world markets for organic fruit and vegetables denmark 47 introduction although a small country both in population 5 3 million geographical size 43 094 sq km has become one of the pioneers promoting agriculture producing marketing food beverages rapid development sector throughout most 1990s is result strong cooperation among three parties ie government authorities farmers retail trade particular co op fdb which have all been working towards common goal 1993 made policy decision to drastically lower prices products enormously stimulated sales 1995 issued an action plan advancement production recommendations implemented january 1999 ministry fisheries published ii prepared by foods council support during period 2003 it provides guidelines on farming eg conversion product quality distribution export training research etc also significant that number organizations