(A) It was a time when managers had to take a serious look at every aspect of their production process and make improvements where necessary.

(B) Over the last half-century, organic farming has become a driving force in the world’s food market.

(C) As a result, some people believe it is now time to re-assess many companies in terms of the standards they agreed to some years ago.

(D) In the late 1900s, food manufacturers were challenged by the organic community to ensure they were using ingredients that had been produced in natural healthy ways.

(E) Whether these systems have been maintained seems questionable, particularly as contracts depend so heavily on efficiency and quick sales.