Planted Passion's is now Organically Certified for produce and products (SXC 22011)
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Organic Certified
Planted Passion has completed our organic produce certification journey, a period known as “In-Conversion”, and we are now FULLY ORGANIC thanks to certifying body, Southern Cross Certified.
Principals of Organic Systems
Fundamentally, organic farming and processing is about ensuring:
Fundamentally, organic farming and processing is about ensuring:
Fundamentally, organic farming and processing is about ensuring:
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) do not enter the system at any point,
- Synthetic substances that are made in a laboratory and do not occur in nature, such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides do not enter the system (however each standard allows some exceptions to this),
- Soil, water and the environment are managed sustainably,
- Animals are well cared for and can act and behave as nature intended,
- Accurate records are kept ensuring the above principals are verifiable and auditable.
So, what does this mean?
Fundamentally, organic farming and processing is about ensuring:
Fundamentally, organic farming and processing is about ensuring:
In short, it means that from the seed we use, to the compost and products we apply on the plant - it all must be an approved Allowed Input for organic farming.
We aim to pick often and to order thereby cutting down time in cool room (and energy resources).
Once harvested, we use as sustainable as possible packaging (down to our rubber bands made from a sustainable resource!) to move our produce to our clients.
Organic Certification
Meeting the Standards
Who is Southern Cross Certified?
Who is Southern Cross Certified?
In order to become fully organic, producers must meet the National Standard for Organic & Biodynamic Produce. This is a requirement by Southern Cross Certification, our certifying body. Additionally, we are regularly audited and we keep our farming and handling practices/records compliant.
Who is Southern Cross Certified?
Who is Southern Cross Certified?
Who is Southern Cross Certified?
Australia’s newest and most progressive organic and sustainable agricultural certification company, Southern Cross Certified. Their vision is to provide peace of mind certification to clients and consumers that the products they purchase help to ensure a sustainable future for Australian agriculture and the food industry.
What is Certified Organic?
Who is Southern Cross Certified?
What is Certified Organic?
Planted Passion is now permitted to call our products “Certified Organic”. From the patch to your plate, our produce wears the badge of authenticity. With no room for synthetic shortcuts, we pride ourselves on delivering the purest flavours and essential nutrients that only nature can provide.