Sina WeiboNews of Organic Industry
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While there are no official market estimates, the AAOCH (Chilean Organic Agriculture Association – Agrupación de Agricultura Orgánica de Chile) estimates that the organic market in Chile moves approximately USD$35 million worth of products annually, reports The Packer. Apples and blueberries dominate fresh fruit organic production and exports, according to a USDA report. This estimate includes about USD$2.4 million of local consumption. Though the market is relatively small, demand for organic products is growing 20% annually, despite the fact that organic products can be 25% more expensive than their conventional alternatives. The Organic Agriculture Law in Chile was passed in 2007 accompanied by a National Certification System of Organic Products.
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