Organic food and drink sales slump

Guardian Environment Network
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Overall sales of 'ethical' goods and services – from produce to transport and funerals – rose by nine per cent despite decline in organic food, according to the Co-operative

Sales of organic food and drink slumped by 10 per cent to £1.53bn last year as shoppers opted for cheaper alternatives, according to a new report. But despite the impact of the economic downturn, overall...

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