How is increase demand for organic food affecting retailers in uk?
Im recent years, the increase in demand for organic food has created a whole market for retailers. Supermarkets, emerging specialised stores and farmers markets are now able to supply more and more healthy and organic options to health conscious consumers as farmers and food manufactures convert to supply this demand. But this market share is still a small portion of the whole consumer market as these products are very expensive. As we enter recession, retailers are finding that they are making a loss in the organic sector as people can’t afford these foods. Some specialised stores have actually closed their doors, whilst others are having to lower standards and introduce alternatives. I would actually say that at the moment there is decrease in the demand for organic foods although I think that it will be short lived and one day I believe it will become the standard out of necessity.
