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Bulgaria’s organic farming contracts despite growth in consumer demand
EU to recognise UK organics after Brexit
EU to recognise UK organics after Brexit
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US sales of organic produce rise 15% in third quarter
US sales of organic produce rise 15% in third quarter
US organic fresh produce sales were up 15% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, totalling US$2.2 billion, according to a recent report compiled by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. The Q3 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report details top organic items in dollar sales and volume sales and shows organic fresh produce sales and growth by region.
European Commission invites public contributions to discuss organic future
European Commission invites public contributions to discuss organic future
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The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the EU’s future action plan for the development of EU organic production. The action plan will complement the new legal framework for Organic Agriculture (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) that will enter into force on January 1st, 2022.
Increased demand for organic produce during pandemic
Increased demand for organic produce during pandemic
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Sales of organic produce have surged in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, according to data published by Waitrose. During lockdown, the UK retailer registered a 13% rise in organic food sales, and a doubling in searches for its Organic Duchy range during the period. In recent months, sales of organic vegetables are up 23% from the same period in 2019, with 52 bags of organic carrots, 34 blueberry punnets and 39 bags of bananas sold every hour.
Surge in demand for organic apples in US
Surge in demand for organic apples in US
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Sales of organic produce in US surge by 20%
Sales of organic produce in US surge by 20%
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70% of French bought organics during confinement
70% of French bought organics during confinement
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Bright summer in store for Californian grapes
Bright summer in store for Californian grapes
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