The Philippines plans to ship an additional 30,000 metric tons of coconut oil annually to Australia in line with efforts to cater to growing demand from Australian industries and consumers. Jose Leonardo Tañada, managing director of Ares Merchants Philippines Inc. (AMPI), a key player in coconut oil exports and a consistent supplier to Australia, told […]
Australia: Organic Agriculture and Coronavirus
Australian Organic is standing with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and calling on the government to recognise agriculture and the food supply chain to be deemed as an essential service, in response to COVID-19 measures. There are around 2,000 certified organic primary producers in Australia, including farmers, graziers, apiarists and wild harvesters. Australian Organic CEO […]
New Zealand: Plastic-Free Cup Going for Organic Certification
After more than two years of research, a South Island company has developed what it believes is the country’s first plastic-free biodegradable coffee cup. Christchurch-based Glopac wants to go a step further and get certification for organic composting for its cups, but that has become a long and frustrating battle. The company’s general manager Chris […]