This statistic shows the results of a survey on the consumption frequency of organic herbs in Finland in 2015 and 2017. Overall, the consumption of organic herbs was more frequent in 2017 than in 2015. 5 percent of the respondents consumed organic herbs daily or almost daily in 2015, when in 2017 the corresponding figure was 11 percent. Also the share of respondents using organically grown herbs on a weekly basis increased by 3 percent over the two-year period.
Overall, the consumption of organic food has become more regular in Finland over recent years. According to a survey, the main reasons for buying organic food included cleanliness, quality and healthiness.
respondents who consume organic food regularly or every now and then
Method of interview
Omnibus survey
Supplementary notes
* Figures for the year 2015 have been conducted during the period of April 13, 2015 to April 28, 2015.
** The number of respondents for the year 2015 was 624.
The original survey question was phrased by the source as follows: "Kuinka usein olet käyttänyt seuraavia luomuruokia viimeisen 12 kk:n aikana? Yrtit."
Percentage points exceeding or falling below 100 percent are probably due to rounding.
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