{"id":829,"date":"2020-01-02T20:49:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T19:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?p=829"},"modified":"2024-02-18T13:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T12:43:40","slug":"organic-food-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/organic-food-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Food Statistics About the 2024 Market (Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food options are becoming a staple in grocery stores as more consumers show an interest in a healthier lifestyle and becoming more ecologically aware.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the leading <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that reveal the reasons for this industry\u2019s growth and the future trends that consumers can expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more countries are developing new organic food laws and guidelines to ensure consumers can trust anything labeled and sold as organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, agricultural land for organic food is expanding around the globe in order to feed the increasing demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the future, this will lead to reduced prices of organic options, making it more affordable for more consumers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on and find out about the past, current, and future statistics of naturally grown and organic food options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Top 10 <\/b><b>Organic Food Trends<\/b><b> and Statistics (Editor\u2019s Pick)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer risk can be reduced by 25% by eating organic foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.7% of food sold in the United States is organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, the total sales of organic food increased by 5.3% in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62% of Americans reveal they would choose organic if it were more affordable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2016, the US reached a total of \u20ac38.9 billion in organic food retail sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food industry trends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that the share of newly launched organic products increased to 10% in 2019, globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last 3 years in the UK, there\u2019s been a 52% increase in the number of vegetarians and a 104% increase in vegans.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over a 4-year period, there was an 18% increase in the sales of organic deli lunch meat in the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44% of Polish organic food consumers choose organic due to health reasons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic pet food sales increased by 10.2% in 2018.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lot more information about organic food awaits you in this infographic (and after it!):[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;908&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Organic Food Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>1. As a rule, organic food is grown and processed naturally without pesticides, fertilizers, or other potentially hazardous chemicals or animal byproducts.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HelpGuide)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the US, this means agricultural products must be grown without using bioengineered genes (producing GMOs), synthetic pesticides, sewage or sludge-based fertilizers, or petroleum-based fertilizers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a key <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fact about organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to remember is that not every country implements the same regulations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Livestock has particular requirements to fulfill before it can be considered organic.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HelpGuide)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For livestock raised for dairy products, eggs, and meat to be organic, it must be given organic feed and have access to the outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, organic livestock cannot be given growth hormones, antibiotics, or other animal by-products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Primarily eating organic foods reduces the risk of cancer by 25%.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NYTimes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A French study that followed 70,000 adults over the span of five years reveals that the group who consumed organic food most frequently had 25% fewer cancer diagnoses than those who never chose to eat organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most critical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about organic food benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. The chemicals used to produce non-organic food contribute to a variety of chronic diseases.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(betternutrition)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A report done by the Environmental Working Group with supporting data from the FDA revealed that conventional food can have up to 2,000 chemicals in it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are known to cause many health problems including, but not limited to, a variety of digestive issues, gut bacteria disruption, kidney stones, gout, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/mental-health-issues\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brain damage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, inflammation, hormone disruption, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/cancer-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also the pollution released when chemicals are used to speed up food production. When comparing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food vs. conventional food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, organic is healthier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>100% Organic vs. Organic vs. Made from Organic<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>5. Understanding the meaning behind different organic labels is crucial.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FamilyDoctor)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you switch, remember one of the most important <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: know your labels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c100% organic\u201d means the food has been grown and processed using FDA-approved methods and ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just \u201corganic\u201d means that 90% of the ingredients are organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMade from organic\u201d means at least 75% of the product\u2019s ingredients are organic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. The <\/b><b>organic pet food industry<\/b><b> will see a 9.08% annual growth by 2023.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MarketWatch)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased focus on the health and overall humanization of pets has led to an increase in the organic pet food market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conventional pet food has had links to a variety of health problems in pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with growing health issues such as skin problems, allergies, and digestive disorders, pet owners are considering healthier pet food alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The <\/b><b>Demographics of Organic Food Consumers<\/b><b> and the Current Market<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>7. In 2017, Switzerland had the highest per capita rate of organic food consumption.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Statista)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural and organic food industry,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Switzerland has the highest rate of organic food consumption, with the average Swiss consumer spending <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">288 on organic food in a year. Denmark and Sweden followed close behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. The total sales of organic food in the US increased by 5.9% in 2018.