What does Organic mean?
Humane, sustainable relationships between humans, animals and the natural environment.
What does this mean for you?
Products that are safe, bursting with authentic flavour and the highest nutritional value.
5 Reasons to choose Organic
1. Non-toxic
Organic produce does not contain poisonous chemicals.
Organic food is free from:
→ hormones → pesticides
→ toxic chemicals → antibiotics
→ artificial fertilizers → food additives
→ mould retardants → irradiation.
Fact: The average conventionally-grown apple has 20-30 artificial poisons on its skin, even after rinsing.
Pesticide exposure alone has been linked to cancer, reproductive problems and neurological disease.
Most organic processed foods are preservative free.
2. No GMO
Going
organic is the only practical way to avoid eating genetically modified
(GM) food. Studies have repeatedly shown GMO foods to cause
devastating and potentially lifelong effects to the health of animals
and humans that consume genetically modified foods.
3. Nutrient Rich
Organic farming is committed to the production of nutritious crops.
The
enrichment and reparation of lands and soils ensure that plants and
animals enjoy an abundance of naturally occurring nutrients.
It
is no wonder that fresh organic produce contains an average of 50% (and
up to 400%) more vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other micro-nutrients
than the mass-produced variety.
Organic
fruit and vegetables boast considerably higher quantities of
antioxidants, which have been proven to be effective in disease
prevention, especially cancer.
Fact:
According to an international study, nutrient content has plummeted –
by 40% in vegetables, almost 30% in meat and 20% in fruit – in just two
generations.
4. Cruelty Free
Organic certification carries a guarantee of respect for animal welfare.
Organic
meats are sourced from animals that are treated humanely and are reared
on certified organic feeds and pastures, giving them a superior taste.
5. Environmentally Responsible
Organic
farming follows best environmental practice via an intelligent fusion
of traditional agricultural wisdom and modern techniques.
Organic
farming is free of harmful chemical, pesticides and fertilizers,
keeping pollutants out of our land, air and waterways.
Organic methods provide nutrient-rich soils from which clean produce is grown, making farming sustainable for the future.
Buying organic is an investment in our precious environment.
Organic systems work in harmony with nature creating a healthy environment rich in wildlife, woodlands and nutrients.
Organic
farmers are committed to the conservation of energy, soil and water via
recycling and use of renewable resources within the farming system.
Minimalist
intervention in farming practices results in minimal environmental
impact, hence biodiversity within the farm and surrounding areas.
Did you know that Australia is the world leader in the area of land used for certified organic farming?
This represents an outstanding 45% of organically farmed land globally.
Buy organic and help keep Australia No.1!
Quality assurance – how do you know it’s Organic?
All
authentic organic foods and products are certified, ensuring that a
stringent set of tests and standards are met from the first stage of
production to your plate.
Organic
foods are permitted to contain a maximum of 5% of uncertified
ingredients from a restricted list, all of which must be labeled on the
product.