very harmful chemicals to be used in creating almost every product that is mass marketed. Taking care of our skin is essential, as after all it is the body’s largest living organ. However, many of the personal care products available in the market contain toxins and chemicals that suffocate the skin. Many main-stream products contain chemicals that are easily absorbed into the skin and can enter the blood stream. Most of these compounds are absorbed easily by the skin, which inhibit the skin’s...
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...When thinking about agriculture and where our food comes from, the famous farmer’s red barn comes to mind. There is an image, of a farmer raising healthy animals, with acres of land and freedom for the animals to roam. Whenever we buy and prepare our food, especially our meat, we do not usually consider where exactly the food comes from. Several people are not educated about the reality of the severe conditions that our meat is put through, and blindly trust what is given and said to us. The majority of animals, which are raised for food, live inhumanely in large, overcrowded warehouses called factory farms. Animals in these warehouses, mainly chickens, pigs, and cows, are also exploited to dangerous chemicals in order to progress aging and size. Regrettably, these chemicals do not only affect the animals in the long term. Obesity is an ever growing epidemic in America. It has become so severe that 1 in 3 Americans born after 2000 will develop early onset diabetes. There are numerous reasons as to why this is: lack of exercise, stress, and poverty to name a few, and of course what we put into our bodies. The animals in these factory farms are forced into such diseased and cruel situations that companies are compelled to use chemicals and antibiotics in the animal’s food in order to compensate for the unsanitary and tight conditions that they are raised in. An estimated 70 percent of antibiotics in the U.S. are sold and fed to animals in factory farms. They are crammed so closely...
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...Some say organic foods are supposed to be healthier, and some say it really does not make a difference. Organic foods are defined as any food that is cultivated without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and hormones. Animals that produce organic goods do not take antibiotics or growth hormones. The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the national organic program. The word "organic" reflect how the farmers grew and processed products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil, water conservation and reduce pollution. Conventional food can be defined as food that is produced by farmers who produce foods with different types of chemical fertilizer to make the plants grow faster. Giving the animals antibiotics and other medications help prevent disease. When choosing between conventional and organic produce, one should define organic; the advantages as well as the disadvantages to making an informed decision. Organic produce and organic ingredients are grown without pesticides and growth hormones. Animals that produce the organic product are fed organic feed and have to ability to graze on free range. Organic animals do not take antibiotics or anything to speed up their growth. Unlike conventional foods, organic foods are grown naturally. No pesticides were used on these plants to control insects. Using pesticides can cause death to birds and other animals. Organic farmers do not use synthetic...
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...Organic Foods With the development of agriculture, more environment issues appeared because of using too much chemical pesticides and fertilizers. So people are looking for other new agricultures to instead of the old model such as the organic agriculture or organic food. Natural farming is based on the observation of nature and allowing it to do what it naturally does best. (Fukuoka 284) What organic food means? According to the Organic.org website, organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones (Organic.org). The chemical pesticides are the most of direct elements for which do harm to the environment. So organic food without these negative factors is benefit for environment. Then what does organic food effect environment? The first of all is organic food can prevent soil pollution. “Organic farms protect the environment by building soil organic matter and by mimicking natural systems rather than relying on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.” (Organic Food) The development of organic food is originated from the development of organic farming. It applies developed biotechnology to organic farming. Organic food is based on the relationship between land, animals, human, bio system and the healthy agricultural production system. The basis is maintaining...
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...Organic Milk in Thailand Drinking milk was not so popular in Thailand in the past, but the trend has changed. During the past years, the trend of drinking milk among Thai people increases every year. The milk market has grown by almost 50 percent since 2004 and is expected to grow 44 percent from 2009 to 2014 (International Market Bureau Canada, 2010). However, Thailand’s milk sector is still relatively small compared to the other Asian countries. Due to the changing of this trend, the agriculturists seize the opportunity of pioneering dairy farms to supply the increased in demand of milk. In the present, Thailand has 117 dairy cooperatives with more than 20,000 households who raise dairy cows. The total production of raw milk is approximately 2.8 thousand tons per day or 13 liters per cow per day (Nualnuplong, n.d.) However, the conception of producing organic milk starts to play an important role in Thailand’s milk market. Organic milk production hasn’t been popular yet. Still, the Ministry of Agricultural and Cooperatives encourages agriculturists to change their old process of milk production into an organic process. As a result, the agriculturists would be able to increase their profitability through a higher price in spite of a diminished production. The question is “Does it worth producing organic milk?” and “Does consumers support this particular premium milk?” The cost of production of a regular process is approximately 15 baht per kilogram while the cost of an organic...
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...Organic foods have become very popular through out the United States. There are many different things that make organic food better, but there are bad things about it as well. I will be telling mostly about the good in organic food. Organic must pass a certain standard to be labeled organic. The food must pass a test given by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Crops have to be grown natural meaning not using any pesticides, artificial fertilizers and irradiation. As for animals they must be on an organic farm and eat organically grown food, they also must have space to be freely and not always stuck in a barn. The biggest thing that animals cannot have is antibiotics or synthetic grown hormones. I choose to talk about why organic is the best option because of many different reasons. Even though organic foods cost more money it is still a good option. There is a lot more you have to do with organic foods and that's why it cost more money. The first being labor cost rising because they are not using chemicals the crops need more care and attention. The workers have to spend more time at work doing harder labor, so they are paying more money for labor then conventional farms. The second reason is the demand of organic food has highly increased since 1997. They can't produce organic food as fast as other foods. If they can't produce organic food fast enough then their is a shortage, instead they have to work harder and longer to meet the demands of organic...
