ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Big Businesses Buying Small Organic Farms.

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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2002

TOPIC: Large food corporations are taking over small organic farms due to the popularity of organic foods among consumers, according to an article by USA Today. Some experts in the organic community say companies are buying organic labels and lowering prices they pay to small farmers to counteract their own economic problems. Other experts say only bigger food corporations can meet the consumer demand for products such as pesticide-free produce. As a result, some small farmers are adapting to the trend by selling their goods directly to consumers at farmers' markets and through local grocery stores and restaurants. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: -0-


Tim Bennett is marketing manager for Small Planet Foods, the leading
manufacturer and distributor of organic products including organic
frozen fruits, vegetables and entrees and organic canned tomatoes,
pastas, salsas and condiments.
PR: Susan Schneider, 847-438-4466,
[e-mail]

Anna Tucci is the general manager for Aboca USA, the American
subsidiary of Aboca S.s. of Italy. Aboca USA is committed to serving
health practitioners with effective herbal products processed under
the highest quality standards in the industry. Its parent company has
created an entire production process that insures optimum quality by
controlling all stages of processing from seed development to
packaging and distribution. Its strict standards guarantee all
products are made from natural materials without the use of chemical
additives. Of the 160 herbs used in processing, 70 percent of them are
grown on Aboca's certified organic farms.
206-624-7542,
[e-mail]

Gary G. Frank, of the University of Wisconsin, is an expert regarding
agricultural economics and farm management.
608-265-8506,
608-262-1234 (University PR Phone)

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