Our Members Archives - Australian Organic

Five Sixty Farms: Certified Organic Microgreens and Edible Flowers

Five Sixty Farms is a family-owned organic microgreen farm located south of Lismore. The certified business is dedicated to producing the freshest and highest quality microgreens using sustainable farming practices. For those who don’t know, microgreens are young plants that are harvested when they are only a few inches tall, just after they have developed....

CR & JE Higgins: An Organic Macadamia Collective in the Nambucca Valley

Tags: Organic, organic food

Forward thinking and community involvement are often key themes of organic businesses in Australia, and AOL Member Charles Higgins is a great example of these concepts. Charles is part of an expanding local co-operative in the Nambucca Valley region on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, where he and four other growers produce....

Down Under Enterprises: Pure Australian Essential Oils

Tags: organic farming

Down Under Enterprises is a vertically integrated grower, producer and global wholesale supplier of pure Australian Essential Oils and native botanical ingredients. Products are sourced from their New South Wales farm Buhlambar, which lives in the heart of the traditional home of the Aboriginal Bundjalung people (in Bundjalung language, Buhlambar means ‘Home of Tea Tree’).....

BioAg: Natural Fertilisers and Biostimulants – Organically Certified

Tags: allowed inputs, Australian Certified Organic, organic farming

BioAg is an Australian owned and operated manufacturer since 1999, offering proven certified organic liquid biostimulants and natural phosphate fertilisers. The company was formed to provide sound biological programs for agriculture-based soil and plants, at a time when suitable solutions and products were not readily available through conventional supply chains. BioAg’s development has been driven....

Organigrow: Nutritionally Superior and Certified Organic Eggs

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic farming

You can find Organigrow’s free range egg farm on 70 acres of land at Monaltrie in Northern New South Wales. The farm been certified organic since 1999, operated by two generations of the Cripps Clark family. Current owner and manager Simon Cripps Clark is committed to offering an idyllic free-range environment for Organigrow’s chickens. Although up....

Guano Australia: Leading Nutrient-Based Organic Fertilisers

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic farming

Buderim-based Guano Australia has been a long-term supporter of the Australian organic industry, offering certified allowed inputs to growers across the nation. Guano Australia has been selling premium Guano Gold fertiliser products for more than 30 years, with the business established in Victoria in 1992 before relocating to the Sunshine Coast in 2005. Their locally produced Guano....

Planet Organic: Premium and ethically sourced organic teas

Tags: organic food

Planet Organic on the Sunshine Coast offer an extensive range of certified organic teas, coffees, herbs and spices that are full on flavour but light on the earth. The Coolum-based business has grown significantly since it was founded in 1997, with 59 different certified organic teas now available to health-conscious consumers. The entire Planet Organic range....

Biosota Organics: Premium Australian Manuka Honey

Tags: organic food

Queensland’s Biosota Organics has been proudly producing the strongest possible grades of medicinal Manuka honey in the world since 1999. Manuka honey is the rarest type in the world, accounting for just 1% of the globe’s total available honey as the Manuka tree is only native to Australia and New Zealand. Medicinal Manuka honey presents higher....

Clayton’s Organic Beef: Wholesome, Mindful and Natural

Husband and wife team Clayton and Jackie settled at Tulloch Brae, just north of Toowoomba, 18 years ago. The Sargoods were one of the first certified organic beef producers in Queensland. The family has continued to expand and diversify its business since then, with multiple breeder properties in western Queensland continually supplying the 1200 acre....

Sumitomo Australia: Organic Input Solutions for Growers

Since establishing itself in the Australian market in 1998, Sumitomo Australia has supported local growers with organic insecticides, plant growth regulators, surfactants and soil health products. The brand operates under a guiding principle that ‘our business must benefit society, not just our own interests’, a concept that is in keeping with organics.....

Kym Daniells: Certified organic bananas from Wamuran

Tags: organic farming, organic food

A family business in Wamuran has been supplying certified organic bananas to the Australian market since 2011. Kym Daniells is owner operator of two certified organic farms in Wamuran, Moreton Bay region, with approximately 40 acres of land dedicated to growing 15 different varieties of organic bananas.....

