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Organic sector exceeds 31 billion dollars in sales
United States
Wednesday 02 May 2012
MD
The American organic sector has continued to rise, growing 9.5% in 2011 and surpassing $30 billion.
The American organic sector has continued to increase its sales in 2011.
According to the OTA (Organic Trade Association), the American organic sector has increased its sales by 9.5% to $31.5 billion in 2011. The non food sector accounts for $2.2 billion, while food and beverage sector reached $ 29.22 billion.
The organic food industry grew by $ 2.5 billion in 2011, the category of fruits and vegetables represented
nearly 50% of this increase. Growth in sales of organic food products (9.5%) continues to increase faster than conventional food products (4.7%).
OTA (Organic Trade Association) is the trade association of agriculture and organic products in the U.S., representing over 6,500 businesses located in 49 states. The OTA members are producers, shippers, processors, farmers' associations, importers, exporters, distributors and retailers.
OTA (Organic Trade Association) is the trade association of agriculture and organic products in the U.S., representing over 6,500 businesses located in 49 states. The OTA members are producers, shippers, processors, farmers' associations, importers, exporters, distributors and retailers.
source : market watch com
