Industry News & Updates

The latest Australian Organic industry news & member updates.

Federal election shaping as inflection point for organic industry 

The Coalition and the Australian Greens have each backed the introduction of a legislated definition of the word “organic”. The move would close a loophole that currently allows products to carry an organic label in Australia with as little as two per cent certified organic content, leaving the industry open to greenwashing from non-certified producers....

US tariffs highlight need for investment in market access and domestic regulation

The nation’s peak organic industry group, Australian Organic Limited (AOL), has expressed its disappointment with the latest round of tariffs imposed by US President, Donald Trump, but says there are two moves the Australian government could make to ease the burden on Australian producers. AOL CEO, Jackie Brian, said the United States was the number....

Organics should be on the menu at national food security meeting

Australia’s peak body for certified organic producers, Australian Organic Limited (AOL), has welcomed the Federal Government’s support for a new national food security strategy and says the organic industry is well positioned to be a major contributor to the plan. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins, announced that if re-elected, an Albanese....