Organic Foods & Beverages

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: May. 1, 2008 - 940 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Organic Produce

Cereals and Baked Foods

Dairy Foods

Meat & Poultry

Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy)

Processed Foods

Others

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

A Curtain Raiser

The Rising Global Profile of the Organic Food Industry

Organics: A New Food Concept Taking the Food Industry by Storm

Organics Takes an Unassailable Position in the Food Industry

Going Mainstream Via High Street Retail

Global Scorecard

Eurofocus

Performance Scorecard

The Industry’s Past Performance: Year 2002-2004

The Changing Face of Organics

Efforts to go Uptown

Organics Plays the Game of Grow More & Grow Safe

Industry Faces Supply Shortfall

Market Challenges

A Newly Regulated Industry

Happy to be Under the Microscope

Organic Certification & Labeling

What Does it Take to Outwit Competition?

Scenario in the European Organic Juices Market

International Trade in Organics: Export and Import Notes

Futuristics: Plotting Long Shots

About Organics & Nature

What Makes Organics Organic?

Organic Vs. Natural/Transitional Products

The Muddle Over Organics

A Peek into What Gives Organics its Healthy Hue

Research Findings Lend a Thumbs Up to Organic Foods

Even Water Goes Organic

How Wine Fought its Way Up the Organic Ladder?

Organic Turkeys Ruling the Roost

Organic Beef: The Bull Has Been Taken by the Horns

Shine On Brightly

The Future of All Foods - Organic

2. Market Pulse

Market Bounces High: On Cloud Nine

Short Market Sizzlers

Demand for Organic Foods Continues to Soar

Organics Entering Mainstream Market

Who Says Organics Cannot be Indulgent?

Barometer of Growing Organic Acceptance

Organic Produce Vying for More Retail Shelve Space

Foodservice Industry Witnesses the Biggest Organic Gold Rush

Convenience: A Crucible of Success

Entry of Multinationals Spark Growth

Demand for Locally Grown Organic Produce on the Rise

One-Stop Supermarkets Fuel Growth

Flavor Enhancement & Promotional Activities Keep Consumer Interest Aflame

Demographics Impact Purchasing Patterns

Characteristic Traits of Shoppers

Psychograph of Consumers

Table 1: Synoptic Review of Consumer Attitudes Driving Purchases of Organic Foods (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Trends Across Product Segments

Organic Cereals

Processed Foods

Baby Foods

Non-Dairy Organic Beverages

Organic Cocoa

Organic Tea

Organic Coffee

Organic Wine and Spirits

Organic Meat & Poultry

Organic Seafood

Organic Flavors

Functional Foods

Notes from Markets Across the Globe

American Eating Habits Change the Industry’s Profit Quotient

Italian Organics Market

China: Key Emerging Market

Embryonic Korean Market

What Ails the Domestic Organic Market in India?

Price Parity Expected to Dissipate Soon

3. Industry Issues

Labor Shortages & Overlapping National Standards Restrain Market Growth

The Role of Price in Molding the Organic Industry: A Review

Table 2: Global Organic Market (2004): Percentage Price Premium of Organics Over Conventional Foods by Select Country: Italy, UK, Germany, Sweden, France, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, USA and Japan

Table 3: Organic Food Market in Germany (2004): Percentage Price Premium of Organic Produce over Conventional Produce by Product Segment - Carrot, Potatoes, Tomato, Cabbage-Lettuce, White Cabbage, Capsicum, Banana, Leek, Gherkin, Iceberg-Lettuce, Onion, Table Grapes, Cauliflower, Tomatoes on the Vine and Apples (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

A Three-Dimensional Depiction of Pricing Dynamics

How Long Before Premium on Organics Crumble?

Stepping Up Production and Distribution Helps in Dethroning Organic Food Prices

4. Product Overview

What is “Organic”?

