June 2003 management briefing

The organic food industry has been the subject of much international attention in recent years. Grown without artificial pesticides and fertilisers, organic foods are perceived to be more natural than non-organic or conventional foods. There is high consumer interest in organic foods and this stems from ethical beliefs concerning the environment, livestock farming, food safety and food quality.

BRIEFING: The Organic Food Industry Demystified

1 June 2003

The organic food industry has been the subject of much international attention in recent years. Grown without artificial pesticides and fertilisers, organic foods are perceived to be more natural than non-organic or conventional foods. There is high consumer interest in organic foods and this stems from ethical beliefs concerning the environment, livestock farming, food safety and food quality.