What happened: Riverford, a vegetable box delivery company, reported a 6% sales increase to £117m in the year to May 2025. The UK organic food and drink market grew nearly 9%, marking its biggest expansion in two decades.
Why it matters:
- Rising consumer demand for healthy, trusted food sources is driving growth in the organic sector.
- Employee-owned businesses like Riverford are able to share profits with workers through bonuses.
MNN Take: The UK organic market’s strong growth reflects changing consumer preferences for provenance and health, though it still lags behind some European markets.
Sources: Guardian UK