Strong Demand for Organic Products – Yearly Sales Reach $25 Billion
In 2008, the sale of organic products of any nature surged 17%, resulting in sales of about $25 billion. The Organic Sector, which includes not only food, but also organic fibers, personal care products and pet foods, saw a strong increase in consumption year over year. The largest upswing in organic demand came from the non-food category, which grew by 39.4 percent.