Past Reports
May 31, 2017

Organic Milk Market Report 2017

Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo), comprised of over 200 farmer members across the UK who produce 65 percent of the UK’s organic milk supply, has published the Organic Milk Market Report 2017. The report reviews global demand for organic products and the global organic dairy market, with an emphasis on the UK market and export opportunities. Among the findings: UK organic milk volumes increased by 4.4% in 2016, in contrast to the standard milk category which fell by 1.9% during the same period, and the number of households purchasing organic milk increased 15 percent over the last year. 

May 31, 2017

EU Organic Aquaculture

The European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture products has issued a 48-page report on EU Organic Aquaculture. Along with a look at the state of organic aquaculture production by country, the report examines organic aquaculture by species, economic performance, and the demand for organic seafood. The report says that organic products accounted for almost 4% of the total aquaculture production and reached approximately 50,000 tonnes in 2015. The main producer of farmed organic aquaculture products is Ireland, with 44% of the EU total organic production followed by Italy (17%), the United Kingdom (7%) and France (6%).

Jun 6, 2017

Worldwide: U.S. Organic Trade Data: 2011 to 2016

Organic exports are an increasing share of US agricultural exports, and the top five organic exports by dollar value, based on the available tracking codes, are apples, lettuce, grapes, strawberries, and spinach. For some commodities (corn and soy, for example), organic imports have spiked, indicating a need for additional domestic production.

Jul 17, 2017

Canada The State of Organics: Federal-Provincial-Territorial Performance Report 2017

This report from the Canada Organic Trade Association analyzes and tracks the existing organic regulations, policies and programming within the federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments.

Feb 7, 2018

USDA GAIN Report: EU Organic Boom Brings Opportunities for U.S. Exporters

The organic food market in the European Union (EU) is booming. U.S. organic exports to the EU may have reached record levels in 2017. Good prospects exist for U.S. organic products such as sweet potatoes, fresh produce, dried fruit and nuts, specialty grains, and processed products as well as premium products. This report provides an overview of the policy and trade situation in EU member states, regarding U.S. organic exports.

Related News

Nov 16, 2017

Australia: Organic market keeps growing

Total value of the organic market in Australia is expected to reach AU$2 billion by 2018. In some categories, demand is outstripping supply in Australia and around the world, including grains, fruit and vegetables, livestock feed and red meat. More than two-thirds of Australian households reported purchasing at least one organic product in 2016, with fruit and vegetables, dairy and home-cooking ingredients the leading categories that year. Most shoppers in Australia buy organic products at the supermarket, and 44 percent of shoppers look for a certification logo. 

Oct 31, 2017

Denmark: Organic farmland to increase 19 percent

With organic food sales up 14 percent at retailers and 21 percent in food service between 2014-2016, more Danish farmers are planning to go organic. Nearly 1000 farmers have applied for funding to convert, which is expected to increase organic farmland in Denmark by 19 percent.
 

Oct 10, 2017

United Kingdom: Soil Association report examines supply chain challenges

Soil Association Certification has taken a closer look at organic supply chains in a new report, ‘Organic Supply Chain 2017: Challenges and Opportunities’ that includes a range of case studies, showcasing brands and businesses with inspiring solutions. The report makes key recommendations for strengthening supply chains, including: making effective use of tech solutions that improve efficiency and confidence; increasing transparency and better collaboration along the supply chain to affirm trust and build market stability; reducing UK reliance on organic imports to support domestic production; and developing understanding of growth markets such as export and foodservice to maximize success.

Sep 24, 2017

United Kingdom: Organic market up 6.3% since 2016

Fresh produce, dairy and processed foods are fueling organic sales in the UK, as they are tipped to exceed a record £2.2bn (€2.5bn) by the end of the year.

Sep 19, 2017

Germany: OTA to host BioFach pavilion

The Organic Trade Association will  host a pavilion at BioFach 2018, February 14-17 in Nuremberg, Germany. Participants must promote certified organic product of 51% or more U.S. origin ingredients by value or volume, and provide provide an organic certificate for each product to be exhibited. Register by October 6; preference given to first time exhibitors.  

Sep 13, 2017

Canada: More Canadians choosing organic

The Canadian organic market is rapidly expanding, with two in three Canadians (66%) spending at least some of their weekly grocery budget on organic items, up a staggering 10 points from 56% in 2016. Fresh produce remains the most purchased category, with 76 percent of organic choppers choosing fruits and vegetables. Households with children are more likely to buy organic, and 83 percent of millennials purchase organic food. The regular grocery store or supermarket (80%, +5 points from 2016) remains the most popular destination for buying organic foods, followed by mass retailers (39% in 2017 and 2016), and natural health stores (24% in 2017 and 2016).

Sep 11, 2017

Korea: OTA to promote US organic products via Facebook

The Organic Trade Association opened a liaison office in Korea, and will launch a new Facebook page to communicate with Korean consumers beginning September 2017. This channel will educate the trade, consumers and media about US organic products, and increase the awareness of USDA Organic Seal, and organic in general. OTA is seeking samples of US produced, USDA certified organic products showcasing the USDA seal, as well as businesses that may be interested in in-person marketing events in Korea. Samples will be sent directly to highly engaged social media users. Contact Monique Marez at the Organic Trade Association for more information.
 

Sep 7, 2017

Taiwan: Report examines barriers to trade

A report from the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network examines the barriers to exporting US organic products to Taiwan. Taiwan authorities are working to promote organic production and consumption, and increase exports. New organic regulations are expected by the end of the year, and among the provisions the legislation seeks to pressure countries to recognize Taiwan’s organic products by ceasing recognition of other trading partners’ organic products if they do not recognize Taiwan’s organic system as equivalent within one year. Among the barriers to trade, imported organic products must apply to Taiwan authorities for approval to be labeled as organic even if Taiwan has recognized the exporting countries’ organic standards as equivalent. In addition, Taiwan has a de facto zero tolerance for traces of any unapproved substances. 

Sep 1, 2017

France: Organic specialty stores seeing more sales growth than supermarket channel

Organic specialty retailers continue to see higher sales growth (over 20 percent) compared to supermarkets, and have 44 percent of the market share for organic fruits, vegetables, and grocery products. In 2016, France had 2606 organic specialty shops which , increased organic sales area compared to 2015 and were more profitable than conventional retailers.
 

Sep 1, 2017

France: Organic sales show double-digit growth

French shoppers spent €7.147 billion on organic food in 2016, with food purchased for home consumption up 21.7 percent compared to 2015. More than half of the sales value came from fresh produce. Imported organic products accounted for 24 percent of the market, with half of imports coming form other European Union countries, and 43 percent of remaining imports are tropical products or foods not produced in quantity in France. Meanwhile, 89 percent of French people used organic products in 2016, with 69 percent using organic products at least once per month.