TotallyNuts: Premium Certified Organic Nuts and Snacks

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic food

Those looking for activated and organic nuts can place an order with Gold Coast based small business TotallyNuts! The certified organic supplier offers a wide range of nuts and seeds including Australian grown almonds, macadamias, pecans and sunflower seeds, plus nut butters, mueslis and much more.....

Europa Cheese by Quality Dairy Foods: Organic varieties from Pakenham

Connoisseurs of cheese in Victoria are likely familiar with Europa Cheese and its distinctive red and blue logo. The made-in-Australia manufacturer of traditional Italian-style and local cheeses has been a popular choice across the country since it was founded in 1971, and recently attained organic certification. Customers can currently choose from a variety of cheeses....

Sprout Organic: Plant-based formulas from the Gold Coast

Tags: Australian Certified Organic

Sprout Organic are the creators of the world’s first plant-based, vegan and organic formulas for infants and toddlers, having first brought their innovations to market in late 2020. The Gold Coast business was founded by husband-wife duo Sel & Jen, who decided to create their own formula when they couldn’t find a suitable option on the....

Cullen Wines: Leaders in Carbon Positive and Biodynamic Winemaking

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Cullen Wines is the only biodynamic and carbon positive winery in the Margaret River region, with the business built around a philosophy of quality, integrity and sustainability. Located in the township of Wilyabrup in the north of the Margaret River region, Cullen Wines operates with the highest regard for the natural environment, and has done since....

Nature’s Harvest: Clean and Nourishing Organic Drink Mixes

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic food

WA-based business Nature’s Harvest offers a range of health-boosting and certified organic blends for those looking to feel better, fight inflammation and support a stronger immune system. Their Turmeric Latte, Shroom Magic and Matcha Magic Mixes use the highest quality organic ingredients, with more products being prepared for release soon.....

Windance Estate Winery: Certified Biodynamics from WA’s Margaret River Wine Region

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You’ll find Windance Estate near the small town of Yallingup, in the north of WA’s world-famous Margaret River wine region. The certified biodynamic family business produces a range of high-quality small batch wines, with sustainable land management practices key to their success. Windance was established in 1998 by Drew and Rosemary Brent-White, with their daughter....

Multikraft Probiotic Solutions: A systematic approach to beneficial microbes

Tags: allowed inputs, Australian Certified Organic, organic farming

Multikraft Probiotic Solutions is a company that takes a systematic approach across agricultural enterprises, offering a wide range of products to help boost yield, increase regeneration and decrease chemical usage on farms. Their liquid probiotic products are combined to form soil health, foliar health and animal health programs. Multikraft’s products are also used in programs....

Grassdale Fertilisers: Large-Scale Solutions for Broadacre Organics

Tags: allowed inputs, organic farming

Australia’s largest cattle feedlot can be found near Dalby on Queensland’s Darling Downs. The-state-of-the-art Grassdale facility is managed by Mort & Co and can feed up to 80,000 head of cattle, with the scale of the lot presenting a unique opportunity. Given there is a guaranteed continuous supply of manure, Mort & Co have launched....

Voyager Estate: World-Class Organic Wines on the Margaret River

Tags: Australian Certified Organic

Iconic WA winery Voyager Estate produce organically farmed wines of place from Stevens Valley in the heart of the Margaret River region. Established in 1978, their wines are 100% estate grown and made, and the business is recognised as a world-class producer of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The owners are passionate about organic practices, having....

Pawsome Organics: Natural and Nutritious Dog Treats and Pet Supplements

Tags: Australian Certified Organic

Perth-based small business Pawsome Organics is dedicated to hand-made, healthy and certified organic treat options for discerning pet owners. Their vegan, plant-based treats use clean and wholesome ingredients such as turmeric, kale, coconut oil and hemp, with none of the allergens and fillers that are common in commercial products.....

