US natural products retailers see 15% sales growth

Last updated: October 1, 2012 4:47 pm

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The natural and organic retail channel in the US is emerging from the recession in good health, according to Organic & Wellness News.

The magazine quotes a recent survey of 900+ natural supermarkets by US analysts SPINS which reported average sales growth of around 15% for the lost recent quarter.

Certain categories performed even better. Sales of certified organic products were up 18%, fair trade +19%, free-from +22% and Non-GMO Project Verification (a new label scheme conforming no GM ingredients) +21%.

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Jim Manson is editor of Natural Newsdesk, former editor-in-chief of Natural Products Global (whose influence and audience grew steadily under his editorship) and former editor of Natural Products News, a position he held for 16 years. A regular speaker, presenter and awards host at conferences and trade shows in the UK and across Europe, he has also written for national newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, Financial Times, The Times and Time Out.