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...Organic food has become very popular. But navigating the maze of organic food labels, benefits, and claims can be confusing. Is organic food really healthier? Do GMOs and pesticides cause cancer and other diseases? What do all the labels mean? This guide can help you make better choices about which organic foods are healthier for you and better for the environment, and how you can afford to incorporate more organic food into your diet. ------------------------------------------------- What is organic food? Making a commitment to healthy eating is a great start towards a healthier life. Beyond eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fats, however, there is the question of food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. How foods are grown or raised can impact both your health and the environment. This brings up the questions: What is the difference between organic foods and conventionally grown foods? Is “organic” always best? Are GMOs safe? What about locally grown foods? What does “organic” mean? The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. Specific requirements must be met and maintained in order for products to be labeled as "organic." Organic crops must be grown in safe soil, have no modifications, and must remain separate from conventional products. Farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-based fertilizers. Organic livestock must...
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...Why the government should Subsidize Organic Farming Organic farming is a farming method focused on advancing environmental and ecosystem benefits, as opposed to the external output in farming. It promotes the health of the ecosystem, biodiversity, and the soil biological activity. Government subsidies farmer receive are aimed at promoting healthy and beneficial and responsible farming. To understand why it is crucial for the government to subsidize organic farming, it is good to evaluate the benefits that accrue from organic farming. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the gains achievable if the government was to subsidize organic farming. One of the focuses of most governments is the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG). A UN framework for climate change is now a key focus for most governments. One way of achieving this is the subsidizing farmers to do organic farming. The aim of doing that is that, by the use of organic farming methods, the increase in greenhouse gases reduces. The essence of this is to reduce the number of energy intensive farming that have a negative impact on farming. In addition, using less energy intensive methods means more saving on the inputs and additional benefits to the farmers. This is important since, over the years, the gains and benefits for farming have reduced. That is because, of among other things, bad weather, and scares of public health. Therefore, promoting a method that will directly benefits the farmer and the environment should...
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...Organic Farming Project 1 1 Introduction PT. Rumah Perubahan (RP) and PT. Kampung Kearifan Indonesia (Javara) has agreed and signed an MOU on the 11th July 2014. The first step was for Javara to create a business plan. We have gathered expertize from our Marketing, Business Development and Urban Farming departments to create a business plan that will be marketable and produce optimized profits The purpose of this document is to give the first step of planning of plants that will be developed for produced to be sold for processing to artisanal products. 2 Potential Products 1. Organic Tomato Sauce 2. Organic Chili Sauce 3. Organic Vegetable Soup Stock 4. Basil Pesto 3 Calculation of Needs 3.1 Tomato Sauce TOMATO tumpang sari Spring Onion | | | INCOME | | | | | m2 lahan | 1000 | m2 lahan | | lahan efektif | 600 | m2 lahan efektif | | bedeng | 60 | bedeng | | tanaman/bedeng | 40 | tanaman/bedeng | | kg output/tanaman | 2 | kg/output tanaman | | kg output/siklus 6 bulan | 4800 | kg output | | siklus per tahun | 3 | siklus/th | | kg output/tahun | 14,400 | kg output/tahun | | Harga/kg | 6,000 | /kg | | | 86,400,000 | income/tahun | EXPENSES | | 13 | bulan orang kerja @ Rp 1.5juta | 19,500,000 | | 2400 | Lanjaran | 1,200,000 | | 3 | botol pestisida nabati | 150,000 | | 720 | sack pupuk @ 10ribu | 7,200,000 | | 3 | botol pupuk cair...
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...kick off a discussion all together. So…let’s start. The topic of our presentation is organic food. I suppose that all of you already know what organic foods are. What we would like to show you today is why organic is becoming a trend. I mean... we are not firms trying to sell you products; we are neither dietitians forcing you to eat organic meals. In few words, we are not saying “buy organic because it’s the best!” Let me do a practical example. Imagine you enter in a supermarket because you want to buy some..let’s say..strawberries. You fast realize that there are 2 types of strawberries. They look like identical but the price differs. You may wonder “Why should I pay more for the apparently the same fruit?” Well some people do buy the more expensive one because they have this little green organic label. By the end of this presentation you will understand which mechanisms influence the consumption of organic products. So that, next time you go grocery shopping you will know what’s behind this price difference. To better give you a clear idea of the phenomenon organic food we structured the presentation into 3 main parts. I’m going to analyse the development over time. Whereas my colleague Ilaria is going to focus on the situation nowadays. Finally Laura will take into consideration the potential growth of this market in the future. But let’s start from the beginning. What exactly is organic food? If you google it or check it in a...
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...Total words: 2126 Organic and Mechanistic The post-bureaucratic organisation (see Grey, 2009, pp. 85-89) is one in which everyone takes responsibility for the success of the whole. Discuss the significance of such an approach within current organisational environments, making reference to the Organic and Mechanistic perspectives. The purpose of this essay is to describe the organic and mechanistic perspectives theories what I have studied with my own experiences and discuss the significance of such an approach within current organizational environments. During this process, the first part of this essay will describe the basic meaning of organic and mechanistic organization with what I have understood from the class and own opinion. And the second part will discuss the difference between the organic and mechanistic organization such as structure, characteristic and conditions. Finally, the last part is focus on discuss what will influence the organizational choose the organisation design and which will match with the post-bureaucratic organisation. This essay will use some case study or company as example to explain the perspective. The first part is clearly explaining meaning of mechanistic and organic organization. Mechanistic organisation, also known as a bureaucracy organization (Morgan, 2006), is a system that integrated use of principles of traditional organisational design. The traditional organizational, look organization as machines (Morgan, 2006) insist the result...
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