UK Supermarkets sourcing more organic food from within the UK

The results of the annual Soil Association Supermarket Survey were released in May 2006. The results of the survey show that supermarkets are sourcing more of their organic produce from within the UK.

The Soil Association reports that “Five of the eight main supermarkets now source over three quarters of key staple organic foods within the UK, compared to just two in 2003, a new survey reveals today. On average, supermarket availability of UK, seasonal, organic food staples has risen by 10% - from 72% two years ago when the survey started, to 82% currently.”

The results for individual supermarkets showed that “Waitrose, which has topped the league since the survey started, comes joint first this year alongside Marks & Spencer - with both retailers sourcing 89% of the surveyed organic foods from UK farmers. Sainsbury’s comes in a very close third at 86% UK sourced.”

Full details of the survey can be downloaded from:

www.soilassociation.org/shoppingsurvey