The Smith's Snackfood Company at Tingalpa in Queensland has reduced its water consumption by 16% through best practice water use on site.
While Cheerios and chicken may be popular today, business information analysts IBISWorld have released their forecast for what consumers will be piling into shopping trolleys in five years' time.
Victorian-based Cool Change Natural Spring Water has launched Australia’s first spring water packaged in a bottle made from plants, as they seek to go green in an industry often criticised for its lack of sustainability.
The BFA's Organic Advantage newsletter reports that a German study has considered how appetites affect carbon emissions, finding diets low in meat and dairy are best, with organic alternatives able to significantly reduce chewing up of carbon credits.
The first official Australian organic data in four years has been launched by Biological Farmers of Australia revealing that the organic industry is potentially as resilient in drought as its products claim to be healthy for consumers.
Market research suggests Dubai consumers are willing to pay for organic foods, despite costing between 20 and 40% more than traditionally produced foods.
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand has launched 0800 FUTURE – a telephone advisory program for farmers and growers interested in shifting to organic production.
A new Australian Standard is currently being developed for organic products, including processed foods, to govern the production, processing, marketing and transportation within the industry.