Despite this slow down, industry sales in the US are coming off a stronger base compared to pre-pandemic and set to surpass $300b by 2024 and $400b by 2030 – up from the 7.7% increase in 2021 to $274b, Carlotta Mast, senior vice president and market leader at New Hope, told a packed room of … Read more
A new report from Ecovia Intelligence suggests that organic sales have seen a ‘hefty sales increase’ globally. Online retailers are reporting the highest sales growth. In the US, Whole Foods Market has started limiting the number of its online grocery customers because of unprecedented demand. Meanwhile in the UK, Abel & Cole reported a 25% … Read more
Germany is the largest market for organic food in Europe. According to figures from industry body Bund Ökologische Lebensmittelwirtschaft (BÖLW), the organic market grew to a value of €14.99 billion last year, up from €12.26 billion in 2019. Germans bought 22% more organic food and beverages during a period that saw organic sales increase at … Read more
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You won’t find fried chicken, cheeseburgers, or fries on the Botanika Cafe menu. This new restaurant in Ridgefield recently opened at 424 Main Street and is the area’s new plant-based eatery. Some may call the Botanika Cafe a health food restaurant or a high vibe eatery. According to starseedkitchen.com, high vibration foods are those full … Read more
European Union’s Farm To Fork intends to create a more sustainable food system across the continent. getty USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has recently downplayed the European Union’s ambitious Farm To Fork strategy. Farm To Fork is the cornerstone of the European Green Deal, and puts sustainability at the heart of the world’s largest … Read more
April 20, 2020 – 15:10 BST Nicholas Murphy Find out which foods you should buy organic: the fruit, vegetables and grains you should always try to buy organic. See the ‘dirty dozen’ and ‘clean fifteen’… Still battling with the classic supermarket conundrum of whether to buy organic or not? Shoppers have long questioned … Read more
There are many compost methods to consider including open-air, direct, tumbler, worm farm, effective microorganisms (EMO), hot, cold, and a combination of any of the former. It can seem overwhelming, but technically, there are only three types of composting: aerobic, anaerobic, and vermicomposting. You can narrow down your options by considering the space you have … Read more
Photo Credit: veeterzy / Shutterstock As the force that feeds and nourishes the population, agriculture is one of the most vital industries in the US economy. To accommodate the country’s growth over the years, agricultural practices have evolved to become more efficient, capable of reliably meeting the population’s daily needs. But these efficient practices also … Read more
As demand for organic produce rises and in an effort to help growers connect with organic-seeking consumers, the National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFRTA) and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) have formed a strategic alliance. Through this alliance, the NLFRTA will become a part of OTA’s Farmer Advisory Council, and work with OTA … Read more
In South Korea, organic foods are associated with health benefits, and even high prices haven’t deterred local consumer demand for such products, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and skyrocketed. the demand for foods with benefits for health and well-being. “Regular food prices in South Korea are already considered very expensive compared to standard food … Read more
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According to Regina Lee Fechter, vice president of innovation and e-commerce at Happy Family Organics, which makes non-perishable products for pregnant mothers and babies to infants, toddlers and toddlers, the overall fresh baby food market has not performed as well as some retailers and gamers in the space may have waited. “We’ve seen a lot … Read more
Want to go organic without the hassle of finding a different grower for all your production needs? Well, it’s actually a lot easier than you think! About a year ago, our editor Anna Pellegrin Hartley wrote about three WeChat mini-programs that will deliver organic products right to your doorstep. However, our latest discovery is an … Read more
Increased sales of the natural and organic products segment are forecast for 2021 + 6.6% to $ 271 billion and expected to exceed $ 300 billion by 2023, Outperforming Total Food and Beverage Growth, According to New Hope. Speaking to FoodNavigator-USA, Priscilla Zee, director of General Mills’ organic and natural products portfolio business unit that … Read more
Are organic foods healthier? Are they worth the extra money at the grocery store? In the wake of a media frenzy that led to a September 2012 Stanford University “study” claiming to answer these questions, many people were left wondering. The Stanford newspaper made headlines in the media sphere. Many read something like, “Is organic … Read more
Organic produce may have less pesticide residue than conventionally grown produce. But the amounts for both are within levels for safe consumption. Image: Thinkstock These foods are grown without fertilizers, pesticides, and other synthetic additives. But are they better for you? Walk through any grocery store today and you’ll probably see more shelf space dedicated … Read more