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'Organic Food Sales Still Growing Despite Economic Woes'

"The market research firm Euromonitor International is reporting that global sales of organic food and beverages reached almost $23 billion in 2007, with the US accounting for around 45% of the total. Typical growth rates of 20 to 30 percent for organic food sales in the United States eased in the second half of 2008… said Tom Pirovano, director of industry insights at market research firm The Nielsen Co. Sales in December were up 5.6 percent, year on year, against a 25.6 percent rise a year earlier.
It's a good bet that any industry that is still growing in these economic times is in pretty good shape. Industry watchers suggest that the core organic consumer isn't jumping ship, they're just being more careful with their food dollars.

Chemicals, hormones and pesticides. Sound yummy? These are all things that can be found in regular food. Michel Nischan breaks down the principles of organically grown food and why it's better for your health.

Touted as the largest celebration of food in America. Slow Food USA's subsidiary Slow Food Nation, was created to organize the first-ever American collaborative gathering to unite the growing sustainable food movement and introduce thousands of people to food that is good, clean and fair.

The first annual event of Slow Food Nation takes place on Labor Day 2008 in San Francisco (August 29th - September 1st).

Slow Food Nation is dedicated to creating a framework for deeper environmental connection to our food and aims to inspire and empower Americans to build a food system that is sustainable, healthy and delicious.

Slow Food USA is a part of the International Slow Food Movement.