History of Organics

How Organics Evolved in the US

Organics Foods & Beverages: A Cross-Sectional Exposition

Organic Produce

Cereals and Baked Foods

Dairy Foods

Meat & Poultry

Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy)

Processed Foods

Other Organic Products

Distribution Channels

Supermarkets

Specialty Stores

Direct Sales Channels

Farmers' Markets

Internet and Mail Orders

Other Sales Channels

The Supply Chain

Producer

Processor / Manufacturer

Handler

Certification / Inspection Body

Certification Systems / Inspection Systems

5. Dynamics of Organic Farming

Worldwide Organic Farmlands: A Synoptic Review

Table 4: Global Organic Farmlands (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Organic Agricultural Land by Region - Oceania, Europe, Latin America, Asia, North America and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: Global Organic Farmlands (2006): Breakdown (in ‘000 Hectares) by Select Country - Australia, China, Argentina, Italy, USA, Brazil, Germany, Uruguay, Spain, UK, Chile, France, Canada, Bolivia and Austria (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: Global Organic Farmlands (2006): Organic Land as a Percentage of Total Agricultural Land by Select Country - Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Czech Republic, Denmark, Portugal, Estonia, Uruguay, Slovenia, Germany, UK, Slovak Republic and Chile (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: Global Organic Farmlands (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Organic Farms Ranked by Region - Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Oceania (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: Global Organic Farmlands (2006): Breakdown of Number of Organic Farms by Select Country - Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Philippines, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Korea, Peru, Austria, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Morocco and France (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: Global Organic Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Organic Farmers Ranked by Region - Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and Oceania (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Organic Farming in the US Checkmated

Sustainable Organic Agriculture

Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Techniques for Organic Farming

Ground Preparation for Organic Farming

Weed Management

Soil Management

Insect Management Techniques

Advantages of Organic Farming

Drawbacks of Organic Farming

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

Clif Bar & Company to Unveil New CLIF® BAR MINI Energy Bars

Nature’s Path Unveils New Flax Plus® Red Berry Crunch

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Expands Baked Foods Range

Shoppers Drug Mart to Stock Organic Foods Across Canada

First Juice Launches New First Juice Organic Beverage for Children and Toddlers

Country Fresh Unveils New Range of Country Fresh Organic™ Produce

Amy's Kitchen Introduces New Range of Cereals

Amy's Kitchen Unveils Organic Meals for Kids

Clif Bar Unveils New Flavors of LUNA™ and CLIF® Products

Nature’s Path Organic Foods Launches High-Fiber Organic Cereal SmartBran™

Jordans Cereals Unveils Organic Cereal Line

Kroger Expands Organic Food Line Up in its Stores

Healthy Beverage Rolls Out Steaz Energy Drink

London Tea Launches Line of Organic Gourmet Tea

LUNA® Introduces LUNA Elixir™

Baby Cubes & more™ Introduces Organic Food

Nature’s Path Extends Product Line

Nature’s Path Adds FlaxPlus® Pumpkin Raisin Crunch to its Product Line

Organic Prairie Broadens Product Line

Organic Valley Rolls Out 24-Packs of Organic Milk

Clif Bar Introduces Certified Organic Energy Gel

Organic Valley Re-introduces Organic Butter

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Expands Product Portfolio

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Introduces Organic English Muffins

International Food Products Group Introduces Organic Blueberries

Whole Foods Introduces Organic Dessert Product

Arla Foods Launches Organic Jersey Milk

Organic Valley Launches Organic Soymilk

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Expands the Product Line of Whole Grains & Fiber

Spectrum Naturals Enhances Product Line of Organic Mayonnaise

Stonyfield Farm Launches Baby Yogurt with DHA

Stonyfield Farm Introduces Light Yogurt

Stonyfield Farm Introduces New Organic Cookies and Coffee

Stonyfield Farm Introduces Innovative All-Natural Dairy Snack

The Hain Celestial Group Introduces New Organic Snack

Clif Bar Launches Organic Energy Chews

Clif Bar Unveils Organic Snack Bar

Organic Valley Unveils New Variant of Organic Cheese

Organic Valley Launches Two Varieties of Organic Cheese Crumbles

Organic Prairie Introduces Organic Ham

Organic Valley Extends Line-up of Organic Milk

Organic Valley Launches Traditionally Flavored Buttermilk

The Hain Celestial Group Unveils Innovative Organic Baby Food Products

Earthbound Farm Launches Organic Apple Slices

Eden Introduces New Varieties of Organic Pastas

Eden Unveils New Line of Organic Apple Sauce

The Hain Celestial Group Extends Product Line of Organic Seafood Broths and Vegetarian Soups

Lundberg Family Farms Introduces Two New Varieties to Certified Organic Rice Lineup

