Organic chicken slaughter has edged higher as seasonal consumption prompts an increase in demand, even though recent weeks have shown weekly levels falling below 1 million birds. Overall, the long-term trend points to steady growth. Favorable economic conditions will continue to support increased spending by consumers who, given a choice, will choose organic if the food budget allows.
The data presented below reflect the impact of price increases on the heels of the pandemic, bird flu, and record inflation. The 10 percent decline in organic chicken slaughter over the period was caused by novel forces that are no longer present.
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