A major challenge that organic and sustainable brands face is how to break through the green glass ceiling. How can such brands break out of their niche status and gain a mainstream following? How can they maintain their core green values, whilst appealing to wider consumer groups? Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) gives some insights into […]
#1203-60 The UK Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products
April 2013, 128 pages, EUR 749, Market Growth Rates Set to Recover. The UK has one of the largest markets for natural & organic personal care products in Europe. Although growth has slowed since the financial crisis in 2008, the market continues to attract new entrants. This new report assesses the business openings in […]
Proliferation of Food Eco-Labels to Continue
The number of eco-labels in the food industry is expected to continue to proliferate in 2013. Over 200 seals and logos represent some ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industry. Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) finds the mushrooming number of eco-labels could have adverse implications. The majority of eco-labels in the food industry are […]
#1303-60 The French Market for Natural & Organic Cosmetics
January 2013, 128 pages, EUR 999, French Market Becomes Prominent. The French market for natural & organic cosmetics has shown high growth to become the second largest in Europe. Revenues were initially increasing by over 30% a year, however slower growth rates have been observed since the financial crisis. Increasing distribution is a major […]
Food Waste: Sustainability Implications
A growing body of evidence suggests tackling food waste could help resolve many of the sustainability challenges faced by the food industry. A number of studies are linking food losses & waste to food inflation, food security, resource inputs and climate change. The global food industry is currently experiencing its third bout of food inflation […]