ORGANIC APPLE SAUCE MARKET ANALYSIS

Organic Apple Sauce MarketSize and Trends

Market Outlook

• Study published by MDPI in the Horticulture journal in December 2015, stated that in 2014, market value of organic foods in the U.S. was US$ 42 billion, with 43% share from fruits and vegetables. Report published by Business France stated that in 2015, organic food industry in France was worth US$ 6.80 billion and in 2016, French exports of organic products valued around US$ 514 million.
• According to the U.S Department of Agriculture, 4% of the total food sales in the U.S. in 2016 was organic products. The organic retail sales in Europe stood at US$ 30.85 billion in 2014, as estimated by The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements.
• Growing health awareness against chemical pesticides and higher disposable income among the populous in emerging economies have resulted in an increased demand for organic food. According to Organic and Conventional Products paper in the U.S., by MDPI, 84% of consumers buy organic food in the U.S. Due to high pectin content, apple sauce is associated with health benefits such as treatment of diarrhea, which in turn, is fueling growth of the organic apple sauce market.
• According to Organic Trade Association (OTA) in April 2017, maximum organic food sale takes place through conventional and natural food supermarket, while the remaining sale takes place through food service, farmer’s market, and distribution channels other than retail stores.