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  By   Grace Duncan 26 February 2025 There was an increase in both value and volume sales, which are now equivalent to double what they were 10 years ago The  organic  market in the UK saw significant growth in 2024, outpacing non-organic with sales hitting £3.7bn. Value sales are now  double what they were just 10 years ago and were up 7.3% this year, according to the 26 th  Organic Market Report 2025 from Soil Association Certification. Sales increased across every key channel, with the major multiples, independent retailers,  non-food  and hospitality enjoying a particularly strong year, the report found. Sales of organic in major retailers were up 8% and contributed £2.4bn to the organic market overall. Unit sales grew four times more than non-organic food and drink at 4.7%. The accreditation said this was a powerful indicator of performance and robust demand, as in previous years economic challenges reduced volume in categories like orga...

 Namnews,  9th February 2022 Sales of organic certified products topped £3bn for the first time last year following a surge in demand during the pandemic. Data from the Soil Association, which certifies products as meeting organic standards, shows that sales grew 5.2% in 2021 to £3.05bn. The performance marks the 10th consecutive year of growth for the sector and means the market has grown 23% in the past two years as consumers sought products perceived as being healthier and better for the environment. Overall, UK consumers are now spending almost £60m a week on organic certified products, with growth recorded across all market categories. Supermarket sales rose 2.4% last year, sales by independent retailers were up 9%, and sales through the foodservice sector rose 3.3%. “Despite challenges across all aspects of production, supply and the market, organic businesses have shown phenomenal resilience and responded to (continually increasing) shopper demand for products that supp...

Namnews, 29th April 2021 New research for Waitrose has shown that there has been a sharp rise in shoppers turning to organic food and drink during the pandemic. A quarter of those questioned increased the number of organic items in their shopping basket or bought organic produce for the first time over the past 12 months. The OnePoll study also revealed that 61% of people would like to buy more organic products in future. Top of the list of reasons for buying more organic food and drink was a concern about the environment and climate change, cited by 39%, closely followed by concerns about food standards, and a renewed interest in cooking, both cited by 36%. A third of respondents said reconnecting with nature and wildlife had also influenced their shopping habits. The retailer said the growing interest and demand for organic food and drink had been reflected in sales of its Waitrose Duchy Organic range. Sales of the range, which this month revealed a new look, are up over 10 % compare...