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1. Analyst View 2. Industry Developments 2.1 Rising Popularity of Organic Food to Boost Organic Farming 2.2 Increased Usage of Essential Fatty Acids 2.3 Focus on Organic Food Safety 3. Country Developments 3.1 India 3.2 US 3.3 EU 3.4 Canada 3.5 Germany 3.6 Philippines 3.7 Zambia 3.8 Bulgaria 3.9 China 3.10 UAE 3.11 Taiwan 3.12 Australia 3.13 UK
Analyst View
The global market for organic food has developed significantly in the past decade. Increasing health and environmental awareness among consumers is the major reason behind the stupendous growth of this market. This is because organic food is that food which is not exposed to any kind of chemicals during its growing, manufacturing, processing, or packaging. Moreover, organic fruits and vegetables are grown without using pesticides and are preservative-free on every level. The growth of organic farming on the mainland had been explosive for the past few years. Organic farming will emerge as one of the fastest growing sector in the future as more and more people are demanding the natural and nutritious choices for their families. This is because fruits and vegetables grown in organic farms are found to have more antioxidants compared to those grown by the conventional method of agriculture. Recent industry trends show that consumers are becoming more health conscious, due to which many companies are producing new and improved organic foods. This can be witnessed by the increased use of Omega-3 fatty acids in the organic foods that make these foods healthier and help in avoiding health
problems. Omega-3 fatty acids may also act as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clotting and can also help in lowering high blood pressure. So, the companies are nowadays engaged in producing more organic food stuffs without the use of pesticides and fertilizers. With the changing socioeconomic scenario and rising concern towards safety and security of food products throughout the world, the global organic food market is witnessing massive overhaul in terms of products, services, and regulations. As a part of regulatory measures, many countries are focusing on the quality improvement and safety of food
The growth of organic farming on the mainland had been explosive for the past few years. Organic farming will emerge as one of the fastest growing sector in the future as more and more people are demanding the natural and nutritious choices for their families.
products. Besides food safety, many countries are also focusing on educating and creating awareness about organic foods and encouraging farmers to engage in organic food production.
Industry Developments
Rising Popularity of Organic Food to Boost Organic Farming
Organic farming is one such form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm. It is characterized by increasing profits via reduced water use, nutrient-contamination by pesticides, reduced soil erosion and carbon emissions, and increased biodiversity. As organically grown plants are nourished naturally therefore, organic foods can be stored for a longer period and they do not rot easily. The concept of organic farming is gradually gaining momentum across the world due to the rising popularity of organic foods. People are becoming more aware of the impact that their food choices have on their health. With the widespread craze for organic food more people are switching to healthier, organic versions of their favorite fruits, vegetables, meats, and other products. Organic foods are cultivated using farming practices that work to preserve and protect the environment, reducing the pollution that can occur with the applications of agricultural chemicals to the land. Organic Agriculture can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions which are harmful for the environment. Thus, organic farming also helps in stabilizing global climate change. One of the emerging trends that are important to broadening the appeal of organic farming into the future is an expansion of educational and informational programs related to organics and organic practices. Currently, it has been seen that many countries are conducting workshops to educate people on the economic, environmental, and health benefits of organically produced products and to promote greater interest in producing organic products. Moreover, the governments of many countries are planning to increase the organic farm land to promote organic farming among farmers.
Due to the widespread popularity of organic foods it is expected that the number of people who regularly use organic products of different varieties, will double their consumption before the end of the current decade. Moreover, due to more land being utilized for organic farming it is expected that the costs associated with organic food products will begin to drop, making these items more attractive to a larger segment of the public.
Country Developments
India
GOI provides incentives for use of organic fertilizers
November 23, 2010, The Minister of State for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has disclosed details of financial assistance to farmers, in form of subsidies, for promoting use of organic fertilizers under, National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), and, National Project on Management of Soil Health & Fertility (NPMSF).
Source: IPR
EU
EU Commission's proposed national GM crop bans may be legally invalid
November 15, 2010, The EU Council of Ministers' legal service has raised concern over European Commissions' legal proposal to let member states choose whether to grow or ban genetically modified (GM) crops. It states that the move is not in line with rules of World Trade Organization (WTO), which does not allow bans, based on ethical, moral, religious concerns, or public opinions.
Source: GM Watch
US
USDA awards grants for organic research and extension
November 5, 2010, USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) have awarded 30 grants worth a combined $22 Million for organic research, and, to enhance the ability of organic producers and processors that grow high quality organic agricultural products.
Source: Food Chemical News
Canada
Government to invest US$ 6.5 Million in Organic Industry
September 12, 2010, The Government of Canada is investing US$ 6.5 Million in cutting-edge research to grow market opportunities and maintain a bright future for the Canadian organic industry, which will bring together scientific expertise from academia, industry, and the government to develop more efficient and profitable processes for organic farmers.
Source: albertafarmeaxpress
Germany
Organic Production Rises in Germany
July 5, 2010, According to the figures recently released by The German Ministry of Agriculture for 2009, there is a considerable rise in the organic production area and in the number of operators in Germany.
Source: Organic World
Philippines
Organic Agri law gets support from farming advocates
November 17, 2010, Go Organic! the Philippines, a network of NGOs, farmer organizations, local government units, and organic farming advocates has expressed full support to the implementation of Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, which was approved in April 2010. The act will shift orientation of chemical intensive production to ecologically sound food production practices in the country.
Source: Philippines News Agency
Zambia
Formulate Policies to Promote Sustainable Agriculture - OPPAZ
August 9, 2010, The Organic Products Producers Association of Zambia (OPPAZ) has called on the Government to formulate policies aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture if Zambia is to combat the effects of climate change. It has asked to introduce organic agriculture at commercial level. Source: Allafrica
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Organic Products Market Rising
August 10, 2010, Data by the Ministry of Agriculture shows that the number of farmers involved in organic farming and stock breeding has doubled over the past two years. Moreover, the number of specialized organic products importers and distributors has doubled in the past year and a half, and the food product range has increased from 1,400 to 2,500 items.
Source: Reuters
China
China Goes Organic After Successive Food Scandals
August 30, 2010, According to figures released by the Chinese Government, China now consumes more than twice as much organic food than Japan. People have turned to organic food after several food scandals regarding sewage oil.
Source: Telegraph
UAE
UAE eyes big rise in organic farming by summer 2011
August 3, 2010, The UAE is taking a serious step to promote organic farming in the country. For this the government is planning to have 23 more organic farms in the country, an addition to the already existing 13 organic farms, to develop self sufficiency for vegetables.
Source: Arabian Business
Australia
Buyers flock to certified organic eggs
December 1, 2010, Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) has stated that consumers are now choosing certified organic eggs over normal eggs. According to one of its publications, organic industry in Australia has seen 75 per cent growth in retail sales during the past two years.
Source: BFA
UK
Organic farmers want end to duplicate rules
November 12, 2010, The Soil Association, representing organic farmers, has written to DEFRA to dissolve the rules, which duplicates the ones laid down by the EU Organic Regulation. This will help farmers to cut down on time and resource consuming activities.
Source: Farmers Guardian
Taiwan
Organic agriculture zones to be expanded
October 1,2010, The Council of Agriculture announced plans to develop organic agriculture zones to assist farmers in establishing production and marketing cooperatives, and help them in setting up packaging plants, delivery services, and operations centers.
Source: Taiwan Today
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