Because of the blow to their reputation, the couple suffered losses of about NT$20 million (US$618,000). They were forced to sell their farm machinery and food production equipment to offset the deficits.
However, with encouragementsfrom their friends and reaffirming their dedication to eco-friendly agriculture, they soon decided to try to revive the business.
Amid growing competition from other organic food companies owned by big businesses, the couple adopted a strategy of diversifying into products such as colorful vegetables rarely seen in Taiwan.
They now only contract out cultivation to reputable farmers.
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