What’s Organic and In Season this October
The team at United Organics provide a fresh What’s in Season update for October so you can see which organic fruit and veg is available this month.
How animals are better treated on organic farms
A key principle of certified organic food production is that all livestock must be ethically treated and have their specific needs met. Organic certification guarantees animals have had plenty of space and fresh air throughout their life, and have been able to behave as closely to how nature intended as possible.
Why organic products often cost more
There is a lot of extra work that goes into producing delicious organic food, because it’s grown naturally, without synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals.
Chickens are allowed more space, pigs aren’t kept in stalls and cattle graze on a healthy grass ecosystem – all of which can mean more intensive labour for the farmer and the need to add a little extra at the checkout.
How organic products are healthier
Organics are free of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals. More research needs to be completed to conclusively determine if you’re better off without those chemicals in your system but research has shown certified organic foods can be more nutritionally dense – with more antioxidants, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids.
What being organic means
This week, we’re taking a closer look at what being organic means. Simply put, organic means synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals aren’t used. Instead, food is grown naturally. This principle is applied throughout the entire organic supply chain, from the farm through to processing.
How to check if a product is organic
This Australian Organic Awareness Month, we’re encouraging consumers to find out more about organic, including what organic means, how it is priced, how it is healthier and how it is beneficial for animals. Importantly, we are sharing our tips on how to check if a product is truly organic.
What’s Organic and In Season this September
The team at United Organics provide a fresh What’s in Season update for September so you can see which organic fruit and veg is available this month.
How to verify that your product is truly organic
Those of us who choose to shop organic are making an investment in our health and sustainability, and it can be frustrating to know that with some organic products, all is not as it seems. This is because in Australia there is currently no regulation around the use of the word ‘organic’. As a result, products can claim to be organic even if as little as 2 per cent of the ingredient list is truly certified organic.
Five superb organic drops to indulge in this Pinot Noir Day
Known for its rich colour, complex aroma and crisp acidity, there are many wonderful reasons to indulge in a glass of Pinot Noir on Thursday 18 August to celebrate Pinot Noir Day.
We’ve collated a list of the five award-winning Pinot Noirs presented at the 2021 Australian Organic Wine Awards earlier this year for you to sip and savour.
What are Organic Nuts?
Organic nuts have been eaten by man for thousands of years. In fact, evidence exists that demonstrates that nuts such as almonds, pistachios, water chestnuts and acorns were a major part of our ancestors’ diets nearly 780,000 years ago!
