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OANZ in the Press

OANZ in the Press
What is natural wine, anyway? A sommelier explains
What is natural wine, anyway? A sommelier explains

New Zealand exported $6.2 million of organic wine last year, up 40 per cent compared to $46.5m in 2017, and was worth $37.3m in domestic sales, up 33 per cent.

Organic sector now a $720 million industry
Organic sector now a $720 million industry

New Zealand’s organic sector is now a $720 million industry and growing steadily, a new report shows.

Opinion: Regulation for the organic industry is great - but we need to get it right
Opinion: Regulation for the organic industry is great - but we need to get it right

The structure proposed for the approval of organic producers was not amongst the options consulted on prior to the drafting of the Organic Products Bill.

Concerns for domestic organic industry, as MPI accused of 'not listening'
Concerns for domestic organic industry, as MPI accused of 'not listening'

The domestic organic industry may face greater costs and higher barriers to entry under the Organic Products Bill, should it pass in its current form, critics say.

Organic food reforms: MPI seeks feedback on enforcable rules
Organic food reforms: MPI seeks feedback on enforcable rules

The Ministry for Primary Industries is asking for feedback on proposed reforms to the organic sector.

OANZ receives MPI funding for organic sector strategy
OANZ receives MPI funding for organic sector strategy

OANZ has received $212,500 from the MPI Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures fund, to go towards developing a three-year organic sector strategy.

Shoppers Want Clarity On Organic Produce Standards
Shoppers Want Clarity On Organic Produce Standards

Some shoppers of organic produce are concerned about the ambiguity of proposed organic legislation, which does not define what organic means.

Proposed NZ Organic Farming Legislation 'From The Dark Ages'
Proposed NZ Organic Farming Legislation 'From The Dark Ages'

While the European Union has just announced an ambitious programme of funding for organic agriculture, organic producers in New Zealand are decrying proposed legislation as being "from the dark ages".

Organics Product Bill goes to Parliament
Organics Product Bill goes to Parliament

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is delighted that the Government has introduced the Organic Products Bill to Parliament.

Kiwi Organic Farmers Can Take Us By Storm Through Costco
Kiwi Organic Farmers Can Take Us By Storm Through Costco

Costco's planned opening in New Zealand is an opportunity for Kiwi organic food producers to break into the United States market using the giant retailer's distribution network, the industry has been told.

New Zealand Is Falling Behind On Organic Produce - Expert
New Zealand Is Falling Behind On Organic Produce - Expert

An expert has said New Zealand needs more organic produce and has praised the wine industry for leading the conversation.

NZ's Organic Sector Worth $600m
NZ's Organic Sector Worth $600m

New Zealand's organic sector has grown 30 per cent over the past two years to an estimated value of $600 million, led by a 42 per cent jump in organic exports, according to the latest market report published today.

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Major Strides For Organic Sector But Opportunity For Greater Gains

The organic sector in Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow rapidly to meet growing demand from consumers seeking positive health and environmental benefits both in New Zealand and around the world, says Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) chief executive Viv Williams.

Announcing 2020/21 Market Report

The production of organic products for export and for sale within New Zealand continues to grow steadily, although an opportunity exists for faster growth to gain greater value for the New Zealand economy, says chief executive of Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) Viv Williams.

OANZ Announces Funding for Organic Sector Strategy

OANZ announced funding from the MPI’s Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures fund will go towards developing a three-year organic sector strategy.

Update: Organic Products Bill Submission Deadline Extended

OANZ Chair Chris Morrison, working with HortNZ and NZ Winegrowers, has asked the Primary Production Select Committee Chair to extend the deadline for submissions for the Organic Products Bill to Thursday 28 May 2020. 

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand Applauds Minister Damien O’Connor for Introducing Organics Product Bill to Parliament (1 March, 2020)

Minister Damien O'Connor has introduced the Organics Product Bill that, if passed, will create a national standard for organics and will bring New Zealand into line with its major trading partners.

New Zealand Organic Market Report 2018 (20 June, 2018)

The New Zealand organic sector has grown 30 per cent since 2015 to now be worth $600 million per year, buoyed by consumer demand here and globally. The 2018 OANZ Organic Market Report, released today, shows retail sales of organic products are growing twice as fast as conventional products, up 8.8% to $245 million.



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