The Organic Products Cluster (OPC) was established in 2006 to bring together actors involved in the organic products business in Greece and facilitate the organic products market. It has members from across Greece including manufacturing companies, producers, and certification organizations. The OPC organizes events, seminars, and projects to promote members' products and services, provide industry information and support, and represent members in policy discussions.

1. ORGANIC PRODUCTS CLUSTER (OPC) Organic Agriculture and Developing Trends in Greece Dimitrios Simeonidis President

4. Activities of the OPC The main activities are designed and based on the needs of the sector and the needs of the members. The actions are focused on: strengthening and promoting the organic sector informing the public about the benefits of organic products

10. Development of organic agriculture in Greece Source: Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food

12. Development of producers Source: Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food

13. Development of manufacturing companies by sector Source: Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food

14. Organic Olive Oil Source: Estimates of market, ICAP

15. Wine made from Organically Grown Grapes Source: Estimates of market, ICAP

16. Organic Citrus Source: Estimates of market, ICAP

17. Source: http://www.organic-world.net

18. Market Trends… Significant increase of the outlets Wider Variety of products Entrance of new big companies Rising consumers demand

20. Commercial/ Distribution Channels Source: Estimates of market, ICAP

21. Open markets of organic products in Greece The operation of the open markets started 15 years ago Attica : Thessaloniki : Chalkidiki : Pella : Volos : Trikala : Larisa : Crete : 24 5 1 1 1 1 1 3

23. Sales of Organic Products in Europe for 2008 In million € http://www.organic-world.net

24. Arable lands in EU including crops that are in transition stage http://www.organic-world.net

25. http://www.organic-world.net

27. ORGANIC PRODUCTS CLUSTER (OPC) Dimitrios Simeonidis President Organic Cosmetics in Greece

33. ORGANIC PRODUCTS CLUSTER (OPC) Dimitrios Simeonidis President