They are quite widespread for one reason: certificates. Demeter is one of the oldest and most strict organic certificates and also probably the most powerful. I

They are quite widespread for one reason: certificates. Demeter is one of the oldest and most strict organic certificates and also probably the most powerful. If a farmer really wants to do sustainable agriculture, it makes sense to go for the demeter certificates as it is well known and generally one of the best paying. Unfortunately, to get it you have to take part in the stupid 'magic' to get it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demeter_International https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demeter_International (That and I really feel irritated when I go to an organic bakery and they also try to sell you energized water. On my last skiing trip they sold home made lemonade but with Grander water. I asked whether I could get it without and they told me that is not possible and why the hell would you opt-out if you do not believe in it. Didn't make it cheaper for me though, and they certaily pay quite a bit for that fraud.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Grander https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Grander