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Seventy–eight Percent of U.S. Families Say They Purchase Organic Goods

Last Updated: November 04, 2011

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Released November 2, 2011

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. -— Seventy eight percent – more U.S. families than ever before – say they are choosing organic foods, according to a study published today by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). “In a time when the severity of the economy means making tough choices, it is extremely encouraging to see consumers vote with their values by including quality organic products in their shopping carts,” said Christine Bushway, OTA’s Executive Director and CEO. The finding is one of many contained in OTA’s newly released 2011 U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study. “It’s clear that with more than three-quarters of U.S. families choosing organic, this has moved way beyond a niche market,” Bushway added.



--continued on Organic Trade Association news, http://www.organicnewsroom.com/2011/11/seventyeight_percent_of_us_fam.html

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