Non-GMO is major trend at world’s largest food and beverage trade show

The world’s largest trade show for food and beverages will be held in Cologne, Germany in early October, and non-GMO and organic categories are among the leading trends highlighting Anuga 2019. The event has drawn over 7,400 exhibitors from 100 countries.

In 2018, non-GMO labels were on 5% of new products worldwide, revealing 14% annual growth since 2014. North America now leads the EU in GM-free products—most new items present within bakery, snack, and dairy areas, though cereals and infant/toddler foods show the highest volume.

New organicproducts rose from 8.8% of products in 2014 to 10.5% in 2018. Europe shows a 15.5% average annual growth in newly launched organics. In 2018, Europe represented 58% of all organic launches with 22 % in North America; snacks are the most robust organic area, growing at 18.6 % annually.

Source: Global Meat News

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