Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Pet Food Recall Will Benefit Organic Brands

“I’d say this is an in for the organic manufacturers and retailers,” said Vivian Ma, a senior retail analyst at CIBC World Markets in New York. “At this point, consumers see them as an option that represents a source of comfort.”

"..There just aren’t the same kinds of restrictions on nonorganic producers,” said Phil Brown, a Boise, Idaho, veterinary consultant to pet-food maker Newman’s Own Organics.

Brown said Westport, Connecticut-based Newman’s Own Organics has experienced a spike in demand for its products and is able to increase production if required."

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