Odwalla Enhances Product Lineup of Nutritional Drinks

Amy’s Kitchen Expands Broad Spectrum of Organic Products

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Re-introduces Low-Carb Breads and Hamburger Buns

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Launches Whole Spelt Tortillas

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Introduces Whole Grains & Fiber

Stonyfield Farm Introduces Organic Juices for Kids

Stonyfield Farm Introduces Organic Yogurt Smoothies

Applegate Farms Launches Two Varieties of Organic Bacon

Clif Bar Launches New Flavors of Energy Gels

Clif Bar Introduces New Energy Bar

Earthbound Farm Unveils New Organic Mache

Fairfield Farm Kitchens Introduces Organic Classic Beef

Moosewood Restaurant and Fairfield Farms Introduces New Organic & Vegetarian Entrees

H.J. Heinz Company Introduces Low-Carb Ketchup

Horizon Organic Launches New Organic Products

7. Recent Industry Activity

Arla Foods Acquires Cocio Chokolademælk

ConAgra Foods Takes Over Watts Brothers

Hain Celestial Takes Over Daily Bread

New Oxford Foods Acquires Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s Turkey Business

Hain Celestial Acquires SunSpire® and MaraNatha® Brands

Coca-Cola Acquires Minority Interest in Honest Tea

SunOpta Takes Over The Organic Corporation

Arla Foods Enters into Food Ingredients Cooperation Pact with TINE

Arla Foods Unveils Plans to Invest DKK75 million in Hollandtown Dairy

Stonyfield Farm Renames its 2-a-Day Calcium Enriched Yogurt

SunOpta and Colorado Mills Sign Agreement to Create Joint Venture

Amish Naturals Takes Over Schlabach Amish Bakery

Susquehanna International Takes Over US Mills

RushNet Acquires Majority Stake in The Apple Rush

Creo Capital Partners Takes Over Zero Debt Bottling

Lance Acquires Stake in Late July Snacks

The Hain Celestial Group Acquires Avalon Natural Products

Clearly Canadian Beverage Buys DMR Food

Alpha Baking Snaps Up Natural Ovens Bakery

A.M. Todd Takes Over Moore Ingredients

Integrated BioPharma’s Subsidiary Acquires BevSpec

Ralcorp Holdings Acquires Bloomfield Bakers

Healthy Food Holdings Acquires Van's International Foods

Arla Foods Establishes New Subsidiary, Arla Foods Vietnam

Arla Foods Inks Agreement with Artis to Establish Joint Venture in Russia

Hain Celestial Increases Investment in Yeo Hiap Seng

SunOpta Inks Supply Agreement with Zhejiang Yumberry

Aurora Organic Dairy Inaugurates New Texas Organic Dairy Farm

Glanbia Foods Forays into Organic Cheese Sector

ITC’s Agribusiness Division Introduces Yield-Boosting Organic Inputs

Wild Oats Brand Products Now Accessible in Pathmark Stores

Clearly Canadian Employs Tree of Life Canada to Market Glengrove Organics

Mrs Ong Acquires Supernature Stores

Planet Organic Health Acquires Mrs. Green's Natural Market

Dean Foods and Martek Collaborate to Introduce Products with DHA

Treatt Forms Partnership with Earthoil

Hain Celestial Snaps Up Acirca

University of New Hampshire and Organic Valley Forms Partnership

SunOpta Acquires Purity Life Health Products

Healthy Food Holdings Acquires Van's International Foods

Natural Pork Production Acquires Berend Bros

Hershey Buys Dagoba Organic Chocolate

Fresh Harvest of New Jersey Acquires Fresh Harvest of New York

Paws for a Cause Buys Stake in Halo Purely for Pets

Hain Celestial Acquires Food Business of HJ Heinz

BC Natural Foods and KDSB Holdings Integrate to Form a New Unit

Sunset Brands Acquires ZOIC Protein Nutrition Drink Business

Empire Energy Acquires Stake in Pacific Rim Foods

US Power Systems Acquires Premier Organic Farms

Benacquista Galleries Acquires Stake in Whole in one Organics

Hain Celestial Divests Biomarche to Pro Natura

Jamaica Producers Snaps Up Simply Organic

Stonyfield and Danone Form European Organic Dairy

Hain Celestial Completes Amalgamation with Spectrum Organic Products

Wildwood Natural Foods and Pulmuone U.S.A. Complete Merger

The Hain Celestial Group Buys Haldane Foods

SunOpta Acquires Aux Mille et une Saisons

Synergy Flavors Snaps Up Vanlab

PBM Products Supplies Infant Formula with ARA and DHA to Wal-Mart® Stores

Bravo! Brands Enters into Agreement with Organic Valley®

Arla Foods Reports Supply Order from Lidl

Elite Foods Starts Poultry Processing Plant

