Organic Industry Structure: Information Graphics

Changes in ownership and control of Organic companies including retail acquisitions and mergers, introductions, processors, independents and their brands, private label brands, mass market channels, and distribution acquisitions and mergers. Charts by Phil Howard.

Phil Howard's research focuses on investigating the relationships between food, agriculture and public health, as well as assisting communities to characterize and respond to changes in the food system. Phil is currently exploring 'food environments' and their potential relationships with health outcomes. He is also studying national consumer interest in 'ecolabels' as a potential strategy for improving the livelihoods of small- and medium-scale farms, and consolidation in the food system, particularly in the rapidly growing organic sector.