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31 Aug 2018

Consistent growth for organic produce  

New figures have shown that organic food sales have grown 4% in 2018 thanks to strong dairy and fresh produce sales.

The figures, over 12 months ending June 2018, shows seven consecutive years of growth for organic produce. Total sales grew by 5.3%, while dairy, the largest overall market sector for organic, saw sales increase by 3.5%.

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Liz Bowles, Soil Association’s head of farming said, “Sales in 2018 are continuing to grow although all UK agricultural businesses are suffering from the unprecedented drought and heat which has affected large parts of the globe.”

Consumer research undertaken by the sustainable farming charity found several factors have bolstered organic growth.

The research found that ‘healthiness’ and ‘taste and inspiration’ are increasingly important to consumers. The growth in fresh produce is in line with this trend, as health-conscious consumers increasingly look to organic as a sign of health, particularly amongst younger demographics.

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