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Canadian Natural and Organic Retail Markets

 
 
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 To date very little Canadian specific data exists on the value and make-up of the organic and natural food markets. The purpose of this report is to benchmark these markets by defining the composition and value. The report also looks at general consumer trends in North America that influence the organic and natural markets.
Current and potential growers, retailers and others in the agri-food industry can use this information for business planning and decision-making. Those in or considering the organic industry can use this information for planning.

Highlights:

2001 Value of Canadian
  • Organic market $650 million
  • Combined natural and organic market $1.4 billion
Two striking differences:
  • Meat is largest portion in total food market, smallest in organic market and 6th in natural
  • Fruits & Vegetables dominate organic, largest in natural but 3rd in the total food market
  • Otherwise similar structure in all three markets
  • Mainstream trends have a place within the organic and natural markets.
Each product category (i.e. meats, fruits & vegetables etc.) is examined in some detail, compiling relevant consumer and market information.		  
 
 
 
For more information about the content of this document, contact Rosalie Cunningham.
This document is maintained by Magda Beranek.
This information published to the web on October 17, 2002.
Last Reviewed/Revised on November 1, 2004.