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Italy: rising turnover of organic fruit and vegetables
Trade Trade
09.06.2017 EditorIn 2016, per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables in Italy was 152 kg. Around 9 million tonnes were sold, with consumers opting increasingly for organic fruit and vegetables.
France: organic retail continues to expand
Trade Trade
06.06.2017 Kai KreuzerAs last year, France is excelling with high growth rates in the organic sector. In terms of both land area and turnover, the increase is impressive. The expansion of the specialist wholefood trade in France continues unabated. In the first four months of 2017 (middle of December 2016 to middle of April 2017) 61 specialist organic stores and organic supermarkets were opened. The average retail area measured 335 m². Total turnover of the organic industry, including catering, is around 7 billion euros.
Germany: 4.4 billion euros turnover with "No Genetic Engineering" food
Trade Trade
30.05.2017 EditorThe Verband Lebensmittel ohne Gentechnik (VLOG) – Association of Food without Genetic Engineering – is continuing its upward trajectory. In the first quarter of 2017 turnover grew by 12.5 percent.
Fraud cases in the US: how conventional became organic
Trade Trade
30.05.2017 EditorThe Washington Post reports the case of three shipments of so-called organic corn and soy to the USA. After thorough research, it established the origin of the shipments and revealed organic fraud on a massive scale. After the article was published the Organic Trade Association (OTA) calls on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Organic Program to thoroughly and immediately complete investigations of any reports of fraudulent imported organic livestock feed either alleged in the story or otherwise reported by trade.
Goa Organic
Trade Trade
04.04.2017 EditorGoa’s melting-pot, culturally diverse population and ‘Popular Vacation Destination’ status have made it home to an ebullient organic community. Its golden beaches, verdant landscape, and languid pace serve as a befitting backdrop to the many organic and eco friendly enterprises that are being promoted by residents—mostly expats. From organic restaurants to organic textile boutiques, organic groceries and even an organic urban farming initiative, the state has plenty to offer on the organic spectrum. First published in Pure & Eco India,
Sweden: New sales record for the organic market
Trade Trade
14.03.2017Organic food sales increased by 3.9 billion Swedish Krona (SEK) (€390m) to 25.4 billion SEK (€2.54 billion) in 2016. Organic food sales rose from 7.7 percent to 8.7 percent of the total food market, and online sales stand out with organic food sales now 25 percent of the market. The organic market has been growing for 20 consecutive years and is expected to double within the next 10-year period.
Euromonitor released data of organic and free from market
Trade Trade
09.03.2017 EditorAccording to a new research, foods and beverages offering health benefits, such as free-from and organic , drove sales in 2016 with around 7%.
EU-Chile: organic trade agreement to be signed
Trade Trade
08.03.2017 EditorOn 6 March 2017, the European Council adopted a decision on the signing of an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Chile on trade in organic products.
Eosta CEO: “Not profit at any price!”
Trade Trade
03.03.2017 EditorA recent pilot study on the true cost of food underlines that a conventional economic system does not pay in the long term, as it destroys the natural resources that we need to live. Volkert Engelsman, CEO of Eosta, has called upon the major food companies to question the economic system, with its pursuit of short-term profits, and finally adopt a sustainable approach.
Italy: organic export heavyweight
Trade Trade
24.02.2017 EditorAccording to estimates by the Italian industry association AssoBio sales of organic products amounted to 4.2 billion euros in 2015.
Organic worldwide 50.9 million hectares and market exceeds 80 billion US Dollars
Trade Trade
15.02.2017The positive trend seen in the past years continues: Consumer demand is increasing, reflected in the significant market growth. More farmers cultivate organically, more land is certified organic, and 179 countries report organic farming activities, as shown in the 2017 edition of the study “The World of Organic Agriculture” (data per end of 2015). The statistical yearbook is published by FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International and launched at BioFach on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, from 4.00 to 4.45 pm in Hall Shanghai, NCC East. A summary with many graphics you can find here.
