Being able to market and sell your organic products successfully is a key element in the success of your organic operations. Consistency of quality and production are also essential requirements. Producing, trading and selling authentic independently verified (Certified) organic produce takes dedication, education and a belief in the values and principles of organics. | The Australian organic industry is growing at an estimated 15% per year, with many countries experiencing higher growth. To capture this market, you will need to learn about and understand how your product appeals to consumers and buyers of Certified Organic products, and then package them in a manner that is appealing, user friendly, and convenient to handle, store and transport. |
Organic consumers demand food that comes with a transparent quality assurance program attesting to the organic method of and inputs to production. Certified Organic products meet these expectations because Organic Certification and the Organic labels on the product attest to the fact that Organic Agriculture is founded on the principles of producing and processing food in an environmentally sustainable, ethically and socially responsible manner. Certification practices include and are not limited to:
As people increasingly want clean sustainable products, so too do consumers want food that is clean and produced sustainably. | Importantly consumers of organic food are already aware of Certified Organics and know to look for a trusted Certified Organic label. Market research conducted in 2017 found that most purchased items were fruit and vegetables, home cooking ingredients and dairy products. The greatest barriers to purchasing organic products are price, trust in organic labelling, ease of access and convenience, and minimal understanding of Certified Organic. Growth areas: vitamins, super foods, cosmetics and personal hygiene, dietary supplements, hair care, pet food and pet products. With the growth in demand for organic food, fibre and cosmetics, the industry is seeing a growth in export demand, as well as local consumption. |
While the marketing of organic produce is driven by each operation, a strategic objective of NASAA Organic is to assist in marketing organic produce.
For example, NASAA was the first Australian organic industry association to open Australian produce to the Certified Organic Chinese market, and is the industry’s leading association in facilitating export opportunities.
We provide extensive organic market development support through the following:
NASAA is a significant contributor to the Australian Organic Industry Market Report, which documents the growth and development of Australia’s Certified Organic industry.
