Corporate Organics

"The popularity of organic foods has skyrocketed during the last decade, but not everyone is happy with the spinoff effects of this increased demand.

Food activist Irena Knezevic is concerned about how the organic path has strayed from its sustainability-oriented origins, with major corporations now reaping the economic benefits of the trend.

At Congress 2007, the PhD candidate from Toronto said Canada's new organic label, which Ottawa says will identify products that meet Canadian standards for organic foods, will only perpetuate current food production problems.

Large-scale corporate organic food growers contribute to an unsustainable food production system, a system facing dire environmental and social justice implications, she said, noting major organic brands in North America are owned by the likes of Kraft, Coca-Cola and ConAgra."

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It's funny how when corporations get involved things start to go to hell. More corruption and what not. This is most evident with Wal-Mart and Horizon Organics. I guess it's always best to rely on the little guys because at least they're honest.