Big prospects for organic aquaculture
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Why are organic products getting the consumers' nod in Asia and in other parts of the world? As consumers today are becoming increasingly aware of the issues concerning food safety, there emerges a positive perception of organic and eco-labeled food products which has given rise to an emerging niche market for such products in recent years. Such development is evident in the increasing demand for organically or naturally produced products, for which consumers are willing to pay a premium price.
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Abello, M. M. (2010, March 11). Big prospects for organic aquaculture. Manila Bulletin, p. B-5.
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Aquaculture; Consumers; Food safety; Marketing; Aquaculture economics; Economics; Fish culture; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Fish meal; Environmental impact; INFOFISH Technical Advisory Services; Department of Fisheries (DoF)-Thailand; Common Fund for Commodities (CFC); Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Singh, Tarlochan; Ferdouse, Fatima; Ruangpan, Lilia; Wongchida, Niracha; Malaysia; Makati City; Germany; Switzerland; Thailand
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