In the GDO, organic food sales grow

July 2017

Revenues of 1.33 billion euros, sales up 19.7%, and of 100 new shelves stocked 23 are now  bio: This is the data on the organic food market in the GDO for the period 1 April 2016-31 March 2017, according to the Nielsen report submitted by AssoBio in a recent May meeting.

These are important numbers, due to 75% of purchases by regular consumers: 5 million Italian families, consume organic products every week; Well over 1 million more than the previous year, providing a steady and rapid growth in this area.

It is in this way that SANA, a landmark event in Italy for consumer fans and professionals of natural products has become central to this industry’s development .

With more than 47,000 visitors registered for the last edition, SANA 2017 showcases two halls - 25 and 26  of organic food, giving space to certified producers of fresh and packaged foods and everything related to the organic production chain including  packaging, machinery manufacturers and certification bodies.

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