Why Choose Organic Food?
Organic food is:
- Grown free from synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, hormones and antibiotics.
- Free from artificial fertilizers or food irradiation.
- Free from food additives and colourants
- Not genetically modified
- Pasture fed (grass fed is better than grain fed)
- Environmentally responsible and ethical
- Biodiversity friendly
- Certified organic
Which foods should I buy that are organic?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has analysed the results of government pesticide testing in the US. The 14 fruits and vegetables listed below were reported to have the highest pesticide levels. The EWG has estimated that individuals can reduce their exposure to pesticides by 80% by choosing organic:
Organic Certification Bodies
The following agencies provide certification of organic farms and produce in Australia. They are governed by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.
- Australian Certified Organic (ACO)
- NASAA Certified Organic (NCO)
- AUS-QUAL Limited (AUSQUAL)
- Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI)
- Organic Food Chain (OFC)
- Organic Certification of Australia (OGA)
- Safe Food Production Queensland (SFQ)
- AQIS Australian Certified Organic (AQIS)
- Organic Retailers and Growers Association Australia (ORGAA)
- Tasmanian Organic-dynamic Producers (TOP)
Organic farming emphasises the need to maintain the fertility and health of the land and surrounding ecology. It seeks to find a balance between animal life, the natural environment and food crops. Organic farming can mean healthier soil that should sustain crops for generations to come. Through utilising both traditional and modern agricultural techniques produce is grown with minimal intervention.
Where to source Organics in Adelaide
Organic Grocers in Adelaide
The Simple Market
https://www.thesimplemarket.com.au/
p: (08) 7080 1047
a: 44 Henley Beach Road, Mile End, SA, 5031
Little Green Grocer
www.littlegreengrocer.com.au
p: 0402 257 608
a: 547 Port Road, West Croydon, South Australia
The Organik Store
w: www.theorganikstore.com.au
p: 08 8295 7767
a: 37 Broadway, Glenelg, South Australia
The Organic Market and Cafe
w: www.organicmarket.com.au
e: organics@ozemail.com.au
p: 08 8339 4835
a: 5 Druis Ave, Stirling, South Australia
Romeo's Organic Wholefoods
w: www.romeosretailgroup.com.au
e: organics@romeosretailgroup.com.au
p: 08 8361 9150
a: Shop 11 71 - 79 O'Connell St North Adelaide, South Australia 5006
The Organic Cycle
w: www.organiccycle.com.au
p: 08 8387 5221
a: 211 Old South Road, Old Reynella SA 5161
House of Health at Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Central Market, 44-60 Gouger St, Adelaide.
Organic Markets in Adelaide
Plant 4 Bowden
Third St, Bowden (on every Wednesday & Friday afternoon & night’s + Saturday mornings).
Organic and Sustainable Market
w: www.organicsustainablemarket.com.au
e: info@organicsustainablemarket.com.au
p: 08 8353 6760
a: Henley Beach Primary School Military Road Henley Beach South
The Organic Corner Store
w: www.organiccornerstore.com.au
e: aasha@organiccornerstore.com.au
a: Glenelg North Community Centre Alison St, Glenelg North
Bellevue Heights Primary School Vaucluse st, Bellevue Heights
Willinga Farmers Markets
w: www.willungafarmersmarket.com.au
p: 08 8556 4297
a: Willunga Town Centre Willunga SA 5172
Organic Butchers
P & A Organic Meats
p: 08 8431 6545
a: 314 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068
Triple B Biodynamic
w: http://www.triplebbiodynamicbeef.com.au/
e: madeleine@triplebbiodynamicbeef.com.au
p: 0448 026 310
a: available on line or they do offer a delivery service
Foodland
Norwood, Henley, Frewvillle and Pasadena