Organic food consumptions in Italy: ok the first 2009 six months

Ismea informs that the organic food consumptions related to the
first semester 2009 grow in spite of the economic crises underway. In 2008, the purchase of packed
organic products in Italy has increased by 5.4% in relation to 2007 at current prices. Such a
tendency has continued all throughout the first 2009 six months, and the period closed down with a
7.4% grow on annual basis. The survey does not include sales at specialized shops: it is referred
only to organic food consumptions at home.<br><br><br><br>Source: ISMEA<br>