Dutch organic food market offers all-natural potential for U.S. firms. From: AgExporter | Date: August 1, 1997| Author: Harst-Collaris, Tatiana van der; Scandurra, Laura Gabel | COPYRIGHT 1997 U.S. Department of Agriculture. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Dutch market for organic foods stands poised for growth as consumers are increasingly drawn to the environmental and health allure of organic foods. Supermarkets are taking a serious look at expanding their organic food sections, including two major supermarket chains in the Netherlands, Albert Heijn and Konmar.

The Dutch Government actively supports the organic food industry, aiming to advance market share from less than 1 percent of total food consumption to as much as...

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