Through its Measures for Achievement of Decarbonization and Resilience law, Japan is aiming for 25% of farmland to be organic by 2050. The Organic Standard reports that 0.6% of Japan’s farmland is managed organically, including certified and non-certified organic farms. The law, enacted in 2021, supports participatory guarantee systems as well as third party certification. Other targets include 50% reduction in risk-weighted use of chemical pesticide s, and 30% reduction in chemical fertilizer use.

Focusing on sustainably produced and organic food, the European Union, as in 2023, will use €185.9 million (approximately $203.3 million) for promoting EU agri-food products in 2024. About  €85.1 million is dedicated to promotion outside the EU, with an emphasis on China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and North America. Overall, €62 million will be earmarked for sustainably produced agrifood products, including €42 million for organic products. Goals of organic promotion include raising awareness of the EU organic logo and increasing use of organic products in Europe. 

The global market for organic vegetables is expected to reach $9.12 billion in 2024, and hit $11.11 billion in 2028, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com. The anticipated growth is driven by a focus on climate change resilience and adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, as well as an increasing preference for organic food and growth in restaurants and food service.

In a presentation on organic fruits and vegetables, Carsten Ahrenfeldt, Marketing Director of Organic Denmark, reported that 99.7% of Danes buy organic products at least once per year, and 75% buy organic products at least weekly. Organic food is 13.9 percent of all food consumed in Denmark. Despite some challenges, including Corona virus pandemic, war in Europe, and increasing prices in recent years, 38% of households buy 30% or more of their food as organic.

As an effort to preserve Italy’s food culture, the government has proposed a ban on cultivated meat and restrictions on labelling for plant-based products. Meat-based names such as ‘salami’ or ‘steak’ would be prohibited on meat alternatives. 

In order to better fulfill the potential of the organic sector to address climate and health issues, the Soil Association has initiated a drive to make organic products affordable, available and accessible to all in the United Kingdom. They intend to collaborate with people across the organic sector to make sure organic farms and products are valued, supported, and available at home and in public settings.

Rules about wine bottles shapes, seals, labeling and more will change in 2024 in the United Kingdom. Among other changes designed to reduce waste and administrative burdens, imported wines will no longer be required to have an importer address on the label.

The Canada Organic Trade Association will host its annual Organic Summit November 20, 2023 with speakers from around the world, an annual update from the Canada Organic Regime, workshops and break out groups, focused around the theme of Greenovation for the Next Generation. Buy tickets by November 10. Remote participation is an option.

Changes to sodium content limits and recommended energy and nutrient intakes are in place. The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is using new recommended energy and nutrient intakes as prescribed in the 2015 Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes as the reference standard in nutrition labelling of processed food products, planning food fortification program, nutrition advocacy, and formulating laws, among others.