Alternative consumption options, such as organic production, which support more sustainable production models, have been increasing significantly in recent years with constant growth. Organic farming allows to combat the damage caused by phytosanitary products, as well as reduce the effects on climate change, the loss of biological diversity and the inability to ensure food sovereignty, which conventional agriculture can cause.
Evolution of sales of organic certified food in Catalonia, broken down by destination
Source:Catalan Council for Organic Agricultural Production. Generalitat of Catalonia
The organic food production sector has grown exponentially in the last 10 years.
The data indicate that the sector is fully consolidated in the Catalan territory, doubling exports to the rest of Spain and Europe.