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Food Business News)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hasn\u2019t stopped it from booming, as we can see in the 2019 Organic Industry Survey by the Organic Trade Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food sales reached $47.9 billion and are expected to continue going up in the future due to greater interest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/exercise-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier lifestyles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and chemical-free foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sale of organic food in the US has resulted in the organic market growing by 6.3%, totaling $52.5 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. 5.7% of food sold in the United States is organic.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(GlobeNewswire)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food is readily available in nearly every store in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food facts and statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrate that organic isn\u2019t a niche market anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. In 14 countries, more than 10% of the farmland is organic.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(IFOAM)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around the globe, only 1.4% of farmland is organic, but some countries have a lot higher shares than others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The countries that have the most organic farmland are Liechtenstein at 37.9%, Samoa at 37.6%, and Austria at 24%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. In 2018, the total sales of organic food increased by 5.3% in the UK.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Soil Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This steady growth reveals that over \u00a345 million is spent on organic food in the UK. By 2020 the market is expected to be worth \u00a32.5 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food industry growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the UK is highly supported by the increase in the home delivery of organic foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. In 2016, the US reached a total of \u20ac38.9 billion in organic food retail sales.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(European Parliament)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US is the leader in organic food consumption, with the EU closely following behind them (\u20ac30.7 billion in retail sales).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lagging far behind with less than 10% in organic food consumption were China (\u20ac5.9 billion) and Canada (\u20ac3 billion).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. The <\/b><b>statistics on organic foods<\/b><b> show that 181 countries engaged in organic agriculture practices in 2019.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Organic eprints)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, 2.9 million farmers manage nearly 70 million hectares of land for organic agriculture on a worldwide scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s imperative to remember that even though a country is a leader in growing organic food, it doesn\u2019t always necessarily mean that the people living in said county consume more organic food than others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of organic food is grown for export, even though locally grown organic food is a lot healthier than imported.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. The <\/b><b>organic food statistics<\/b><b> show that India leads in the highest number of organic producers, with approximately 835,000 producers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Organic World)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the latest statistics, Asia has 6.1 million hectares of organic agricultural land, approximately 0.4% of all agricultural land in the whole region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although China, specifically, has the most agricultural land, India has the most producers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Organic Food Cost<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>15. In 2018, organic drinks and food cost $0.24 more each than conventional options.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Market Watch)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means they cost approximately 7.5% more than conventional food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a drop from 2014, when organic foods and drinks were at an additional $0.27 per unit, or 9% more than traditional food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of going organic has been one of the leading reasons people opt out of choosing organic over conventional options. But as we can see, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price of organic food vs. non-organic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is slowly narrowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. 62% of Americans reveal they would buy organic if it were more affordable.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Mintel)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, authenticity is another significant deterrent, with only 26% of shoppers claiming they trust most food labels marked organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 13% believe that organic foods are well-regulated. Still, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price difference between organic and non-organic food <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continues to be the leading reason consumers select conventional food options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. There are ways to buy organic for less.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HelpGuide)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of organic food vs. conventional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> food is still higher, consumers are turning to alternative shopping options. One of the most popular is choosing to shop at farmer\u2019s markets where local farmers sell their produce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another alternative option is joining a food co-op, and lastly, one can join a community-supported agricultural farm, or CSA. Other tips include buying organic produce that\u2019s in season and spending more time comparing prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Over the last 3 years in the UK, there\u2019s been a 52% increase in the number of vegetarians and a 104% increase in vegans.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Soil Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another driver for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food industry growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more individuals choosing a healthier diet that cuts out animal products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes hand in hand with choosing natural food options and a willingness to pay the price difference between conventional food options and organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/vegan-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan and vegetarian consumers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are generally inclined to purchasing organic as it\u2019s an indication of a healthier lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. \u00a319.5 million was spent in the UK as a result of the Soil Association\u2019s Food for Life Served Here award.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Soil Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK\u2019s organic food sales are highly driven by food services and other services associated with eating out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A notable driver is the \u201cOrganic Food Served Here\u201d award, which makes organic food more accessible to consumers soliciting restaurants, delivery services, and take-out restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This further proves that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price of organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t as much of a deterrent as once thought.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. In the US, there was an 18% increase in the sales of organic deli lunch meat over a 4-year period.