The organic sector
The significant growth in the productive sector in recent years has created the conditions for the processing industry to increase and consolidate, adding to the value of products that are already value-added due to their production characteristics. Lleida has the largest area of organic farming while Barcelona is the province with the most processing industries.
Organic farming is a system of production and processing food to obtain the highest quality, respecting the environment and without using synthetic chemicals (hormones, herbicides, chemical fertilisers, pesticides and others).
The organic food production sector exports large quantities, especially to highly demanding markets concerned with issues related to the environment, health and food safety.
Catalan businesses stand out for their innovative capacity and commercial dynamism, allowing them to market much of their production on foreign markets, primarily in Europe.
In the last 10 years (2011-2021), the turnover of the organic sector in Catalonia has multiplied by 8 and currently exceeds €1,190 M, which places Catalonia as the first market for organic products in the State and in the south of Europe.
The sector exports more than 30% of sales, mostly to European Union countries and the rest to third country markets.
NEWS FROM SECTOR ORGANIC
07.06.26
Food and transmission of Covid-19
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has signed a statement in which it informs that there is no scientific evidence, until now, that food can be a way of transmission of the Coronavirus.
07.06.26
Key events and fairs in the ecological sector
The organic food segment is growing and the fairs that promote it are becoming more and more numerous. In the same way, non-professional activities aimed at bringing organic food to the general public are also growing.
10.25.23
The plant-based drinks market will expand by 6.6% until 2033
The market for plant-based drinks is growing and it is expected to continue to do so over the coming years. The market is currently estimated to be US$ 351,700 in size and its valuation is expected to reach US$ 668,900.