Eco-Conscious Canadians Expand Use Of Vinegar To Household Care Arena

Canadian consumers recognize the unique virtues of vinegar, both as a cooking ingredient and as a household cleaner and deodorizer. That recognition is reflected in a Nielsen finding that sales of all varieties of vinegar – white, balsamic, cider, etc. – rose 11 percent in the 12 months ending in July 2016 to more than $82 million. In addition, the number of households buying vinegar rose from 52.1 percent in 2012 to 57.5 percent this year. Vinegar makers and retailers also report an increase in spending per buyer to $8.33, up 10 percent over last year. Nielsen suggests that an increase in interest in ecofriendly cleaning solutions is contributing to vinegar’s rosy sales picture.