Most recent organic sales and volume figures: July 2009

Because almost everywhere, it has been reported incorrectly, and because the truth is actually far better for organics than what was actually reported, here is the most recent info on organic food sales in Ireland:

BEGINS

The volume of organic sales increased by 13.2% from 60,167 tonnes in July 2008 to 68,095 tonnes in July 2009

The value of organic sales increased by 19% - (a combination of increased prices and consumption) to reach �124 million in the year to July 2009, compared to �104 million in the year to July 2008.

ENDS

Source: Bord Bia Sept 24th 2009

(Most reports seem to have conflated the two figures, as if 13.2% is the value increase).

However, a 19% value increase, in a deepening recession, is astounding. is it that people are more focused on real quality? Or is it that the producers are improving their offerings?

Whatever the cause, these figures speak for themselves.