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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Why buy organic?
Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic food handlers, processors and retailers adhere to standards that maintain the integrity of organic agricultural products. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil life, plants, animals and people.

Organic agriculture does not allow the use of synthetic pesticides, including fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides and wood preservatives; synthetic fertilizers; materials and products produced from genetic engineering; sewage sludge; synthetic growth regulators (hormones); synthetic veterinary drugs, including antibiotics and parasiticides; irradiation; synthetic product-processing substances, aids and ingredients, and additions to food including sulphates, nitrates and nitrites. In production equipment, packaging materials and storage containers, or bins that contain a synthetic fungicide, preservative or fumigant are not allowed.

What's the difference between organic and natural?
Organic products as stated above are user friendly in every sense. Their production is strictly controlled and must pass stringent testing. Natural products can still contain chemical enhancers, preservatives, fertilizers, and pesticides. Production of natural products is not controlled.

ORGANIC FAST FACTS

The global market for organic food and drink reached $23 billion in 2002, according to Organic Monitor. Increasing demand in North America helped fuel the 10.1 percent increase, as North America overtook Europe as the largest market for organic food and drink. Continued growth is predicted for the global organic food industry, although at slower rates than in the past year.

Sixty-six (66%) percent of U.S. consumers report they use organic products at least occasionally, according to The Hartman Group's report, Organic Food & Beverage Trends 2004: Lifestyles, Language and Category Adoption. Lifestyle, rather than demographics, is driving organic purchases.

Conducted by Synovate in August 2004, the survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers showed more than half (54 percent) have tried organic foods and beverages, with nearly one in 10 using organic products regularly or several times a week. Reasons cited for buying organic foods were:

Better for the environment (58 percent)

Better for their health (54 percent)

Better for supporting small and local farmers (57 percent).

In addition, 32 percent believe organic products taste better, while 42 percent believe organic foods are of better quality.

Findings from a survey by Supermarket News showed 61 percent of consumers who purchase natural and organic foods buy them in supermarkets. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, polled 2,167 adults ages 18 and over.

About four in ten consumers consider organic claims at least occasionally when selecting a product to purchase for the first time, the study showed. Also, four in ten shoppers indicated it is at least somewhat important for their primary grocery store to offer natural and organic products.

Seven in ten Americans express some concerns about the health risks of pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals used in food production, according to a national consumer opinion poll conducted by Roper Public Affairs on behalf of Organic Valley Family of Farms.

According to The Hartman Group findings, frequency of use of organic products has grown, with daily use growing from 8 percent of consumers in 2000 to 11 percent in 2003, weekly use growing from 9 percent to 16 percent of consumers, and monthly growing from 5 percent to 10 percent of consumers. Although those reporting occasional use dropping from 34 percent to 28 percent, those reporting never eating organic dropped from 45 percent to 34 percent.

To order your CÈ Organics Syrup, in 375ml, 750ml and 2 Litre bottles,
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		FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Why buy organic? Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic food handlers, processors and retailers adhere to standards that maintain the integrity of organic agricultural products. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil life, plants, animals and people. Organic agriculture does not allow the use of synthetic pesticides, including fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides and wood preservatives; synthetic fertilizers; materials and products produced from genetic engineering; sewage sludge; synthetic growth regulators (hormones); synthetic veterinary drugs, including antibiotics and parasiticides; irradiation; synthetic product-processing substances, aids and ingredients, and additions to food including sulphates, nitrates and nitrites. In production equipment, packaging materials and storage containers, or bins that contain a synthetic fungicide, preservative or fumigant are not allowed. What's the difference between organic and natural? Organic products as stated above are user friendly in every sense. Their production is strictly controlled and must pass stringent testing. Natural products can still contain chemical enhancers, preservatives, fertilizers, and pesticides. Production of natural products is not controlled. ORGANIC FAST FACTS The global market for organic food and drink reached $23 billion in 2002, according to Organic Monitor. Increasing demand in North America helped fuel the 10.1 percent increase, as North America overtook Europe as the largest market for organic food and drink. Continued growth is predicted for the global organic food industry, although at slower rates than in the past year. Sixty-six (66%) percent of U.S. consumers report they use organic products at least occasionally, according to The Hartman Group's report, Organic Food & Beverage Trends 2004: Lifestyles, Language and Category Adoption. Lifestyle, rather than demographics, is driving organic purchases. Conducted by Synovate in August 2004, the survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers showed more than half (54 percent) have tried organic foods and beverages, with nearly one in 10 using organic products regularly or several times a week. Reasons cited for buying organic foods were: Better for the environment (58 percent) Better for their health (54 percent) Better for supporting small and local farmers (57 percent). In addition, 32 percent believe organic products taste better, while 42 percent believe organic foods are of better quality. Findings from a survey by Supermarket News showed 61 percent of consumers who purchase natural and organic foods buy them in supermarkets. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, polled 2,167 adults ages 18 and over. About four in ten consumers consider organic claims at least occasionally when selecting a product to purchase for the first time, the study showed. Also, four in ten shoppers indicated it is at least somewhat important for their primary grocery store to offer natural and organic products. Seven in ten Americans express some concerns about the health risks of pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals used in food production, according to a national consumer opinion poll conducted by Roper Public Affairs on behalf of Organic Valley Family of Farms. According to The Hartman Group findings, frequency of use of organic products has grown, with daily use growing from 8 percent of consumers in 2000 to 11 percent in 2003, weekly use growing from 9 percent to 16 percent of consumers, and monthly growing from 5 percent to 10 percent of consumers. Although those reporting occasional use dropping from 34 percent to 28 percent, those reporting never eating organic dropped from 45 percent to 34 percent. To order your CÈ Organics Syrup, in 375ml, 750ml and 2 Litre bottles, 1-866-4SYRUPS (479-7877) In BC: (604) 231-0375 Fax: (604) 275-2792 ask for CÈ Organics Syrup!	Why buy Organics Organics vs Natural Facts