February 2003, 151 pages, EUR 599, Maturing of Scandinavian Organic Meat Sector. Sales of organic meat products are slowing in Scandinavia as the organic food industry begins to mature. This research study by Organic Monitor shows that organic meat sales expanded by 10% in 2002. Market growth rates of above 20% per annum have been […]
Logic of McDonald’s Organic Move
McDonald’s is the latest multinational to jump onto the organic bandwagon. The international fast-food chain announced that it is to start selling organic milk in its UK restaurants from February. This was followed by news this week that the multinational reported huge losses of USD 343.8 million in the last quarter of 2002. The company […]
Japan: Food Scares Spur Organic Food Sales
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 […]