Organic Food – Does It Really Makes a Difference?

Organic Food – Does It Really Makes a Difference?

Submitted By: JIANGHAO YAN (Leon)

Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management

Shannon College of Hotel Management

October 2012

Word Count: 1976 (with reference 2365)
Table of Contents

Abstract ______________________________________________________ 3

1. Introduction of Organic Food _________________________________ 3
1.1. Definition of Organic Food 3
1.2. Consumer’s Awareness of Healthy Eating 3

2. Debate of Difference between Organic Food and Conventional Food 4
2.1. Standpoint of Organic Food Is Better Than Conventional Food 4
2.1.1. Healthiness and Food Safety 4
2.1.2. Taste of Organic Food 5
2.1.3. Environment Friendly 5
2.2. Viewpoint of No Difference between Organic Food and Conventional Food 6

3. Consumers’ Perspective of Differences among Organic
Food, Conventional Food and Genetically Modified (GM)
Food, and Their Impact on Hospitality Industry ___________________ 6

4. Conclusion and Recommendation ______________________________ 8

Reference List ____________________________________________________ 9

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to research the difference that organic food can make in contrast with the conventional food. There are increasing debates about whether the organic food really makes a difference. Organic food has been commonly seen as better taste, healthy,