Nadukkara Agro Processing Initiates Organic Pineapple Farming

SunOpta Expands Operating Capabilities in Canada and the US

Martek Signs Pact with Organic Food Company

Lifeway Foods Buys Helios Nutrition

International Food Products Group and Jumani Date Gardens Sign Agreement

Sunset Brands Signs Agreement with U.S. Mills

SunOpta Acquires Pacific Fruit Processors

SunOpta Acquires Cleugh's Frozen Foods

SunOpta Acquires Earthwise Processors

The Hain Celestial Group Acquires Spectrum Organic Products

SunOpta Signs Agreement with MicroSoy

Whole Foods Acquires Fresh & Wild

Hain Celestial Acquires Natumi AG

SunOpta Buys Snapdragon

Organic Valley Collaborates with Kashi Organic Promise

Dakota Beef Inks Agreement with Hain Celestial

Dean Foods Acquires Horizon Organic Holding Corporation

Hain Celestial Purchases JASON Natural Products

SunOpta Acquires 51% Stake in Organic Ingredients

SunOpta Purchases Kofman-Barenholtz Foods

SunOpta Acquires Distribue-Vie Fruits & Legumes Biologiques

United Natural Foods Acquires Select Nutrition Distributors

8. Focus on Select Global Players

Amy’s Kitchen, Inc. (USA)

Applegate Farms (USA)

Be Wise Ranch (USA)

Clif Bar & Company (USA)

Coleman Natural Foods, LLC (USA)

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (USA)

Dakota Beef, LLC (USA)

Dean Foods Company (USA)

Horizon Organic (USA)

Earthbound Farm, Inc. (USA)

Florida Crystals Corporation (USA)

General Mills, Inc. (USA)

Small Planet Foods, Inc. (USA)

Green Circle Organics, LLC (USA)

Hipp Distribution GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

Kraft Foods, Inc. (USA)

Nature's Path Foods, Inc. (USA)

Odwalla, Inc. (USA)

Organic Farm Foods, Ltd. (The United Kingdom)

Organic Valley Family of Farms (USA)

Rapunzel Naturkost AG (Germany)

Seeds of Change (USA)

Shelton's Poultry, Inc. (USA)

SunOpta, Inc. (Canada)

SunOpta Grains and Foods Group (USA)

The El Ceibo Cooperative (Bolivia)

Hain Celestial Group (USA)

Spectrum (USA)

Acirca, Inc. (USA)

Unilever UK Foods, Ltd. (The United Kingdom)

Vitagermine (France)

Leading Distributors/Retailers

AEON Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Albert's Organics, Inc. (USA)

ALDI (Germany)

Auchan Groupe (France)

COOP (Switzerland)

Loblaws, Inc. (Canada)

Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund (Switzerland)

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited (The United Kingdom)

Tesco Plc (The United Kingdom)

Waitrose, Ltd. (The United Kingdom)

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (USA)

9. Global Market Perspective

for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Produce by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Organic Produce by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Organic Produce by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cereals and Baked Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Cereals and Baked Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Cereals and Baked Foods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dairy Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Dairy Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Dairy Foods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Meat & Poultry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Meat & Poultry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Meat & Poultry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Organic Beverages (Non -Dairy) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Processed Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Processed Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Processed Foods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Organic Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Other Organic Foods by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Organic Foods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in America: Basics & Structure

Market Penetration of Organic Foods

Health Concerns Rule Choices of Organic Food Users

US Faces Supply Crisis

Not Enough Organic Acreage

Why Organics is Priced Higher?

Consumer Purchasing Patterns

How Many Americans have tried Organics?

Women Exhibit Higher Concern for Food Safety

Is Organic Food Worth Spending Extra Buck?

