Why are organic products more expensive than non-organic ones?

Pourquoi les produits bio sont-ils vendus plus chers que les produits non bio ?

Migros is committed to protecting the environment. Selling a bogus product at a higher price than a non-organic product is counterproductive, as customers will be forced to buy non-organic products. A true ecological policy would be to sell organic products at a lower price than non-organic products. This certainly requires an effort on margins and commercial strategy, but if the environment is part of Migros' objective, then it's time to move on from words to deeds.

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Sebastian_Migros

Hi @Kotty, thanks for your message. Organic farming takes a lot more time and work than conventional farming. It also requires a lot of handwork and manpower. To illustrate the complexity of organic farming: yields on organic farms are up to 50% lower than on conventional farms, while the risk of pests and diseases is greater. On the other hand, plants are only treated with organic fertilizers and do not come into contact with chemical pesticides and fertilizers. All animals spend regular periods outdoors and are fed mainly with organic fodder. The use of air transport and genetic engineering is strictly forbidden. In this way, customers can be sure that they are only eating products that are purely organic, sustainable and in harmony with nature. Best regards Sebastian

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Kotty

Sebastian_Migros

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Good evening Sebastien, Thank you for your reply, but you haven't directly answered my question. Is it possible to find out what Migros' policy is to promote Swiss organic farming? Does Migros make an effort on its margins to help farms?

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