AgBiTech Australia: Organic allowed inputs for selective pest control

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic farming

AgBiTech has been serving the Australian farming community for over 20 years as a supplier of innovative and environmentally safe products for pest control. The company utilises biological control methods, such as baculoviruses, to target specific pests without impacting other species, damaging soil health, mitigating crops or imposing otherwise limiting withholding periods on harvested produce.....

Ashbern Farms: Organic strawberries from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic farming, organic food

Growing hardy, high-quality organic strawberries can be a challenge, but Queensland’s Ashbern Farms have been working hard to meet this market need since first growing organic varieties in 2008. The business operates from farms in Stanthorpe and the Glass House Mountains, with organic strawberries grown at the latter location across 4.2 hectares of land.....

Boomaroo Nurseries: Year-round certified organic vegetable seedlings

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic farming, organic food

Growers looking to serve organic consumers are well catered for by Boomaroo Nurseries, a world-class wholesale provider of vegetable seedlings who added certified organic options to their product range in 2020. Boomaroo Nurseries operate from facilities in Lara, Victoria, with a state-of-the-art site also opened in Southbrook, Queensland, three years ago. ....

Nil Desperandum: Certified organic rum produced in the Sunshine Coast cane fields

Liquor lovers searching for a locally produced and certified organic rum can visit Queensland's Nil Desperandum on the Sunshine Coast, a short walk from the iconic Big Pineapple. Nil Desperandum (Latin for 'Nothing to Despair') launched their first dark rum in February 2022 and promoted it as the first Australian certified organic molasses rum. ....

Organica Australia: Natural and Certified Allowed Inputs

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The story of Organica Australia began in 1977, when Robert Jack and his family were tending to their flower nursery in Chambers Flat, Queensland. The family had slowly replaced the use of chemicals with their own natural formulations and had seen great results using readily available and ecologically sustainable blends.....

Pirovic Family Farms: Certified Organic Free-Range Eggs

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic food

You’ll find Pirovic Family Farms at Mangrove Mountain on the New South Wales Central Coast. The family owned and operated farm was established in 1965 as a producer of fresh eggs, before transitioning their offering over time to include barn-laid, free range, certified organic varieties, and liquid egg products. ....

Sugarless Australia: Organic and Naturally Sourced Sweeteners

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic food

If you’re looking to take up a zero-sugar lifestyle, you don’t need to resort to artificial sweeteners in your morning cuppa! Sydney-based company Sugarless Australia offers a variety of naturally sourced and organic sweeteners to health-conscious consumers, having first brought an organic stevia range to market in 2011. ....

The Healthy Chef: Wellbeing made easy through Wholefood Nutrition and Supplements

Tags: Australian Certified Organic

Paul and Teresa Cutter believe in ‘Health by Nutrition’, a simple guiding principle that has defined The Healthy Chef wholefood brand since it was founded more than ten years ago. The Sydney-based company has grown over the years to become one of Australia’s premium e-commerce nutrition brands. They were the first to bring organic pea....

Coco Tribe: Plant-Based Certified Organic Yoghurt and Ice Creams

Tags: certified organic

Looking for an organic and dairy-free alternative to the usual sweet treats? Sydney-based supplier Coco Tribe are here to help, offering 100% plant-based, gluten-free and vegan yoghurt and ice creams in a variety of great flavours. The Aussie owned and operated business uses organic coconut cream as a base and organic rice malt syrup for sweetness,....

Country Heritage Feeds: Good, Simple and Organic Nutrition for Australian Livestock and Pets

Country Heritage Feeds can be found just off the Gore Highway in Pittsworth, a 30-minute drive west from Toowoomba. The family owned and operated business uses Aussie-grown grains, free from chemicals and synthetic fertilisers, to produce the best quality certified organic feed for a range of business sizes. This includes some of the country’s largest....

Peace, Love & Vegetables: Healthy Probiotic Goodies from Byron Bay

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic food

The story of Peace, Love & Vegetables started in 2011 with Anya and Adam in the beautiful Byron Bay region. Full of ambition to share their passion for healthy food, the couple is producing one of the first sauerkrauts in Australia and other raw and certified organic foods such as kimchi, super-kraut, kefir and even....