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MarketWatch)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more consumers seeking fresh and organic foods, the sales of both organic lunch meat and organic deli cheese (26%) have gone up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sale of organic deli options has driven consumers back to the deli counter after a considerable drop due to the frustrating waiting times for it to be sliced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, consumers want fresh options despite the fact that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average cost of organic food per month<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will force their budget to go up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. Gen Z-ers and millennials are more likely to buy organic drinks and food.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FoodNavigator)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent report reveals that those aged 16\u201334 from Poland, Spain, Italy, and Germany are more willing to buy and spend more on organic food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38% of Gen Z-ers from Spain feel organic food gives a good value for their money in comparison to the average Spanish consumer (just 26%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germans come in second, with 27% of Gen Z-ers willing to shell out more for organic foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Consumer Trends in Organic Food<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>22. The share of newly launched organic food and beverage products increased to 10% in 2019, globally.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FoodNavigator)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For comparison, in 2009, this number was only 6%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consumer trends in shopping organic are increasing as more and more people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/boost-immune-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">switch to a healthier lifestyle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic gives the reassurance that many consumers need these days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe is the leader with organic having a 17% share in 2019, growing from 9% in 2009.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trend in new organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and drink products was led by France, where organic had a 22% share of new product launches between 2018 and 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>23. The UK organic market has grown 8 years in a row and will continue to do so.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Forbes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK organic market is expected to reach \u00a32.5 billion by 2020. It isn\u2019t only food that drives this continuous growth\u2014alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and other spirits are high in demand as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trends in organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reflect how the younger generations in the rest of Europe continue to encourage this growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. 51% of parents would like to have healthier alternatives to their kids\u2019 favorite foods.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Barry Callebaut)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to adults with no children, 3%\u20134% more parents are more willing to pay extra for organic food and drinks for their children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although most baby food usually has some form of organic label, the rest of children\u2019s food products and snacks rarely do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leaves a vast untapped market that\u2019s yet to be developed further as parents are willing to overlook the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of GMO foods vs. organic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. Currently, 57% of children are on track to become obese by the age of 35 based on their bad eating habits.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Washington Post)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s parents are resorting to kid-friendly foods. As a result, the food market responds by only offering child-friendly foods that kids are already familiar with\u2014preventing them from expanding their palates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the future, this will instill <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/obesity-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poor food choices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to obesity as adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>26. 44% of Polish organic food consumers choose organic due to health reasons.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FoodNavigator)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food sales, trends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that different countries have varying leading reasons for choosing organic food, although they\u2019re more or less similar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Spain, 42% also choose organic for health reasons, while the leading cause of choosing organic in France (46%) is because it\u2019s better for the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>27. 63% of French consumers want more scientific research proving that organic is better than conventional food.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FoodNavigator)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the leading points keeping consumers from choosing organic, aside from price, is that they don\u2019t trust organic labeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, 47% of the German population feels that it isn\u2019t clear why the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of eating organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is higher than conventional food. 55% of consumers in Italy see only a small difference between traditional and organic food quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, consumers from five different European markets feel that organic food labeling only gives producers an excuse to ask a higher price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>28. The younger generations either changed their eating habits to healthier alternatives in the past year, or they plan to within a year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Barry Callebaut)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47% of young adults between 18 and 34 years old have switched to healthier eating habits in the past year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An impressive 53% of the same age group plans to change to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/obesity-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the next year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a few years old, with the continuous growth of the organic food market, these numbers no doubt remain steady.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>29. In the UK, home delivery leads the organic food industry in sales growth, with this channel jumping by 14.2% from 2017 to 2018.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Soil Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In second place came the food service sector at 7.8%, closely followed by independent retailers at 6.2%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly half the growth, in last place, were supermarkets with only 3.3% growth. Similar <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural and organic food industry growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was observed, though supermarkets actually saw a drop rather than an increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>30. Organic pet food sales increased by 10.2% in 2018\u2014its conventional counterpart grew by only 1.9%.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Winsight Grocery Business)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millennials mainly drive this growth, as approximately 73% of millennials own a pet and are more conscious about healthy food options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales of organic foods, statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that this trend will continue as pet owners are willing to overlook the higher price tag if it ensures a longer, healthier life for their pet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>31. There was a 14.2% growth in online organic food shopping in 2018.