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Organic foods now account for 7.6% of total food sales in Denmark.
Paul Holmbeck, CEO of the association for organic food farmers Økologisk Landsforening, says that Denmark's position is a result of the knowledge, interest and trust Danish customers have in organic food production. Supermarkets are also successful in marketing organic foods.
Helene Birk, export manager at Økologisk Landsforening, points out that the traditions and the reputation of Denmark as an organic nation is advantageous for exports. In fact, Danish organic food exports increased to DKK 1.2bn (EUR 160m) in 2012, more than quadrupling export levels over the past seven years.
The Danish organic bakery company Aurion has also posted its best result in 39 years. In 2013, its sales turnover increased by 25% to DKK 36.6mn (EUR 4.9m) and pre-tax profit amounted to DKK 1.5m (EUR 0.2m). The company's sales to retailers, catering and wholesale sector all increased.
Source: Børsen
Tags: Denmark , organic food market
