In a year marked by significant challenges for small family farms and rural communities, Organic Valley, the largest cooperative of organic farmers in the nation, is not just seeking more milk but actively welcoming more farmers. The cooperative brought 84 family farms into its fold in 2023, demonstrating a robust response to the trend of farm loss and agricultural consolidation. The EU is “very unlikely” to meet its target of 25% organic agriculture for 2030, as it would take almost double the current rate of progress to reach the goal, according to the European Environment Agency. As per The Business Research Company’s organic fruits and vegetables global market report 2024, the organic fruits and vegetables market has witnessed robust growth, reaching $43.47 billion in 2023 and is poised to escalate further, projecting a substantial increase to $47.7 billion in 2024. This surge is fueled by several factors, including heightened consumer health awareness, environmental concerns, and an escalating preference for local and seasonal produce. Retail organic produce sales still have momentum, but inflation and an uneven economy have slowed growth. Scan data from Circana shows that organic produce sales in 2022 totaled $7.78 billion, up 1.9% from 2021. Eating organic food – which is produced without synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering – appeals to many people. However, the higher price tag associated with these items can be a barrier for households with limited grocery budgets. If that’s the case, try these tips.
Organic Fruits And Vegetables Global Market Set to Surge with Projected Growth of $68.5 Billion by 2028 As Per The Business Research Company’s Organic Fruits And Vegetables Global Market Report 2024
As per The Business Research Company’s organic fruits and vegetables global market report 2024, the organic fruits and vegetables market has witnessed robust growth, reaching $43.47 billion in 2023 and is poised to escalate further, projecting a substantial increase to $47.7 billion in 2024. This surge is fueled by several factors, including heightened consumer health awareness, environmental concerns, and an escalating preference for local and seasonal produce.
How to Eat Organic on a Budget
Eating organic food – which is produced without synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering – appeals to many people. However, the higher price tag associated with these items can be a barrier for households with limited grocery budgets. If that’s the case, try these tips.
EU off track to meet 25% organic target by 2030, study warns
The EU is “very unlikely” to meet its target of 25% organic agriculture for 2030, as it would take almost double the current rate of progress to reach the goal, according to the European Environment Agency.
Organic Valley Flips the Script in 2023 by Welcoming Dozens of Family Farms into the Cooperative Amidst Farm Crisis
In a year marked by significant challenges for small family farms and rural communities, Organic Valley, the largest cooperative of organic farmers in the nation, is not just seeking more milk but actively welcoming more farmers. The cooperative brought 84 family farms into its fold in 2023, demonstrating a robust response to the trend of farm loss and agricultural consolidation.
Organic produce health halo still shines, but consumers wary of inflation
Retail organic produce sales still have momentum, but inflation and an uneven economy have slowed growth. Scan data from Circana shows that organic produce sales in 2022 totaled $7.78 billion, up 1.9% from 2021.