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Soil Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is at least partially due to younger generations being the highest consumers of organic foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re more tech-savvy and have statistically shown themselves to be the biggest online consumers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, statistics reveal that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costs of organic foods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are generally lower than in-store options, and it\u2019s easier to compare prices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>32. A recent report reveals that 83% of Americans will buy organic, while six years ago, only 30% of them did so.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pan American Life)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popularity of organic foods has increased drastically over the years, and this trend seems to be continuing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many drivers for this, including concerns of chemicals in conventional foods, health reasons, and concerns about the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, many are skeptical about whether organic truly is a healthier and better choice, or just more expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Organic Food Industry: Analysis<\/b><b> and Forecast<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>33. In the next 10\u201315 years, 80% of today\u2019s millennials will be parents.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Barry Callebaut)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food isn\u2019t a trend, but a future expectation from manufacturers. As millennials and even younger generations are among the main drivers of the organic food market, it\u2019s expected that they\u2019ll continue to boost the steadily rising <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistics on organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through healthier food choices for their children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>34. Even by 2023, the UK\u2019s online organic market is expected to maintain its 25% share.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Soil Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although most organic shopping channels\u2019 shares will change as the shopping patterns of consumers shift, the online organic market share will stay more or less the same. In the next five years, the discount supermarket organic share is expected to increase to 10%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cost of organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is unlikely to affect the overall organic share as it will continue to grow steadily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>35. By 2025, the highest expected CAGR in organic food will be a 7% growth in meat, poultry, and fish consumption.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Grand View Research)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More people are concerned about additives and artificial preservatives in poultry, meat, and fish, leading to more demand for organic, clean alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>36. The current $124 billion organic food market is expected to reach $262 billion by 2022.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Department of Agriculture)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food industry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will continue. Aside from the health and ecological concerns, this increase will also be driven by working professionals demanding ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat organic products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>37. In 2018, 93 countries passed legislation pertaining to organics, but more are joining in.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FiBL)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By having specific laws and legislation in place for organic products, more people can trust organic labels and, thus, may choose to pay more for organic food over conventional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, 93 countries have comprehensive legislation, 16 countries are in the process of drafting it, and 29 countries don\u2019t have national legislation but do have regional or national standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This added control will further drive these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food market statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>38. By 2023, the US will spend $50 million in funding for the Organic Research and Extension Initiative program.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(FiBL)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is double the previous funding, which will allow more in-depth research into organic options, information, and development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 allows for significant improvements in organic agriculture, including funding for research into and the improvement of organic trade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>39. After July 2020, organic production in the EU will be more accessible due to more straightforward rules developed by the European Council.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(eufic)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shocking facts about organic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that small farmers consistently have a hard time getting into organic production due to the complex rules and high costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These new changes will make the guidelines simpler for farmers to work with so they can export their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One significant change will allow cooperatives and groups of farmers to apply for an organic certificate together, thus sharing costs and inspections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>40. By 2027, the global organic food and beverage market is forecast to reach $679.81 billion.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Cision)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic food statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal an estimated CACR of 17.05% over the next eight years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is mainly due to more consumer awareness about the advantages of organic food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>41. By 2020, a new mix of organic flours will hit market shelves.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CNBC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole Foods expects that by 2020 consumers will have a more extensive choice of flour as demand for healthier, gluten-free choices rise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This prediction expects that packaged foods such as chips and snacks will also implement more flour alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> above haven\u2019t answered your questions, below are the most common questions asked by consumers about organic food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, organic is on the rise not only in the food sector but across the board as more people grow concerned about both their health and the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, many are skeptical as to whether it\u2019s worth the added price, if it really is healthier and safer, and if it truly is the best choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What percentage of food is organic?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, 5.7% of the food sold in the US is organic. Although still relatively low in comparison to conventional food, it has become a leader in growth in the food market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is organic food really better for you?