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The food industry in the United States generated nearly $900 billion in sales in 2000.
Understanding the scale of the food industry can inform marketing strategies.
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Food companies in 2000 generated nearly $900 billion in sales.
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Food Politics
Marion Nestle · 2019
DOI 10.1525/9780520955066
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