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Are organic foods beneficial to society?
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Rutgers University
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This study examines the overall net benefits of organic foods. Considering the extra costs to the consumer, the economic, social, and environmental impacts one might ask if the organic food industry is providing net benefit to society. This research reviews consumer perceptions regarding organic food products along with consumer demand for organic foods. This information reveals the consumer decisions when purchasing food. It explains why the organic food industry is expanding so fast. This study also examines how the organic certification policy and process impact the costs of the organic foods in a country and if paying a premium is worthwhile or justified. This research uses both a qualitative and quantitative approach to achieve the study goals. This study also addresses the uneven distribution of organically labeled foods between suppliers (South) and consumers (North), along with relevant environmental issues. Applying a case study, this paper will analyze the challenges faced by producers and consumers, the uneven distribution of the organic food in the North and South focusing on issues such as water scarcity, soil contamination and industrial seafood farming. My findings indicate that the level of development and the wealth in any specific country impacts the level of acceptance of organic foods and this study also reveals that benefits of consuming organic foods are still not significantly known. Further research is needed on the correlation between organic certification policy and process between the costs of the organic foods in a country.
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