Cawarra Cosmetics: A Pioneering Manufacturer of Certified Organic Skincare

Tags: Australian Certified Organic

Cawarra Cosmetics has grown from humble beginnings in Sydney more than 40 years ago, with the industry-leading certified organic manufacturer now based in the Byron Bay hinterland. The team offer manufacturing services for natural and certified organic skincare, haircare and other personal care items.....

Hemp Foods Australia: The Southern Hemisphere’s leading manufacturer of organic hemp foods

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic food

Hemp Foods Australia (HFA), located in Bangalow, Northern New South Wales, offers a range of certified organic hemp products from hemp seeds to hemp oil and protein powders. Once hemp foods became legalised in Australia in 2017, the company was able to fully embrace and promote their comprehensive product range.....

Jenbrook Australia: Pure Organic Tea Tree and Native Botanicals from 2000 Acres

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, organic farming

You’ll find Jenbrook Farm nestled in Northern NSW’s Bungawalbin Valley, a certified organic tea tree farm that’s home to over 2000 acres of native tea tree. The region is the birthplace for the Melaleuca alternifolia species and is renowned for its ideal ecosystem for tea trees to thrive. ....

Barossa Bottling Services: Boutique bottling and filling for regional artisan wineries

Tags: Australian Certified Organic, Australian Organic, Organic wine

Barossa Bottling Services can be found in Nuriootpa, in the heart of the Barossa Valley. The certified organic wine bottling and filling facility offer a complete packaging solution for their artisan clients.....

Hayes Family Wines: Premium Organic Wine in the Heart of the Barossa

Hayes Family Wines are a small-scale producer situated in the pristine winemaking region of the Barossa, South Australia. Nestled amongst rolling hills, Stone Well makes the ideal location for their certified organic Estate Vineyard and cellar door.....

United Organics: Organic Wholesale and Distribution Since 1999

Located near the Brisbane Markets in Rocklea, United Organics services wholesale and trade customers across Australia and overseas with a wide range of quality, fresh, certified organic produce straight from Australian farms.....

J.P O’Brien Farm: Organic crops in the rolling hills of Southeast Qld

Surrounded by picturesque rolling hills in Southeast Qld, John O’Brien’s farm has been in the O’Brien family since 1909. Originally a working dairy farm, John spent his childhood milking cows before converting the farm for cropping after he took over the running of the property from his grandfather in 1990.....

Bellevue Grazing Company: Prime Dorper studs in the Darling Downs

Organic mixed enterprise Bellevue Grazing Company is managed by David and Robbie Curtis. After initially running Merino sheep, the property is now renowned for stud Dorper sheep and commercial Dorper lamb production.....

Good Morning Cereals: Puffing Organic Grain Since 2003

Jill and Michael Allwright purchased Good Morning Cereals in 2003 - the company is the only one of its kind in Australia producing organic cereals puffs. Jill and Michael take pride in offering a range of certified organic puffed products using the highest quality grains by working closely with suppliers and maintaining rigorous food safety standards.....

Kialla Pure Foods: A passion for organic grains

Deep in the heart of the Darling Downs, Kialla Pure Foods began in 1988 and was one of the founding members of today’s organic movement in Australia.....

WoodShield: Certified Organic Timber Posts with the Protection of Recycled Plastic

Established in 2004, WoodShield manufactures Australian made, sustainable and chemical-free fencing posts. WoodShield’s timber posts are fully coated in recycled polymer and have been specifically created for use in viticulture, aquaculture, equine and general agricultural industries.....

Top of the Range Flowers: Growing organic Australian natives on the Sunshine Coast

Since 1996, Lodi and Yucca Pameijer have experimented with different Australian native and wildflower crops, farming methods, and processing systems to enable them to harvest the best flowers.....

Mighty Bean: Pioneers of organic tempeh

One of the pioneers of organic tempeh, Michael and Julie Joyce have mastered the tempeh making process over five decades. Mighty Bean Soyfoods produces premium certified organic tempeh using traditional fermentation processes.....

