The organic market has enjoyed ten years of positive growth despite the challenges thrown up by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. The total organic market has seen a ‘phenomenal’ 23% increase in just two years (UK organic sales in 2019 were £2.48Bn).
The report shows strong performance across all food and drinks sectors including:
- Supermarkets (+2.4%)
- Independent retailers (+9%)
- Food service (+3.3%)
- Online and box schemes which together delivered growth of 13% worth £558m
Clare McDermott, business development director at the Soil Association Certification, said: “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 support both health and the environment. Shoppers are increasingly looking for products that reflect their values and organic is meeting that need.”