শুধু রক্ত নয়, আমি আমার চোখ, কিডনী, দাত আরো যা যা দেবার মতো, তার সবই দিতে চাই ; এখন দরকার হলে এখনই । কোথায় আসতে হবে বললেই চলে আসবো , আমাকে মেরে ,কেটে টুকরো টুকরো করে যার যেটা লাগবে নিয়ে নেবেন । আর সন্ধানী বা কোন হাসপাতালে একটা খবর দেবেন, যাতে ওরা বাকিটা নি

Organic Food in the U.S.A. By Aldo Defilippi, Executive Director of AmCham Peru . Supermarkets shelves offer a growing number of organic products that, even though at the beginning they were considered a fashion trend and only to be found in naturist and specialized stores, today they represent an important market niche and it is not surprising that everytime more cosumers buy these types of products as a result of their new consumption habits. According to the info given by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) the industry of organic products in the U.S. including fresh and processed food, personal care articles, nutritional supplements, fibers, flowers and pet food grew 17% during 2005, amounting to sales for about $14.6 billion. In this analysis made by the OTA, organic food sales during 2005 represented only 2.5% of total food sales in the United States. But it is certain that this percentage will continue to grow. In fact, it is estimated that the penetration level of organic products has increased by nearly 20% annualy since 1997, while the average annual growth of the food industry is between 2-3%. However, not anyone can sell organic products in the United States. Thus, a certified organic product needs to be produced accordingly with strict standards verified by a federal office or a private independent organization. The certification process includes inspections in the crop fields or processing plants, as well as the detailed mainteinance of records and periodic analysis of soil and water in order to make sure that the producers and those who handle the products are complying with standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With respect to market access, due to the increasing interest of U.S. consumers for organic foods, there has been a radical change in the way they are commercialized. Actually, this type of food is only found in specialty stores of natural products like Whole Food or in the shelves of supermarkets such as Kroger and Wal-Mart. Due to all this, the American market offers diverse opportunities for Peruvian exporters, as much as for those of traditional foods (fruits and fresh vegetables), as well as the growing market of processed food and organic supplies. However, in all cases, the first step in order to be able to export products with the “organic” label is to have the mandatory certification that classifies the product as such.