Certified organic pet food is an emerging sector of the growing
Australian organic industry and will in future likely reflect the growth of the vast overseas market.
CEO's CORNER May I take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who has made me feel so very welcome as I stepped into the biggest job in
the Australian organic industry.
This years» Hall of Fame recipient, Howard Rubin, has dedicated the past 30 years towards the establishment and development of
the Australian organic industry.
Andrew's integrity and commitment to
the Australian organic industry is second to none and he loves promoting certified organic at every opportunity.
Not exact matches
According to the
Australian Organic Market Report 2012 fruit and vegetables are the most commonly bought
organic item and researchers IBISWorld predicts
organic farming will double in five years; it's already the third fastest growing
industry in Australia — next to superannuation and gemstones.
It tracks
industry and consumer trends in the
Australian organic marketplace based on research by the Mobium Group and the University of New England.
Supported by Horticulture Australia Ltd, the
Australian Organic Market Report is the
organic industry's most comprehensive assessment on the state of the sector in Australia, combining data from Swinburne University, the
Australian Bureau of Statistics and Mobium Group.
The National Standard for
Organic and Biodynamic Produce already prohibits GM and
Australian Certified
Organic submitted a proposal to ensure uniform application across the certified
industry and to give clarity and surety to our certified
organic farmers.
There was general agreement that the
Australian aquaculture
industry is amongst world leaders in reduction of antimicrobial use, and that there have been significant recent improvements in use of grain - based feed, which will be to the advantage of growers wishing to convert to
organic systems in the future.
A diverse and flourishing
organic industry which is profitably and sustainably meeting the needs of a growing base of well - informed consumers demanding
Australian Certified
Organic products.
Some of my goals on my return to Australia will be to set up an
organic research farm where growers and researchers can test ideas that will be beneficial to the greater
industry, and to work with seed breeders and researchers to develop
organic varieties of fruits and vegetables specific to the
Australian climate and conditions.
Dr Andrew Monk, Chairman of
Australian Organic, awarded Rick McDougall from Whetstone
Organics the honourable Chairman's Award for his ongoing service to the
industry as well as market integrity.
Each year we celebrate the immense contribution of
Australian Certified
Organic clients to the
organic industry by showcasing the year's most outstanding
organic products, businesses and individuals.
The dominance of the
Australian Certified
Organic Bud logo on certified
organic products demonstrates our focus on
industry - leading certification services and active promotion of your
organic brand.
Guano Australia operates from its
Australian Head Office based in Buderim, Queensland, from modern well equipped facilities and is strategically posed to lead the
organic fertiliser
industry well into the 21st century and beyond.
Not for profit
organic industry association
Australian Organic owns the logo that appears on the majority of
organic certified products on our shelves,
Australian Certified
Organic, recognised by the Bud logo.
Australian Organic is the only
organic industry body in the country dedicated to promoting and educating about
organics.
Congratulations, you were awarded the 2015
Australian Organic Industry Leadership Award for all the tireless work you do for the organic i
Industry Leadership Award for all the tireless work you do for the
organic industryindustry.
The
Australian Organic Market Report 2012 shows price remains the main barrier to
Australians buying more
organic produce; despite this IBISWorld research says
organics is one of Australia's top five growth
industries in 2014 and the
industry will double over the next five years.
Australian Organic also commissions a comprehensive market report on the state of the
industry and
organic consumer patterns every two years.
According to IBISWorld,
organic farming is one of the
Australian economy's best - performing agricultural
industries and due to consumer demand it's expected to grow by 50 per cent over the next five years.
Certified
organic is a regulated
industry with standards that are monitored by
industry regulators such as
Australian Certified
Organic.
September is
Australian Organic Awareness Month which celebrates certified
organic products across all
industries including food, beverages, skincare, cosmetics, textiles, cleaning products, garden products and even pet food!
The agreement comes after the release of a new IBISWorld report showing that
organic farming is one of the
Australian economy's best performing agricultural
industries over the past five years.
According to IBISWorld
organic farming is one of the
Australian economy's best performing agricultural
industries and due to consumer demand is expected to grow by 50 % over the next five years.
