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Organic group send petition to federal government

Feds asked to establish policies and programs to help organic producers meet consumer demand, create sustainable food systems

The petition says that Canadian consumers are driving strong demand for organic food, and asks the federal government to establish policies and programs to “encourage growth in the domestic supply of organic to meet the market opportunity,” and to “meaningfully recognize and incentivize sustainable resilient food systems, such as organic, across all departments that relate to Canadian food policy.”

A CHFA survey revealed the value placed by consumers on an “organic” label has faltered in recent years.

Inflation remains top of mind for organic marketers

Organic produce sales in the U.S. declined in 2022 as consumers cut costs

Rising food prices are one of several factors creating turbulence in the organic marketplace. But, as attendees at the recent virtual segment of the 2023 Guelph Organic Conference learned, inflation […] Read more



Sales topped $6.5 billion in 2020, a 33 per cent increase over 2017 levels, according to a report published by the Canada Organic Trade Association.

Demand booms for organic foods

Consumers with more disposable income boosted organic purchases during pandemic

Glacier FarmMedia – Demand for organic food and beverages is booming in Canada, according to a newly released study. Sales topped $6.5 billion in 2020, a 33 per cent increase […] Read more



Brendan Grant and Marcelle Paulin farm in northern Ontario with their baby, Lowell Grant.

Northern Ontario farm serves local market

A farm near Thunder Bay supplies people with vegetables through a community-supported program

Glacier FarmMedia – What kind of crazy people would set up a vegetable farm from scratch outside Thunder Bay, Ont.? Two southern Ontarians with no agriculture education or background, that’s […] Read more