Kunara Organic Marketplace: Qld’s organic hub on the Sunshine Coast

Situated in Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast, Kunara Organic Marketplace is perfectly located just off the Bruce Highway. The store provides easy access for both locals and Brisbane weekenders looking to stock up organic groceries on their way back from a sunny weekend away.....

COYO: The world’s first certified organic coconut yoghurt

The story of the world’s first and most awarded certified organic coconut yoghurt began in 2010. After six months of daily testing and handcrafting batch after batch, COYO finally found the perfect, silky smooth and super creamy texture that we know today.....

Chaya Green Tea | Organic Matcha, Sencha, Hojicha

Chaya is a family run, Australian certified organic Japanese tea producer. Chaya import their teas in small batches from Kyoto's longest 100% certified organic tea farm.....

Kialla Pure Organics: A Pioneer of Australia’s Organic Farming Movement

From their beginnings as one of Australia's organic wholefood pioneers in 1988, Kialla Pure Organics have been driven by the belief that the way people grow and eat food needs to change.....

Clémence Organics. Functional certified organic skincare

Clémence Organics was founded by Naturopath Bridget Carmady in 2016 using her experience in clinical practice and university research, as well as her own personal health journey.....

Inglewood Organic. Australia’s leading producer of organic free-range chicken

Inglewood Organic is Australia’s leading producer of Organic Free-Range chicken, owned and run by an Australian family dedicated to rearing premium quality chicken through Certified Organic farming methods.....

Angove Family Winemakers: Committed to sustainability in winemaking

Angove Family Winemakers is Australia’s leading and largest certified organic grape grower and winemaker, with a deep commitment to sustainability at all levels. ....

Deoleo. The Olive Oil Company

At Deoleo, we’re passionate about quality olive oil. Bertolli Organic is a range of cold-pressed, extra virgin organic olive oil.....

PureHarvest: Advocating organics since 1983

PureHarvest was founded as a family business in Victoria over 40 years ago to share simple, healthy and organic food within the local community.....

Organic Merchant: More than your average cup of tea!

Organic Merchant offers more than your average cup of tea. Its extensive range includes certified organic herbal teas and cacao infusions, crafted from carefully selected ingredients that are hand-blended and beautifully presented.....

Bauer’s Organic Farm: Pioneers in organic farming for over 35 years

Considered one of the pioneers of the organic industry in Australia, Rob Bauer is a fourth-generation farmer who began growing organically in the Lockyer Valley over 35 years ago.....

Seasol: Growing and Nurturing Since 1974

Since 1974, Seasol has been in the business of growing and nurturing! Not just plants, but strong communities, a happy, healthy workplace, and a sustainable environment.....

Murray River Organics. Ingredients for conscious bakers.

Murray River Organics are growers and suppliers of shelf-stable organic ingredients. Their product range extends into dried fruit, baking, confectionery, and breakfast and is stocked in most major supermarkets across Australia.....

Enviroganic Farm. Better Life. Better Taste.

Enviroganic Farm is Australia’s leading Organic chicken and turkey producer. Being the longest established producers in the industry, they have a commitment to providing the highest possible quality and sustainability through their certified produce. ....

Jalna Organic Yoghurt. Organically pure and naturally delicious.

Treat yourself during Australian Organic Awareness Month with delicious Jalna organic yoghurt. Made with whole milk from Certified Organic Australian dairy farms that employ ethical and sustainable farming practices, they’re good for the environment and great on practically any dish you can think of.....

Jalna Dairy Foods backs The Bud and AOL’s calls for mandatory logos

Jalna Dairy Foods has backed calls for clearer labelling in the organic sector and agrees with Australian Organic Limited’s stance certification logos should be mandatory on products.....

Inglewood Organic: Premium Quality Organic Chicken Since 2002

Situated on the southern edge of the Darling Downs in QLD, Inglewood Organic is dedicated to rearing premium quality chicken using strict Certified Organic farming methods.....

Supporting Regenerative Agriculture with Australian Organic Food Co.

Australian Organic Food Co. supports Australian organic and regenerative farmers by rescuing thousands of kilos of fresh produce from going to waste.....

