Growth of the Organic Food Industry in 2022

Packaging for the organic food industry is expected to grow by USD 22.72 billion, representing an annual growth rate of 8.99 percent. People were looking for safe products, with more money to spend on groceries due to lower restaurant meal costs, travel, and other expenses. In addition, the scope of wellness culture has continued to broaden to include issues of social equity, labor rights, environmental justice, and community health, resulting in an organic landscape that is still evolving.

Here are the “Three A’s” that  help in the growth of the organic food industry in 2022 : 

Alternatives

Many consumers are turning to organic for healthier options as a result of increased choice and increased health concerns, even though detailed knowledge of USDA Organic certification criteria has not necessarily increased. Having an array of options adds overall value to the growing organic food industry.

Accessibility 

Organic has been much more accessible in recent years, both in terms of widespread availability across all channels and reducing price premiums. In fact, today organic foods can even be ordered online!

Adoption

The adoption pathway for organic has stayed essentially similar as the category has grown, with produce, dairy, and meat serving as significant entrance points, as well as other specific categories (e.g., baby food, plant-based alternatives). This makes the transition from customer to brand a lot smoother, with perfect product starting points.

The organic food industry is always concentrating on the introduction of new product categories and varieties for today’s customers. Cookies, organic tea, pulses, spices, ready to eat snacks, edible flowers, frozen waffles, medical plants, herbs, and organic juices are among the new and innovative organic food products being developed by organic food manufacturers. 

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