Spike in Organic Produce Sales Is Good News for Greenhouse Vegetables
August 22, 2020 
Sebastien Boyer, the CEO of FarmWise, which works with growers and engineers to build new farming systems, recently took a closer look at increased sales of organic produce at supermarkets. His analysis, featured in a post on Medium.com, paints a positive message for greenhouse vegetable growers, many of which produce crops organically.
Boyer cites data from the Organic Produce Network that shows sales of fresh organic produce (fruits and vegetables) increasing 18.2% in volume in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the previous year.
Here are two reasons for the spike in sales:
“Organic Equals Healthy” Messaging: Boyer says national and international organizations are highlighting that the risk of hospitalization is higher for people with diet-related conditions like obesity, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes, and that staying healthy and sane is the best thing one can do to keep both their immune system and mood in good shape.
Grocery stores sell more organic food than restaurants: This has become especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, as restaurants are fully or partially shuttered and producers seek out new customer bases.
Read Boyer’s complete analysis here.
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