Barambah Organics CEO’s swift calls for mandatory standard

Barambah Organics CEO Matthew Stanton, has been quick to back calls for the introduction of a mandatory standard for use of the word “organic”.....

Green Grove Organics: Producing certified organic wheat for over three decades

Green Grove Organics is a multi-generational, family-run business owned by the Druce family since 1918 - producing certified organic wheat and milling their own flour for over three decades.....

Buronga Organics: A passion for organic farming and sustainability

Family-owned Buronga Organics places its passion for farming and organic philosophy at the centre of its farm management.....

Essential Flavours: Creating Australian made flavours since 1989

Established in 1989, Essential is a flavour house that creates Australian made flavours at its site in Carrum Downs, Melbourne, Victoria....

Australia’s biggest organic distributor warns national standard for sector is crucial

Eco-Farms, one of Australia's largest organic distributors, has reiterated calls for the introduction of a national standard for the use of the word organic.....

Australia’s biggest organic wine producer backs domestic regulation

Australia's largest organic wine producer has backed calls for the introduction of a standardised domestic regulation for the sector to protect markets and ensure consumer confidence in the organic products they buy.....

GR Davis Pty Ltd: Over 50 years of quality and innovation

Multi-generational, family-run business GR Davis Pty Ltd has been producing high quality Australian plant-based oils for over 50 years. Established in 1964 by Geoff Davis, the company is now Australia’s largest producer of certified organic Eucalyptus and Tea Tree oil.....

Finding the Perfect Potion

Founded in 1991, Perfect Potion is an Australian, family-owned business developing certified organic aromatherapy and skincare preparations.....

State’s biggest organic farmers call for domestic regulation

Victoria's largest organic producer, Wattle Organic Farms, is echoing the industry’s cry for the Federal Government to create a domestic regulation for the organic sector.....

COVID-19 distils new organic gin label Little Juniper

During the height of COVID-19, South Australian Stuart Mackenzie raised his glass to a new career, swapping Hollywood blockbusters for distilling his own organic gin.....

Ardrossan Orchards: Organics in the heart of the alpine region

Nestled in the heart of the alpine region surrounding Batlow, the Ardrossan Orchards brand began in 1956 when founder David Cathels purchased his first orchard. Since then, the brand has grown to include four large orchards with a reputation for premium quality, locally grown apples. ....

Bonza Organics: Strength and spirit after the fires

Perched atop the western hills surrounding Batlow, NSW, Bonza Organics are producers of certified organic apples and olives. Stephenie's inspiring story reflects the strength and spirit of many organic producers after the 2020 bushfires.....

Kehoe’s Kitchen: Fermenting the way to success

Learn more about Kehoe’s Kitchen, proudly Australia’s first certified organic producer of fermented vegetables, cashew dips and spreads.....

Beef producer frustrated with fake organic products reaching shelves

Tasmanian cattleman Rex Williams is calling on the Federal Government to establish a domestic regulation to protect the organic industry from fake organic products.....

ECTOL Plant & Crop Nutrients

John McKay, owner of ECTOL Plant & Crop Nutrients and member of Australian Organic Limited, shares his story and his company’s journey into organics.....

Organic Producers in Tasmania

In February 2020, Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford travelled to Tasmania to meet with members and learn more about their certified organic businesses.....

Organic Producers in Far North Queensland

In January 2020, Australian Organic visited certified organic producers in Far North Queensland to learn more about their operations and how their businesses have been affect by the floods.....

QCamel – Sunshine Coast

QCamel is the world's first certified organic camel milk dairy located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.....

6th Annual Australian Organic Industry Awards 2019 Winners Announced

The winners have been announced for the 6th Annual Australian Organic Industry Awards 2019, celebrating the best of the organic industry over the past 12 months.....

Eco Farms – Carole Park, Brisbane

Eco-Farms is Australia’s biggest organic distributor offering fresh organic fruit and veg, as well as over 600 organic grocery lines. Their Carole Park location is a central hub servicing both Queensland and Northern NSW.....