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We certify a wide range of producers from all kinds of organic sectors. A few of our certified producers have told us their stories so we can tell you:


 


Retro Organics 

Retro Organics has made its mark on the judges many a time. In March 2011 the Gore-based cheesemakers were awarded three medals at the Jersey World Conference Cheese Awards then just a few weeks later scooped another three medals at the National Cheese Awards.

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 Te Mara Pork

NZ's first organic pork sets new benchmark. James Langton and his fiancé Kelly Martyn have launched Te Mara Prime Organic Pork, New Zealand’s first certified organic pork brand. The ground-breaking venture is centred on Langton’s BioGro-certified Taranaki property in Ihaia Rd, outside Opunake.

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Woodshield

Australian company WoodShield has achieved BioGro certification for its sheathed timber posts that offer most of the benefits of treated timber – and possibly more.

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Geoskincare 120

NZ Skincare Company

NZ Skincare Company made a move in 2011 for its skincare brand ‘geoskincare’ to switch its organic certification to BioGro. Founder Penny Vergeest is proud to explain why.

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BioGro Bulletins

Fraudulent feijoas a pest for organics community

 

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 were certified organic. The name of the certifier is yet to be disclosed.

 

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Producer Profile

Geoskincare 220

NZ Skincare Company

NZ Skincare Company made a move in 2011 for its skincare brand ‘geoskincare’ to switch its organic certification to BioGro. Founder Penny Vergeest is proud to explain why.

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