Chair of
Australian Organic, Dr Andrew Monk, says the sale reflects the maturity of the
organic industry.
Commissioned by
Australian Organic with funding support from Horticulture Australia Ltd and
industry sponsors, the biennial Report helps the
organic industry, governments and researchers understand
industry trends, benchmark their business growth and make investment decisions.
It was an incredibly successful night for the
organic industry and for the first time
Australian Certified
Organic growers were acknowledged in every category.
Swinburne University is again collecting data for the
organic industry's value adding / marketing component of the
Australian Organic Market Report 2014 and it needs your input.
Known variously as columnist, author, lawyer and PR consultant, Jessica Rudd is also a passionate supporter of the
organic industry and she's on a mission to use her knowledge of China to help move
Australian Certified
Organic products into that market.
She will help drive the
organic industry by supporting producers to switch to
Australian Certified
Organic and connect into markets in her role as
industry development officer.
The Chairman's Award for
Organic Industry Integrity went to Monika Fiebig, a South Australian wholesaler of certified organic fruit and vegetables who works tirelessly outside of her business to promote organics and to maintain probity in the organic i
Industry Integrity went to Monika Fiebig, a South
Australian wholesaler of certified
organic fruit and vegetables who works tirelessly outside of her business to promote
organics and to maintain probity in the
organic industryindustry.
The
organic industry agreed recently not to approve an application from the Western
Australian Department of Agriculture and Food for a level of adventitious presence of GM in
organic products.
«The fact that TOP has chosen to join forces with
Australian Certified
Organic is recognition of the work we do to maintain the integrity of the
organic industry and raise awareness about
organic through campaigns such as the recent
Australian Organic Awareness Month.
Australian Organic's general manager of commercial, Joanne Barber, says, «The Naturally Good Expo will be a great opportunity for certified
organic producers, processors and wholesalers to be seen amongst the
organic and natural
industry.
You will get the opportunity to hear
industry leading speakers discuss the growing opportunity globally for
Australian agriculture within the
organic industry.
Australian Organic was proud to partner with the organisers, National Media, to make this event possible and grow the
organic industry.
CEO of
Australian Organic, Paul Stadhams, says the merge is an exciting development in the
organic industry, strengthening opportunities for
organic farmers in Tasmania and it offers greater support for farmers wanting to switch to
organics to take advantage of the
industry's growth.
This year, we are once again celebrating the immense contribution that
Australian Certified
Organic clients make to the
organic industry.
Australian Organic is proud to host Australia's largest campaign celebrating certified
organic products across all
industries.
17 September 2012 Bought and raised in accordance to
Australian Certified
Organics / Dairy
Industry Protocol for health and well being and disease prevention on Beracah, Lake Albert, NSW.
To strengthen awareness and create more exposure for our
industry following the success of the
Australian Organic Market Report launch, we'll be engaging with an even wider range of media and influencers each month to keep spreading the message of
organics to the masses!
PS — if you are not a member of
Australian Organic Ltd but have a business interest in the
organic industry, please contact us to find out how to join!
She will be instrumental in strengthening member engagement, increasing
industry and consumer awareness around the benefits of
organics which will further cement
Australian Organic as an
industry leader.
Certified
organic is a regulated
industry with set standards in place such as the
Australian Certified
Organic Standard and national and international standards, natural and eco don't fit within any regulations, nor are the claims supervised by the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
JOIN US every September as we celebrate the annual
Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM)-- Australia's largest national campaign celebrating certified
organic products, across a diverse range of
industries, including fresh produce, packaged food and beverages, skincare, cosmetics, textiles, pet food and more!
Australian Certified
Organic is an independent subsidiary of
Australian Organic, responsible for the certification of
organic foods and fibres and was set up in 2001 to distinctly separate the task of certifying and regulating
organic products from that of promotion of the
industry and representing the
industry's interests to government.
The early 1990s saw involvement from the federal
Australian Government, following
industry requests to establish a national
organic standard for production and marketing for export.
Australian organic beauty specialist Eco By Sonya has added to its haul of prestigious
industry awards — 15 in all to date.
Australian Organic Limited is the not - for - profit, member - owned
industry leader and go - to organisation for comprehensive
organic services.