Organic Foods Annotated Bibliography

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This source features the research of Andrew Ellison, the editor of the London Times. This article clearly shows support towards the purpose, that buying organic food is a waste of money. Opposing Viewpoints state, that unbiased government agency published a report, concluding organic food does not have a greater nutritional value than conventional produce. Furthermore, blind taste test have been done constructed, and the results suggested that there was no difference in the taste between the two. While the author claims that organic food being healthier is bogus, Andrew Ellison does show bias. That being said, the audience is likely made by folks who agree with Andrew Ellison, about organic foods having no potential difference than conventional foods. This main aspects that Andrew Ellison shares, is that experiments have been tested to back up his statements. I found this resource linked to Opposing Viewpoints after searching for Organic vs Conventional Foods.
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David Kesmodel’s report shows research on stores like Walmart and Supervalu that are open this line, plan to meet the consumer demands for organic food; basically are trying to get the consumers to shop there, rather than a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Thus, boosting organic store brands, will generate higher profit margins for grocers of about 15% of retail sales. Kesmodel’s shows bias against stores making profit on organic brands, when there is no essential difference in convention produce. That being said, the audience is likely made of those who agree with Kesmodel’s claim about stores making profit on organic foods is prosperous. This source provides the research of how popular the organic brands are becoming in the U.S. I found this resource linked on the National Newspaper Core report after searching for Organic vs Conventional

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