A large rise in organic milk production in North America is easing the global supply shortage. A flood of organic milk is coming into the US as a large number of dairy farmers complete their conversion period. Changes in organic farming regulations have been responsible; the Harvey ruling requires organic milk producers to use 100% […]
Greece: Korres Raises Capital for International Expansion
Korres Natural Products has successfully floated 1.6 million of its shares on the Athens Stock Exchange, raising EUR 11.5 million. On the first day of trading last week, the share price almost doubled from EURO 7.20 to EUR 14.02. The flotation has been described as the most successful stock market company debut for years. The Athens-based company […]
#1401-51 The Nordic Market for Dairy Alternatives
February 2007, 89 pages, EUR 999, Dairy Alternatives Gaining Popularity. Non-dairy product sales are increasing by 20% a year in a region renowned for its milk drinking culture. Dairy alternatives are gaining favour as consumers turn to healthy alternatives to dairy products. Growing consumer awareness about health issues and new product launches are driving market […]
Global Organic Food Industry Facing Supply Challenges
Global sales of organic food & drink are soaring, however supply-related problems are expected to increase as production becomes international. Exceptionally high market growth rates are causing demand to outpace supply. The North American region is the most adversely affected with food manufacturers and retailers grappling to find adequate supply of organic products. American companies […]
Global Organic Meat Supply Tightens
Surging demand for organic meats is causing global supply to tighten. A number of regions are reporting undersupply due to organic meat production not keep pace with demand. The most affected region is North America where supply has been unable to meet demand since the USDA implemented the National Organic Program (NOP) in 2002. Organic […]