Organic Foods Manufacturing & Marketing

摘要

The organic foods market is dynamic and growing. According to the Organic Trade Association, sales of organic dairy foods grew by 21% in 2003, beverages 20%, fruits and vegetables 20%, snack foods 30%, and meat, fish, and poultry 78%. A real sleeper category is organic foodservice, which grew 45% in 2003. Once the supply side is secure, this category will have unlimited growth potential. Organic items are already appearing on university, college, public school, and corporate campuses, national parks, top restaurants, and fast-food cafes and are even available in vending machines.