Organic food: Federal Food Minister Özdemir is stepping up the pace
Created: 02/15/2022Updated: 02/15/2022 09:32
Organic food is still primarily bought in supermarkets.
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Cucumbers, carrots or eggs are available twice in many supermarkets: "normal" and - usually a bit more expensive - "organic".
Organic production is said to be picking up speed.
How is the demand?
Berlin - Federal Minister of Food Cem Özdemir relies on a stronger push for organic food in Germany *.
"Organic has long been more than just a trend," said the Green politician of the German Press Agency.
At the same time, regionality is playing an increasingly important role.
In order to serve both, the proportion of organic farming should be increased to 30 percent by 2030.
The Ministry sees greater growth potential in the catering trade and generally in out-of-home catering.
Funding is intended to further improve the conditions for production, processing and marketing.
Cem Özdemir: "Organic has long been more than just a trend"
According to a survey commissioned by the ministry, 38 percent of respondents often or only buy organic food - compared to 37 percent in the survey last year.
41 percent stated that they often want to buy organic products in the future - only six percent plan to do so.
The most popular organic products are eggs, vegetables and fruit, and most people still shop in supermarkets.
According to the information provided, the Infas institute surveyed a total of 1022 people for the regular "eco-barometer" from the end of July to the end of August 2021.
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SPD, Greens and FDP agreed in the coalition agreement that organic farming in Germany should increase to 30 percent by 2030 instead of the previously targeted 20 percent of agricultural land*.
The most recent figure is 10.3 percent.
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