Supply Chain Management of Locally-Grown Organic Food: A Leap Toward Sustainable Development
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With food expenditure growing about 7.67% from 2010 through 2012, the demand for organic food through the retail sales medium is anticipated to increase consumer food expenditure. Produce enters the market primarily through supermarkets and grocery stores, after it originates from large farms in the U.S., Mexico and South America. However, there are numerous small farms that are certified organic and also sell their produce in local markets such as farmers markets and restaurants.
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