date:May 30, 2016
level in 2010 were more than 20% higher than the non-organic prices for 16 of the 17 products analyzed in the study. Organic spinach, at 7%, was the only product below 20%.
Most premium prices fluctuated, meaning they did not steadily increase or decrease over the seven years. The premium prices steadily decreased for organic spinach, canned beans and coffee. The premium price for organic spinach plunged to 7% in 2010 from 57% in 2004. The premium price for organic canned beans dropped to