All About Organic
BCorp Q&A
Q: Are you still a BCorp Certified business? Nine years ago, we became a BCorp Certified business, to align with the benchmarks we set for ourselves in the way we do business and who we do business with. Over the years we have continually set new ...
Does certified organic mean NO glyphosate?
The quick answer to this is YES! Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide sometimes used in the cultivation of non-organic crops to manage weed growth, and residues have the potential to persist, entering the food chain. Crops such as wheat, barley, ...
We need products exported, what will you provide?
We have customers who export our products. Please consider the following limitations: We are unable to waiver the GST. We are not an exporter and our systems are not set up for export. It is the customer's responsibility to submit a claim for a tax ...
Organic product from China - Is it Australian Certified Organic?
WHY DO WE SOURCE ORGANIC PRODUCTS FROM CHINA? IS IT CERTIFIED ORGANIC? Whilst we are aware that there are falsely claimed organic products available on the market, we can assure you that anything we state to be organic supply, truly is organic. All ...
How can I avoid insects & pests getting into my food?
It is important to remember that organic grains and flours are most vulnerable to pest infestation in hotter months, as they do not have any chemical residue protection against pests. During harvest and production a number of ‘weapons’ are used to ...
What does "organic in-conversion" mean?
Produce that comes from an organic farm that is in the process of its three year conversion period to organics. After 12 months of using organic farming methods, the produce can be labelled organic in conversion. This means the farm has been audited ...
What is the shelf life on your products?
Our products are all natural or organic and they do not contain any artificial preservatives or additives to prolong their shelf life. We believe this is a good thing because it means our products can be enjoyed without any harmful additives! ...
Is organic food more susceptible to pests?
In short, yes. It is important to remember that organic grains and flours are most vulnerable to pest infestation in hotter months, as they do not have any chemical residue protection against pests. During harvest and production a number of ‘weapons’ ...
What is conventional produce?
Conventional produce is grown and handled with regular commercial methods which may include the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilisers, food irradiation and genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If and when we choose to stock a ...
What is organic?
Organic produce is grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilisers, food irradiation or genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). It is an innovative method of farming and production focusing on the health of the ...