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Abstract
In this work it explains the actual situation of organic production and marketing in
Spain, studying and analyzing their evolution in the last decade of anterior century and in the first
years of the new millennium. In Spain, organic production began in 70's with pioneers in
Catalonia, Murcia Region and other zones. It was in 90's when it was observed a great increase in
organic surfaces. A very interesting and critic date is that at the moment, more of 80% of organic
products it is exporting to other European countries, USA and others foreign markets, and it is
necessary a new marketing strategies and innovations to structure the organic market, give a new
information to consumers, improve the investment in relation between retailers and this
consumers, and improve the perception of utilities of this products. In some countries as is the
case of Spain, the consumer s don't have enough information about the characteristics of organic
products, organic food and organic production methodologies. They must to know all information
along the benefits of organic production methodologies and their implications in environment
conservation, biodiversity protection, food quality and safety, and this task must be provided by
the new marketing strategies and actions.