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Article: Organic food fever catches up in Delhi
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- The Hindustan Times
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- December 17, 2006
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New Delhi, Dec 17 -- Delivering organic food at the doorsteps is becoming a sunrise industry in the national capital as more and more people are opting for healthier lifestyles - where food plays a defining part.
"Money is no more a factor when it comes to leading a healthier life. Awareness towards organic food is growing. It's certainly a positive sign," said Vandana Shiva, director of Navdanya, a leading organic food products company.
"People in Delhi are ready to pay more for quality and healthy food," Shiva, who is also a noted environmental activist, told IANS.
She added that even otherwise, the price difference between organic and normal food products is not all that much.
"Everyone ...