The Organic Food Retailing industry includes retail sales of organic food and beverages by supermarkets, farmers' markets, independent retailers and home delivery. The term 'organic' refers to a method of farming that uses minimal artificial pesticides and fertilisers and focuses on animal welfare and crop rotation. Products sold by the industry include fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products and non-alcoholic beverages. In the 1990s through to the mid-2000s, the industry grew strongly as consumers demanded healthy and sustainable food.
Companies in the industry retail organic food and drink. Organic food is made from foodstuffs grown using organic farming practices, i.e. without using artificial fertilisers or pesticides. Although organic farming and food processing are not covered by the industry, they are nonetheless important in the supply chain. The industry includes supermarkets that retail organic food.
The report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecast, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.