British Organic Sales Reach £2bn

"Britain's love affair with all things organic has hit new heights. A report to be published this week is expected to show that annual spending on organically produced food, cosmetics and clothes has reached £2bn.

The Organic Market Report, compiled by the Soil Association, will show that the nation's appetite for organic products goes beyond milk or carrots. The boom has extended to skin creams, lotions and shampoos, which are migrating from their niche in specialist shops to the shelves of major supermarkets."

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