History of Australian Organic
Australian Organic is the only organic industry body in the country dedicated to promoting and educating about organics. It is the most respected source of organic information for journalists.
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2018
2017
- November – Hail the champions of organics: The Annual Awards of Excellence winners announced
- November – Industry body championing change to drive future of organics in Australia
- September – Australia’s personal health crisis driving unprecedented organic awareness
- April – Aussie demand for organics outstrips local supply
2016
- November – Australian Organic winners celebrate at Annual Awards
- July – Just because it says its “organic” doesn’t mean it really is
- July – From Farm to Face
- June – AOAM Press Release
- May – Australian Organic protecting fresh fruit and vegetables
- April – Certified organic milk has 50% more health benefits
- February – Demand for certified organic products set to soar in 2016
- January – Reasons why choosing ACO is good for you
2015
- 14 May 2015 – Australian Organic taking action for farmers and consumers on GMOs
- 6 May 2015 – SIAL China embraces organic May 6 – 9
- 4 May 2015 – Organic beef on display
- 15 April 2015 – Nine Aussie food companies pack bags for China
- 30 March 2015 – Spoilt for choice this Easter
- 18 March 2015 – Organic grain prices skyrocket
- 16 March 2015 – Angove scores organic deal in China
- 9 March 2015 – ‘Green’ and ‘organic’ doesn’t mean it’s better
- 5 March 2015 – Changes to organic labels
- 11 February 2015 – 100,000 kids into gardening
- 16 January 2015 – Reduced time for organic certification
2014
- 23 December 2014 – Organic certification groups merge
- 21 November 2014 – Australia’s appetite for organics at record levels
- 17 November 2014 – Organic award winners announced
- 16 September 2014 NEWS Rudd to help trade with China
- 21 August 2014 NEWS health crisis prompts change in eating habits
- 30 July 2014 Media Release – Responding to challenges of organic farming
- 22 July 2014 Press Release – Australian Organic Awareness Month
- 24 June 2014 Media Release – Wheres the coconut oil
- 23 June 2014 Media Release – Nathan wins Young Farmer of the Year award
- 20 June 2014 Media Release – Money to grow organic fruit & veg
- 4 June 2014 Media Release – China demands more Australian organics
- 28 May 2014 Media Release – GM legislation needs reviewing
- 5 May 2014 Media Release – Demand for compost grows
- 30 April 2014 Media Release – Ooh it really does get in
- 30 April 2014 Media Release – Oil company benefits from cheap tricks
- 5 March 2014 Media release – What’s this about organic fish?
- 10 February 2014 Media release – No winners in GM court case
- 23 January 2014 Media release – Finally an organic control for flour pests
- 9 January 2014 Media release – increase in organic beef applications
2013
- One Logo Says It All
- Australian Organic Celebrities Gather
- 20 December 2013 – Shortage of organic pork this Christmas
- 17 December 2013 – Top stories from Australian Organic magazine
- 10 December 2013 – Costa announces school garden winners
- 28 November 2013 – Online Christmas Bake-along
- 21 November 2013 – Updated organic standard available
- 13 November 2013 – Free kitchen garden curriculum available today
- 8 November 2013 – Exemptions available for organic drought cattle
- 4 October 2013 – Celebrity chef, gardener and author rally to improve kids’ health during NATIONAL ORGANIC WEEK
- 12 August 2013 – National Organic Week has been launched. Get ready.
- 2 August 2013 – Bendigo Bank teams up with organic school Victoria Point
- 1 August 2013 – Bendigo Bank teams up with organic school Clifton Hill
- 1 August 2013 – Bendigo Bank teams up with organic school Bayswater and Noranda
- 22 July 2013 – Organic sausages: trustworthy and ethical
- 16 July 2013 – Australian Organic welcomes ACCC water ruling, but what about cosmetics?
- 15 July 2013 – Australia’s largest organic body announces new CEO
- 2 July 2013 – Winter issue of Australian Organic Producer magazine out now
- 27 June 2013 – Cosmetic accreditation now available in Australia
- 11 June 2013 – Australian organic wine welcome in EU
- 5 June 2013 – More choices for organic lunchboxes
- 9 May 2013 – Ethical ways to eat meat
- 1 May 2013 – Organic beef price almost doubles conventional
- 11 April 2013 – Visiting New Zealand scientist urges farmers to focus on food quality
- 4 April 2013 – Organics: more than a halo effect
- 29 March 2013 – Organic standard open for comment
- 15 March 2013 – Organic industry welcomes large stonefruit grower
- 14 March 2013 – Regional Australian food company takes out best international products
- 15 February 2013 – Price or organics justified
- 12 February 2013 – Name change for Australia’s leading organic body