Market Trends & Issues

Entry of Big Retailers Dismays Organic Farmers

Organic Milk Industry - Positive Growth on Cards

Organic Poultry: Rapidly Growing Sector

Organic Beef: Strengthening Profits

Organic Beer: A Potential Market

Organic Snack Food Fast Replacing Conventional Snack Products

Fresh Produce Playing at Center Court

Prepared Organic Foods Reflect Robust Demand Patterns

Organic Soy Products Gain Momentum

Food Scares and Growing Health Awareness Drive Growth

National Standards for Organic Products Boost Growth

Addition of Functional Attributes to Organic Foods, a Growing Phenomenon

Direct Marketing Gaining Grounds

Premium Price Restrains Growth

Trade Patterns

Trends Across Product Segments

Organic Fresh Produce

Organic Cereals

Organic Meat & Poultry

Processed Organic Foods

Organic Baby Food

Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy)

Organic Fruit & Vegetable Juices

Organic Health Beverages

Organic Sugar

Organic Farming in the US

The Pacific Southwest Region Dominates the US Organic Food Production

Organic Dairy Farm Increases in Maine

Organics: The New Commercial Business Opportunity

How Organics in the US Took Flight

The USDA Certification

Organic Farming Certification

The USDA Seal Sends Consumer Confidence Index Spiraling

The Regulatory Environment

Organic Certification

USDA National Standards for Organic Foods

Organic Foods Production Act

Organic Farming Research Foundation

The Organic Consumers Association

The Organic Trade Association

Retail & Distribution Infrastructure

Distribution Channels

Mass-Market Channels

Mainstream Supermarket

Grocery Stores

Mass Merchandisers

Club Stores

Health and Natural Food Stores

Direct Sales Channels

Farmers’ Market

The Internet

Other Outlets

Food Brokers

Foodservice Outlet

The Retail Arena

Enhanced Distribution Network Boosts Sales

Supermarkets Dominate Sales Channels

Key Statistics

Organic Retail Arena in the US

Table 34: US Market for Organic Baby Food (2007): Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Category (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: US Natural/Organic Food Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Select Players

Amy’s Kitchen, Inc

Applegate Farms

Aurora Organic Dairy

Be Wise Ranch

Clif Bar & Company

Coleman Natural Foods, LLC

ConAgra Foods, Inc

Dakota Beef, LLC

Dean Foods Company

Horizon Organic

Del Cabo, Inc

Earthbound Farm, Inc

Fairfield Farm Kitchens

Florida Crystals Corporation

General Mills, Inc

Small Planet Foods, Inc

Green Circle Organics, LLC

Jacobs Farm

Kraft Foods, Inc

Nature's Path Foods, Inc

Newman’s Own Organics

Odwalla, Inc

Organic Valley Family of Farms

Petaluma Poultry Processors, Inc

Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc

Seeds of Change

Shelton's Poultry, Inc

Snyder’s of Hanover, Inc

Stonyfield Farm, Inc

SunOpta Fruit Group

SunOpta Grains and Foods Group

SunOpta Ingredients Group

Hain Celestial Group

Spectrum III-52 Acirca, Inc

Wholesome Harvest, Inc

Select Distributors/Retailers

Albert's Organics, Inc

Tree of Life, Inc

United Natural Foods, Inc

Whole Foods Market, Inc

B. Market Analytics

Table 36: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: US Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: US Historic Review for Organic Foods and Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: US 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in Canada: Basics & Structure

Trade Patterns

The Regulatory Environment

The Distribution Arena

Organic Business Environment

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

Select Players (includes Distributors/Retailers)

Loblaws, Inc

SunOpta, Inc

B. Market Analytics

Table 40: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: Canadian Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets for Years2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organic Food & Beverage in Japan: A Primer

Consumer Profile

Japan Faces Supply Crunch

A Peek into Japanese Organic Regulations

The Retail Arena

Direct Sales Channels

Supermarket & Departmental Stores

Distributors and Wholesalers

Specialized Food Stores

AEON Co., Ltd. - A Major Distributor/Retailer

B. Market Analytics

Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45: Japanese Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: Japanese Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in Europe: Basics & Structure

The Retail & Distribution Structure

Table 48: Organic Vegetables Market in Europe (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Marketing Channel - Supermarkets, Natural Food Sectors, Industrial Sectors and Direct Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Trends & Issues

