Jul 28, 2018
As the standard of living has improved in China, so has interest in imported food. According to the General Administration of Customs, China’s total food imports were up 25 percent year on year to $58.28 billion last year. Meat, oil, dairy and seafood are the most popular imports.
Jul 15, 2018
Kazakhstan plans to increase organic soybean production in the next seven years to reach 3.9 million metric tons, a 15-fold increase. They hope to export to Europe and China. Currently, less than one percent of the country’s agricultural land is dedicated to organic production.
Jul 1, 2018
A free report from EcoLogical.bio on The Organic Sector in Spain 2018 revealed that the domestic market in Spain is valued at €1.686 million, and the organic food is 1.69 percent of the food market there. In addition, per capita spending on organic products is up 12.58 percent since 2015.
Jun 1, 2018
Organizers of the upcoming NATEXPO show anticipate the organic market in France will reach €12 billion within two years, reports Organic and Wellness News. Organic sales increased 17 percent in 2016.
Jun 1, 2018
Fresh Plaza reported that a spokesperson from fruit and vegetable distributor Grupa Owoce Natury discussed the culture of buying produce directly from local markets or farm stands. Shoppers feel that buying organic products direct makes the product more authentic and trustworthy.
May 31, 2018
Canada Organic Trade Association’s annual organic agriculture by the numbers report “Organic Agriculture in the Prairies” found that organic farmland expanded from 1.4 to 1.6 million acres from 2015 to 2016, and in 2016, there were 1632 certified organic operations in the Prairies. The 16-page report is available for free.
May 28, 2018
The French National Assembly passed an Agriculture and Food Bill that will require half the food served in public canteens to be either organic, local or produced to meet certain environmental standards by 2022. Organic produce must be at least 20 percent of the food. The Senate will also need to pass the bill.
May 24, 2018
Four food trends identified by the New Zealand-based Fonterra dairy company include: A shift toward natural; increased interest in premium products; customization and snacking before and after dinner. In addition, wealthy educated young shoppers are seeking out information online, especially via mobile devices, to find safe high-quality nutritious food.
May 24, 2018
IFOAM – Organics International, Naturland and FiBL are working to build up organic competence in selected Green Innovation Centers in 14 countries, including Cameroon, Malawi and Mali. Local market development is part of the plan, along with training for farmers.
May 17, 2018
Statistics compiled by the United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) show that the number of organic operations in the UK is up 3.5 percent since 2016, and organically farmed land is up 1.9 percent to 2.9 percent of the total farmed area on agricultural holdings. Pasture is the most common organic land use.
May 14, 2018
Market research from Mintel forecasts 6.6 percent compound annual growth rate in dairy sales until 2022. Despite lower per capita rates of consumption than in Japan or the United States, yogurt and cheese are expected to have consistent sales increases. In addition, urban Chinese consumers prefer imported dairy products.
May 11, 2018
Shoppers in London can try organic food, see cooking demos, enjoy music and entertainment, and more at the Go Organic Festival, September 8-9, 2018 in Battersea Park. Organized by Diversified Communications UK, the family-friendly event is expected to attract as many as 15,000 people.
May 10, 2018
Sales of organic food and beverages increased 31 percent form 2016 to 2017, and the market share is now 13.3 percent according to Statistic Denmark. Over half of Danes by organic food every week, and organic products are readily available in grocery stores.
May 8, 2018
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India has proposed labeling packaged foods that are made with five percent or more genetically modified ingredients. Final regulations are expected in about two months.
May 5, 2018
Official statistics from the agricultural ministry showed 132 organic producers in the country. Smallholders and beekeepers will for the first time receive subsidies for organic production. May 5, 2018
May 1, 2018
One in ten fresh food items sold in Switzerland last year was organic, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture. The market share of organic products rose from 4.6% in 2007 to 9% in 2017, while the share of fresh organic food sold in Switzerland rose from just under 6% to 11.5% over the same period.
Apr 30, 2018
Household spending on organic food is up to 16.9 percent, and more than 6 in 10 Australian households say they buy organic in any given year, according to the annual market report from Australian Organic.
Currently worth AUS$2.4 billion, the organic market is booming. Retail sales are estimated at AUS$1.6 billion – up 88 per cent since 2012 – accounting for 70 per cent of Australia’s organic market.
The report found that for many Australians, environmental and food safety factors, along with freshness, taste and quality are the most important drivers for making organic purchases.
Consumers see organic products as having the following top benefits: ‘Chemical-free’ (82%) and ‘Additive-free’ (71%), and ‘Environmentally friendly’ (70%). Cost continues to be the biggest barrier for 67 percent of consumers, but that’s down from 76 percent in 2016.
Apr 19, 2018
On April 19, 2018, the European Parliament approved new European Union regulations for organic production and labeling; once the Council of European Union ministers formally approved the changes, the new rules will apply beginning January 2021. Key provisions: Imports will have to comply with EU standards, as current equivalence agreements will be phased out within the next five years. Derogations allowing the use of non-organic seeds and livestock in organic production are set to expire in 2035. Risk-based inspections will be used throughout the organic supply chain. ‘Mixed’ farms with organic and non-organic production will be allowed.
Apr 18, 2018
Japan intends to apply the organic Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) to foods that contain ingredients of animal origin on April 1, 2019. Japan is accepting comments regarding the enforcement date until May 15, 2018. Because the current U.S.-Japan Organic Equivalency Arrangement does not include products that contain ingredients of animal origin, all U.S. animal products will need to be deemed equivalent or be certified to the JAS organic standard once Japan’s revision enters into force.
Apr 16, 2018
Although milk is the principal product of the region, organic fruit, vegetable and meat production is increasing. Over 20 percent of the farms in the region are organic.
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