Boston, Mass.-Converted Organics Inc., which uses a proprietary thermal process to produce organic fertilizer from food wastes, has reported that sales from Jan.1 to May 31, 2010, were $1.85 million, or 90 percent higher than the same period in 2009. Company officials said the year-over-year sales growth is largely attributable to a continued increase in customer demand for organic fertilizer programs. “The growth in our fertilizer business is a direct result of increased recognition of our products as a safe, natural, effective way to improve crop yields while lowering costs,” said Marketing Vice President David Flannery. “During the past several months, we have seen a significant increase in interest across each of our primary target markets – major growers, specialty agricultural retailers, professional lawn care providers. and consumers.”
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