Private Label Manufacturing Prevails in Europe

Packaged Organic Products Replace Staples in Europe

Biodegradable Packaging Growing in Popularity

Health Consciousness Drives Demand for Organic Products

Consumers Display Preference for Local Organic Products

Single National Branding of Organic Foods Becoming Popular

Poor Distribution: A Major Bottleneck

Organic Baby Foods Gaining Ground

Growing Affluence & Young Families Spur Demand for Organics

Supermarkets Take Comfortable Lead

Wider Availability of Organic Foods Boost Demand

Trends Across Product Segments

Organic Fruits and Vegetables

Organic Meat

Meaty Trends Across Regional Markets

Organic Juices

Organic Coffee

Organic Tea

Organic Dairy Products

Organic Processed Products

Organic Baby Foods

European Market: The Past & the Present

Factors Restraining Growth

Organic Farmlands in Europe: A Brief Sketch

European Countries Grouped into Four Groups based on the Relative Share and Growth Rate of Organic Agricultural Production

European Organic Market: Pre-Determined Targets Set for Conversion to Organic Farming in Select Country - UK, Netherlands and Norway

Challenges of Organic Farming

Regulatory Environment in Europe

EU Regulation for Organic Food Production

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 49: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: European Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: European Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: European 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: European Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: European Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: European 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in France: A Quick Primer

How France Lost its Pioneering Edge?

Factors Restraining Growth

Trends Across Product Segments

Organic Fresh Produce

Organic Meat & Poultry

Organic Dairy Products

Organic Baby Foods

Consumer Profile

The Regulatory Environment

Distribution Scenario

Organic Farming: A Synopsized Review

Select Players (includes Distributors/Retailers)

Auchan Groupe

Carrefour Group

Distriborg Groupe SA

Vitagermine

B. Market Analytics

Table 57: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: French Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: French Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: French 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat &Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in Germany: A Primer

Repercussions of Increased Demand

The Role Played by the German Government

Consumer Profile

Table 61: German Market for Organic Food (2004): Percentage Price Premium of Organic Produce Over Conventional Produce by Product Segment - Carrot, Potatoes, Tomato, Cabbage-Lettuce, White Cabbage, Capsicum, Banana, Leek, Gherkin, Iceberg-Lettuce, Onion, TableGrapes, Cauliflower, Tomatoes on the Vine and Apples (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Trends & Issues

Discount Stores Showing Mixed Effects on Organic Foods Industry

Health Concerns Drive the Sales of Organic Products

Trends Across Product Segments

Organic Fresh Produce

Organic Meat

Organic Dairy

Organic Cereals

Organic Processed Foods

Organic Baby Foods

The Regulatory Environment

Demeter

BCS Oko-Garantie GmbH

Bio-Siegel: The State Logo for Organic Foods

The Distribution Network

Natural and Organic Food Stores

Conventional Supermarkets

Discounters

Direct Sales Channels

Internet

Other Channels

Strategic Corporate Development

Select Players (includes Distributors/Retailers)

ALDI

Hipp Distribution GmbH & Co. KG

Rapunzel Naturkost AG

B. Market Analytics

Table 62: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: German Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: German Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: German 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008, and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in the UK: Basics & Structure

The Business Environment

Fast Moving Product Categories

Consumer Demand Relatively Price Inelastic

Retailing Trends

Table 66: UK Organic Foods & Beverages Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel - Supermarkets, Direct Sales & Independent Retailers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Organic Farming: A Primer

What’s The Role of the Government?

Market Trends & Issues

Airfreighting of Organics Faces Ban

Grappling with Supply Deficiencies

Increased Consumer Health Concerns Push Sales of Organic Food

Demand for Local Organic Food Drives Growth

Trends Across Product Segments

Organic Meat

Organic Fresh Produce

Organic Dairy

Organic Cereals

Organic Processed Foods

Organic Baby Foods

Organic Non-Dairy Beverages

A Peek into the Regulatory Environment

The Elm Farm Research Centre

The Soil Association

The United Kingdom Registry of Organic Food Standards

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Select Players (includes Distributors / Retailers)

