Unreliable organic supplies are stunting the growth of over half of US organic food manufacturers, according to a new report by the (US) nation's industry association.
But despite supply challenges, the market continues to see strong growth, mirrored by the expansion in the range of organic products available, and the retail outlets that carry them
According to the Organic Trade Association's (OTA) 2007 Manufacturer Survey, organic foods are one of the fastest growing segments in the industry, with sales in 2006 increasing 21 percent to reach $16.7bn.
But results from the group's latest survey of organic manufacturers reveal that as more organic products are being churned out onto the market, securing raw materials is becoming a growing challenge.
Some 55 percent of survey respondents in 2007 said that a lack of dependable supply restricted their company from generating more sales of organic products. This compares to 52 percent last year. (more)
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