Friday, June 13, 2008

Rising Costs to Help Organic Bakers?

"The rising costs of fertilisers and other agricultural inputs could boost the output of organic foods and provide more locally sourced grain for organic bakers.
The UK's self sufficiency in organic cereals fell by 20 per cent over the past two years with more than 60 per cent of demand being met by foreign imports, according to the UK-based Soil Association.

Over the same period, demand for organic breads and cereals showed a 19.1 per cent rise taking sales from £68m to £81m, reported Mintel. Two months ago, the organisation forecast that organic products are likely to become even more popular."


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