Sales Of Organic Produce Surge!

We all really love our organic stuff these days, and the proof is in the produce! A new report by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) explains that organic produce sales are absolutely through the roof!

“A product breakdown of the organic food sector shows that the fruit and vegetable category continue to lead the sector with $11.6 billion in sales, up 15%. With more than 10% of the fruits and vegetables sold in the United States now organic, the $1.5 billion in new sales of organic fruits and vegetable represented 46% of the organic sector’s $3.3 billion in new dollars,” the OTA report explains.

And the industry doesn’t think that this demand is going to die down any time soon: “The hunger for organic products is not expected to ease any time soon. The OTA survey projects that growth rates over the next two years will at least keep pace with the 2013 clip and even slightly exceed it.”

Laura Batch, OTA’s executive director and CEO, said: “The U.S. organic market is experiencing strong expansion, with organic food and farming continuing to gain in popularity. Consumers are making the correlation between what we eat and our health, and that knowledge is spurring heightened consumer interest in organic products.”

We’ve covered why we think organic food is the way to go. Some have concerns about the higher costs of organic food, though. However, we’ve recently reported that organic food, including produce, is likely to soon become even more affordable and accessible.  Also, if you’re looking for ways to save money on organic foods, check out our handy tips here.

Regardless, though — aren’t the long-term benefits of buying organic foods — especially fresh produce — worth a bit of investment for you and your family? In most cases, we’d say, if it’s at all possible, organic is the best way to go.

We’re excited to see that more and more people are getting on board with the organic boom, especially when it comes to fresh produce. Every purchase made is a vote for cleaner foods and a better food system!

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