Survey: Organic Produce Sales Grow

Findings from the 2010 Organic Trade Assocation Organic Industry Survey have found that despite a down economy, sales of organic goods rose during 2009.

Organic fruits and vegetables, which make up 38% of all organic food sales, saw the largest increase, up 11.4% over 2008. Organic produce sales reached almost $9.5 billion in 2009.

The survey also found that 54% of the organic food is being sold through mainstream grocers and club stores, followed by natural food stores at 38%. Farm markets and CSAs also gained steam in 2009 as consumers continued to embrace the buy local concept.