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---- Organic beer goes down a treat
The range of organic products available to the public grows wider every year and now even includes that most popular of beverages – beer. The biggest market is in the US and in June some 75 organic ales and lagers were showcased at the North American Organic Brewers Festival in Portland, Oregon, the world’s largest gathering of organic brewers.
Most operators tend to run small businesses serving a small geographical area but public demand for these products is growing rapidly and now even giant global brewers like Anheuser-Busch and Carlsberg are producing organic beers of their own.
In Hong Kong, the market is still at an early stage, but several organic beers are now available at PARKnSHOP International stores, Taste and Great. Most interest comes from expatriate customers but as these beers become more popular PARKnSHOP will look to source additional brands.
According to Produce Green Foundation, an environmental group which has set up the first organic farm in Hong Kong, this is another sign that Hong Kong people are becoming much more aware about green lifestyles.
“Like other organic products organic beer is a step in the right direction. It’s good for people’s health and it’s good for the planet – it’s a welcome development,” says founding chairman Simon S C Chau. “Total sales of organic products in Hong Kong have been doubling every few months. It’s very encouraging.”
---- Organic beer goes down a treat
The range of organic products available to the public grows wider every year and now even includes that most popular of beverages – beer. The biggest market is in the US and in June some 75 organic ales and lagers were showcased at the North American Organic Brewers Festival in Portland, Oregon, the world’s largest gathering of organic brewers.
Most operators tend to run small businesses serving a small geographical area but public demand for these products is growing rapidly and now even giant global brewers like Anheuser-Busch and Carlsberg are producing organic beers of their own.
In Hong Kong, the market is still at an early stage, but several organic beers are now available at PARKnSHOP International stores, Taste and Great. Most interest comes from expatriate customers but as these beers become more popular PARKnSHOP will look to source additional brands.
According to Produce Green Foundation, an environmental group which has set up the first organic farm in Hong Kong, this is another sign that Hong Kong people are becoming much more aware about green lifestyles.
“Like other organic products organic beer is a step in the right direction. It’s good for people’s health and it’s good for the planet – it’s a welcome development,” says founding chairman Simon S C Chau. “Total sales of organic products in Hong Kong have been doubling every few months. It’s very encouraging.”