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Industry Trends

The Canadian prairies are one of the world's most natural and clean environments. With its cold winter climate to reduce pest and disease problems, and its rich and fertile soil, we have the world's best place to produce high quality organic grains, oilseeds and specialty crops. If you're a farmer interested in starting an organic farming operation there's more good news. The international organic food industry was valued at over $38 billion dollars in 2006 with North America and Europe generating 97% of the revenue1. The industry has experienced phenomenal growth at over 20% annually since 1999, and is expected to grow to over $100 billion dollars by 20152. Another aspect of that growing interest is consumers demanding higher quality in the organic products they purchase. The markets in Europe and Japan pay a premium price for top quality organic food, and the gourmet food industry is increasingly becoming more organic in its offerings3.

  • 1 The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics & Emerging Trends 2008
  • 2 Gunnar Rundgren, 2005 IFOAM World Organic Congress
  • 3 National Restaurant Association's 2007 Restaurant Industry Forecast