The premium paid for organic produce is a moving target, and it is far from standard for fresh produce commodities. Consider this chart, using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Weekly Retail Organic Price Comparison, found here. It is only a snapshot in time, but it shows that beets had a huge organic premium, Honeycrisp apples had a modest premium and organic spinach actually was selling at a discount to conventional spinach. What is the sweet spot for organic premiums? Comments welcome...
What is the sweet spot for organic produce price premium?
The premium paid for organic produce is a moving target, and it is far from standard for fresh produce commodities.
(The Packer)
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