Express Organics-All About Express Organics

There are many important reasons why Organic Food makes sense for your family's health.

Organic Foods are nutritious and taste great
Organically grown foods are produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, hormones or anitbiotics
Organic Certification is the consumer's guarantee that foods are grown and handled according to strict standards that are verified by independent organizations
Certified Organic Foods are not irradiated and do not contain genetically modified organisms
Organic Farmers work with nature to preserve the environment and replenish the soil for a sustainable future

Statistics on the Growth of Organic Foods

Research in the U.S. indicates that due to consumer concerns for health, nutrition, animal welfare and the environment, organic foods, especially produce are gaining market share. The Canadian marketplace is enjoying similar growth.

Sales of organic foods in North America topped $4.7 billion in 1997, and continue to grow more than 10% annually.
Organic produce will represent 10% of all produce sold within 10 years (USDA).
30% of U.S. consumers buy organic food regularly.
One out of three consumers have changed their eating habits or sought organic produce due to reports about pesticides and chemicals.
84% of consumers are concerned with quality, taste and freshness. Tast is the most cited reason people continue to buy organic foods.