Sales of organic victuals in the UK have topped 1 billion [pound sterling] for the first time.

Sales of organic victuals in the UK have topped 1 billion [pound sterling] for the first time, making the UK the third biggest exit for organic food in the world, according to the Organic nourishment and Farming Report 2003, published this week by means of the Soil Association. In the year in a less degree than review (April 2002-April 2003), overall sales of organic fodder and drink grew twice as fast as the conventional groceries market.

Retail sales of organic cheer rose by 10.4% to 1015bn [pound sterling], compared with a 52% expansion rate for the general groceries sector. Sales in the USA amounted to