August 1/New York/MediaPost -- U.S. sales of natural/organic food and beverages grew 9%, to nearly $39 billion, compared to under 2% growth for nonorganic grocery categories, according to a new report from CompaniesandMarkets.com.
The research company reports that growth in these foods will continue to be brisk this year, citing Frito-Lay's' initiative to move half of its snack portfolio to "all-natural" formulations and other major food/beverage makers' increasing investment in these markets via new product development and acquisitions.