Ireland: organic market grows by nearly 24 %
Trade Trade
01.02.2017 EditorAs the German Agricultural Market Information Company (Deutsche Agrarmarkt Informationsgesellschaft - AMI) reports, in 2016 the Irish organic market grew by 23.7 % compared with the year before.
Scotland's organic market is growing continuously
Trade Trade
01.02.2017 EditorAccording to the Organic Market Report 2016 of the British Soil Association, Scotland experienced stable market growth last year, and it was a major contributor to overall growth in Britain.
Wessanen buys Spanish organic food company
Trade Trade
25.01.2017 EditorThe Dutch food company Royal Wessanen bought a manufacturer and distributor of organic brands in Spain for €67m.
France: boost to growth of the organic industry
Trade Trade
24.01.2017 Kai KreuzerOrganics are booming in France: the semi-state Agence Bio is anticipating growth in turnover of an amazing 20% for 2016. Statistically, 21 farms in France convert to organic every day. At the end of June 2016 France had 31,880 organic farmers. The area of organic land rose in consequence to over 1.5 million hectares, which equates to approximately 6% of all agricultural land.
UK: 10 million Euro EU funding for the organic sector
Trade Trade
17.01.2017 EditorUnder the headline „UK Organic Sector backed by EU Funding“ the British Organic Trade Board (OTB) informed, that the OTB, in partnership with Organic Denmark, have been successful in a joint funding application to the EU to promote the organic food and drink sector.
India: e-commerce with organics is well underway
Trade Trade
17.01.2017In 2016 India had about 160 million online shoppers. According to a study by US market research company eMarketer, they generated turnover of the equivalent of more than 23 billion US dollars. Compared with 2015 that was a rise of almost 76%. Forecasts of double-digit growth by 2020 show the potential that online trade offers in this emerging country. Many online retailers have invested in selling organic products, natural cosmetics and natural textiles and their businesses has proved to be successful. Two examples are OrganicShop and BigBasket.
The Italian market: strong organic growth in 2016
Trade Trade
16.01.2017 Editor2016 could be a boom year in Italy in terms of both the production and consumption of organic products, explained Assobio, the National Association of Manufacturers and Distribution of Organic and Natural Products.
Germany: sales of organic vegetables booming
Trade Trade
12.01.2017 EditorAccording to surveys by the German agricultural information service AMI, there was high demand for organic vegetables in 2016. From January to November consumers bought 8% more and the money spent on organic vegetables rose by 10%.
Review of the year 2016
Trade Trade
27.12.2016Not an easy year - politically as well as for the organic industry. Although turnover is still growing political developments as in the UK, in Turkey and the US will all impact on to the organic sector. The worldwide organic movement is working on new ideas and is fighting very hard against GMO and pesticides. Looking back over the organic year, we are summarising important events, market data, developments, trends and reports from Europe and across the world. Please join us for our review! Many more themes are available in our archive and on YouTube and Twitter.
Equivalence between China and New Zealand
Trade Trade
16.12.2016 EditorChina and New Zealand have concluded an historic equivalence agreement. The countries agreed to recognize each other's certified organic products as such. This means that a Chinese certificate is valid in New Zealand and vice versa.
BioFach China 2016 show report released
Trade Trade
12.12.2016 Editor16,546 visitors from all over the world came together with 337 exhibitors at the Shanghai World Expo Convention Center (SWEECC), for the tenth Biofach China. The next event will take place on May 25 – 27 at the same venue.
USDA: public-private partnerships to support regional food supply
Trade Trade
29.11.2016 EditorU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Lillian Salerno announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago.
China: e-commerce and cross-border model are on the rise
Trade Trade
22.11.2016 EditorWith rising demand for foreign products and a fast growing e-commerce sector new platforms for cross-border consumption are growing dynamically. The government is pushing the trend.
French organics a fast rise with a quick fall?
Trade Trade
17.11.2016 EditorFrance is known for being very protective over their local products. The Fédération Nationale d’Agriculture Biologique (Fnab) launched its 6th national campaign last September. The Fnab was created almost 40 years ago to give a voice to organic producers.
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