Why Organic Coffee Floats our Boat

Certified Organic products are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals or fertilisers. Organic systems provide a range of environmental benefits by reducing the dependence on non-renewable resources.

Organic systems work in harmony with nature, keeping harmful chemicals out of the land, water and air, creating a healthy environment rich in wildlife, woodlands and nutrients. The organic standards place great emphasis on building and maintaining healthy soil, nutritious crops and animal welfare - all important factors for the livelihoods of our coffee producers.

In addition a number of studies have shown that organic products contain more vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants than non-organic foods. International standards underpin the organic farming process and these are supported via annual audits of all certified operators.

The Australian Certified Organic (ACO) label is accredited to certify organic operations in Australia, Europe, Japan, USA, Switzerland, the UK and has official recognition by Quebec Qua. These accreditations and recognitions ensure that your organic product and systems have the highest possible integrity.

So, why do we choose Organic coffee??

Good for the soil

Organic systems rely on a modern and scientific understanding of ecology and soil science, while also depending on traditional methods of crop rotations to ensure fertility and weed and pest control.

Good for the environment

Organic systems aim to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources. Organic production aims at all times towards sustainability whilst having best management of the environment and wildlife as a priority.

Good for people

Organic fruit and vegetables have been shown in a number of studies to contain more vitamins, nutrients and cancer-fighting antioxidants than non-organic food.
   
Organic tastes good

This is the simple message given by many people who eat organic.
 
No synthetic chemicals

Organic systems prohibit the use of artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers. We don’t use these on the crops, and we don’t use these on our animals who go though life without the treatment of synthetic growth hormones or drugs.
 
No GMO’s

Organic food is produced without GMOs, which are prohibited in the BFA’s standards for organic food and farming.

Source: Biological Farmers of Australia

The Australian Certified Organic label is your "Guarantee of Integrity".

For more information about the label, visit www.australianorganic.com.au.