"Sales of organic food and drink soared before the recession, well over doubling from just over £800m in 2000 to £2.1bn in 2008. But they have fallen steadily since, to £1.64bn in 2012 – nearly a quarter below its 2008 peak, according to the Soil Association.
However, industry watchers say the horsemeat scandal has given the industry some cause for hope."
@ Organic farming hits the skids as recession-hit consumers desert the sector - Green Living - Environment - The Independent:
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