ASDA Group Limited

Calon Wen Organic Milk Co-operative Ltd

Iceland Foods

Infinity Foods

Organic Farm Foods Ltd

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited

Tesco Plc

Unilever UK Foods, Ltd

Waitrose, Ltd

Whole Earth Foods Ltd

B. Market Analytics

Table 67: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: UK Long-term Projections for Organic Foods and Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: UK Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70: UK 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. Italy

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organics in Italy: Basics

Organic Farming & Production

B. Market Analytics

Table 71: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: Italian Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73: Italian Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74: Italian 10-Year Perspective for OrganicFoods and Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce,Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy),Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Focus on Select Markets

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Czech Republic

Denmark

Organic Dairy Products Market

Key Statistics

Table 75: Organic Foods Market in Denmark (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales through Food Stores by Food Type - Vegetables, Grains, Fruits, Meat (Cold Meat and Offal), Fatty Substances & Cooking Oil, Beef & Veal Meat, Spices & Herbs and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: Organic Foods Market in Denmark (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales through Food Stores by Food Type - Vegetables; Meat (Cold Meat and Offal); Fruits; Fatty Substances & Cooking Oil; Beef & Veal Meat; Grains; Coffee, Tea & Cocoa; Spices & Herbs; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: Organic Foods Market in Denmark (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Imports from Developing Countries - Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, India, Argentina and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Finland

Greece

Hungary

Luxembourg

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Russia

Slovenia

Spain

Switzerland

Sweden

The Netherlands

Turkey

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments III-144 Select Players (includes Distributors/Retailers)

Arla Foods amba (Denmark)

BILLA AG (Austria)

COOP (Switzerland)

Grona Konsum (Sweden)

Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund (Switzerland)

B. Market Analytics

Table 78: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organic Products Market

The Distribution Structure

Growth Constraints

Export-Oriented

Organic Certification

Market Trends

Concern About Food Safety Propels Demand

Asian Farmers Struggle for Market Share

Supermarkets Stock More of Organic Meat

Focus on Select Markets

Australia

China

Increase in Organic Cultivation by Chinese Farmers Fuels Growth

Chinese Exports Catch Fire

Hong Kong

India

Organic Farming

Malaysia

New Zealand

Singapore

South Korea

Taiwan

Thailand

The Philippines

Strategic Corporate Developments

OBE Beef Pty Ltd. (Australia) - A Major Distributor/Retailer

B. Market Analytics

Table 82: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Organic Farming: A Primer

Production for Export

Focus on Select Markets

Argentina

Brazil

Cameroon

Chile

Egypt

Israel

Mexico

Peru

South Africa

The El Ceibo Cooperative (Bolivia) - A Major Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 85: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Organic Foods & Beverages by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 609 (including Division/Subsidiaries - 637)

Region/Country Players

The United States 256

Canada 28

Japan 1

Europe 254

France 38

Germany 17

The United Kingdom 52

Italy 15

Spain 33

Russia 4

Rest of Europe 95

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 81

Middle East 5

Latin America 2

Africa 10

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Organic Foods & Beverages in US$ Million.The major product segments analyzed are Organic Produce, Cereals and Baked Foods, Dairy Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic Beverages (Non-Dairy), Processed Foods, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. A ten-years historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 609 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., Applegate Farms, Be Wise Ranch, Clif Bar & Company, Coleman Natural Foods, LLC, ConAgra Foods, Inc., Dakota Beef, LLC, Dean Foods Company, Horizon Organic, Earthbound Farm, Inc., Florida Crystals Corporation, General Mills, Inc., Small Planet Foods, Inc., Green Circle Organics, LLC, Hipp Distribution GmbH & Co. KG, Kraft Foods, Inc., Nature's Path Foods, Inc., Odwalla, Inc., Organic Farm Foods, Ltd., Organic Valley Family of Farms, Rapunzel Naturkost AG, Seeds of Change, Shelton's Poultry, Inc., SunOpta, Inc., SunOpta Grains and Foods Group, The El Ceibo Cooperative, Hain Celestial Group, Spectrum, Acirca, Inc., Unilever UK Foods, Ltd., Vitagermine. The Leading Distributors/Retailers also discussed in the report include AEON Co., Ltd., Albert's Organics, Inc., ALDI, Auchan Groupe, COOP, Loblaws, Inc., Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited, Tesco Plc, Waitrose Ltd., Whole Foods Market, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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