Organic frozen prepared food in USA: still growing by leaps and bounds: some small entrepreneurs that created the category give way to big business as market expands, and major retailers are increasingly getting into the act with private label offerings.($605 Million Market)

Quick Frozen Foods International, January, 2007 by Davis, Mary

Organic frozen food is booming in the United States. Producers are bringing new items onto the market, an increasing number of outlets are listing them, and sales are growing rapidly. In each of three segments of the organic frozen food market retail sales increased more than 20% between 2004 and 2005.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets the standards for foods that are certified organic. They exclude foods that have been grown using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, as well as foods containing bio-engineered ingredients. Products cannot be labeled "certified organic" unless an organization that the USDA has accredited proves that they meet USDA standards.

In order to be described as organic and display the USDA Organic seal a product...

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