Another case of BSE was confirmed in Japan this month, bringing the total number of cases to six since the first was reported in September 2001. Sales of organic foods are expected to continue to rise as a result. Consumer demand for organic foods has been soaring since the BSE crisis started as they are […]
Hain Acquires Imagine Foods: Ramifications on European Non-Dairy Beverages Market
Introduction Consolidation in the organic food industry continues with Hain Celestial acquiring Imagine Foods this month. The acquisition of Imagine Foods by one of the largest American organic food companies is to have a big impact on the non-dairy products industry. Imagine Foods has grown to become one of the largest producers of soya-based and […]
#1001-47 The European Market for Organic Juices
October 2002, 419 pages, EUR 2399, Germany Leads European Organic Juices Market. Sales of organic juices are increasing at more than 20% a year. The highest growth is currently being observed in the German and Italian markets where widening availability of organic juices in the major retailers is driving market growth. Germany has the largest […]
#5101-45 The Japanese Market for Organic Beverages
June 2002, 76 pages, EUR 599, Influx of Organic Beverage Imports. The new Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for organic foods are having a profound effect on the organic food industry. The organic beverages market has experienced a large reduction in revenues due to many companies losing the organic status of their products. The new ruling […]
#5101-46 The Japanese Market for Organic Fruit & Vegetables
June 2002, 70 pages, EUR 599, Japanese Market Suffering from Supply Shortages. Booming consumer demand for organic foods in Japan is causing the organic fresh fruit & vegetables market to experience acute supply shortages. A series of scares have rocked the Japanese food industry since 1999. Consumer concern over food poisoning outbreaks, genetically modified corn […]