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the numerous health benefits, including fewer or even zero pesticides, it\u2019s fresher and it doesn\u2019t have antibiotics, animal byproducts, or growth hormones. These are just a few of organic food\u2019s benefits\u2014it\u2019s easy to conclude that it\u2019s much healthier than the conventional food found on the grocery store\u2019s shelves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is the organic food industry growing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the statistics above, not to mention the projections for the future, the organic food industry is growing and will continue to improve dramatically as more people become aware of the benefits of choosing organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why has organic food become more popular?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent survey revealed that the leading reason for 90% of those asked is to avoid pesticides, 70% choose organic to avoid GMOs, and lastly, 40% are drawn to its nutritional value.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What foods are not worth buying organic?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the leading reasons to buy organic is to avoid pesticides. The top five foods that can be bought conventional rather than organic include the following: avocados, pineapples, cabbage, and frozen sweet peas. Sweet corn rounds out the top five\u2014some sweet corn is produced from genetically engineered seed stock, so if you want to avoid GE products, you may want to buy organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What qualifies food as organic?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different countries have different regulations regarding organic food. For the US, organic food is approved through the FDA and marked as \u201c100% organic,\u201d \u201corganic,\u201d or \u201cmade from organic.\u201d \u201c100% organic\u201d means the food is grown and processed through specific FDA methods and ingredients. An \u201corganic\u201d label indicates that it\u2019s 90% organic, while \u201cmade from organic\u201d means it\u2019s at least 75% organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why do organic foods cost more than non-organic?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons for this. One leading cause is that the organic food market is limited in comparison to the conventional market, yet it still has a high demand. The production costs of organic food, as well as the risk of potential loss, are much higher as well. These are only two of the many reasons for its higher price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose organic or conventional food, the preceding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic food statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speak for themselves: this industry is on the rise as more consumers want healthier food options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering its current rate of growth, organic food will be more affordable in the future as the market expands, making it more accessible for consumers\u2014and further fueling its market growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sources:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barry-callebaut.com\/en\/manufacturers\/trends-insights\/organic-trend-norm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry Callebaut<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/diet-and-nutrition\/facts-about-organic-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">betternutrition<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/the-top-3-reasons-shoppers-buy-organic-produce-300503419.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cision PR Newswire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/global-organic-food-and-beverages-market-is-expected-to-reach-us-679-81-billion-by-2027--says-absolute-markets-insights-300914140.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cision PR Newswire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/10\/23\/top-food-trends-for-2020-according-to-whole-foods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.ie\/media\/migration\/farmingsectors\/organicfarming\/organicsscheme\/ReviewofOrganicFoodSector290119.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eufic.org\/en\/food-production\/article\/the-future-of-organic-food-production-in-the-eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eufic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/news\/en\/headlines\/society\/20180404STO00909\/the-eu-s-organic-food-market-facts-and-rules-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Parliament<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/familydoctor.org\/organic-foods-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FamilyDoctor.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.fibl.org\/CHen\/mwdownloads\/download\/link\/id\/1202\/?ref=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FiBL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/13805-us-organic-food-sales-near-48-billion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Business News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnavigator.com\/Article\/2019\/10\/04\/Younger-consumers-more-likely-to-pay-higher-prices-for-organic-food-and-drink-Mintel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FoodNavigator<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alexledsom\/2019\/02\/16\/new-report-uk-consumers-want-more-organic-everything\/#81a23a668f02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2019\/05\/17\/1826998\/0\/en\/U-S-organic-sales-break-through-50-billion-mark-in-2018.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GlobeNewswire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/organic-foods-beverages-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand View Research<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/healthy-eating\/organic-foods.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HelpGuide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/science.howstuffworks.com\/environmental\/green-science\/organic-food6.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HowStuffWorks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifoam.bio\/en\/news\/2019\/02\/13\/world-organic-agriculture-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFOAM Organics International<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/press-release\/organic-pet-food-market-in-deep-analysis-and-experts-review-report-to-reach-cagr-of-908-in-2023-2019-06-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MarketWatch<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/story\/heres-why-prices-of-organic-food-are-dropping-2019-01-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MarketWatch<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintel.com\/press-centre\/food-and-drink\/produce-tops-grocery-lists-for-organic-food-shoppers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mintel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/10\/23\/well\/eat\/can-eating-organic-food-lower-your-cancer-risk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYTimes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orgprints.org\/34570\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic eprints<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-world.net\/country-info\/asia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic World<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palig.com\/blog\/dr-palig\/2019\/03\/are-organic-products-healthier-or-just-more-expensive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pan American Life Insurance Group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soilassociation.org\/media\/18224\/omr-report-2019-interactive.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil Association<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/263077\/per-capita-revenue-of-organic-foods-worldwide-since-2007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/organic-food-and-money-3980856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spruce Eats<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/on-parenting\/how-to-feed-kids-without-resorting-to-kid-food\/2019\/07\/08\/2da98516-9751-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Washington Post<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com\/topics\/8-trends-driving-growth-natural-organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winsight Grocery Business<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Organic food options are becoming a staple in grocery stores as more consumers show an 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