“Palmers’ decision to become BioGro-certified means gardeners around New Zealand can make an informed choice when it comes to buying seedlings, compost and products to manage pests and diseases,” says BioGro CEO, Dr Michelle Glogau. “It reinforces Palmers’ commitment to authenticity and traceability. Customers can be guaranteed that Palmers Green Living Organics range...
BioGro has launched New Zealand’s first organic standard specifically for retailers. Until now BioGro’s organic standard for distribution included limited criteria for retailers. The new retail-focussed standard has been developed in collaboration with retailers and consumers. It is comprehensive and has been designed to help guarantee the integrity of organic products...
On 15 December 2011, MAF released a press release which reported that six samples of organic feijoas included in the Food Residue Surveillance Programme (FRSP) were found to contain residues of pesticides that are not permitted to be used in organic production. MAF have subsequently confirmed that the feijoas...
