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NEW FOOD PACKAGING IN STORE NOW
From August 2018, customers will notice our rebranded food packaging start to appear on shelf in all major stockists.
We are excited to announce our new packaging will start to appear on shelf from August 2018. This transition to new packaging will occur over a number of months. During this time there will be a mix of current and new packaging on shelf.
There are no major changes to these products, in some instances there is a small name change or slight recipe improvement, see below for the full details.
Products purchased via the website will be delivered to customers in our old packaging until the end of October. From November, products ordered from the website will be delivered in the new packaging.
Please note, our Infant Formula packaging will not be rebranded until later in 2019.
For any questions, connect with our team of accredited practising Dietitians on +61 3 6332 9200
Product name changes
Here are our top 5 reasons to choose organic and the benefits to you and your family. But don’t just listen to us – we’ve included a selection of the best videos and articles from around the world.
Organic is different. It’s a strictly defined set of rules that ensures food is produced as nature intended, without synthetic chemicals or processes.
And importantly, you can’t just decide to become organic overnight. It takes 12 months or more to convert an ordinary farm to a certified organic farm. That’s how long it takes to flush out the bad stuff.
If you’re thinking that it sounds like a lot of work to be certified organic. You’re right. It’s why only 1% of the world’s farmland is certified organic. ¹
In a study of over ten thousand conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, pesticide residues were found in over 75% of cases². And this was after washing and peeling!
Whilst regulators acknowledge the presence of pesticides, they claim there is no immediate health risk. However, emerging research by the American Academy of Pediatrics ³ and others suggests that high-pesticide-residue foods may induce chronic health complications in children, including neurodevelopmental issues.
At Bellamy’s Organic, we prefer not to experiment on ourselves or our kids. We never use synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.
Organic cows are ‘free range’, which means they can roam freely on pastures, eating fresh organic grass and hay. They are fed absolutely no genetically modified grain, corn or soy.
Why is a grass-rich diet important? Because it means cows produce milk with more omega-3. Research shows that organic cows milk contains 40-60% more omega-3 fatty acids than convention milk, including the most desirable long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DPA and DHA 1, 2.
It’s well established that long-chain omega-3 fatty acids promote brain development and reduce the inflammatory process that leads to chronic diseases like cancer, asthma, depression, cardiovascular disease and ADHD.
What may be surprising is that only 6%* of Australian children are consuming the suggested dietary intake of long-chain omega-3s. ³ Our kids bodies can’t manufacture omega-3 by themselves. Instead, they have to incorporate certain foods into their diet.
Whilst the richest natural sources of long-chain omega-3s are oily fish like salmon and sardines, organic milk has emerged as another important source, especially for our kids.
One of the most ambitious studies to date found that organic fruits and vegetables have significantly higher concentrations (between 19% and 69%) of a range of antioxidants and half as much of the toxic metal cadmium ¹
Researchers site two potential causes:
Whist trying to isolate the health benefits of nutrients is difficult, many antioxidants have been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers.
Healthy soil is alive with an incredible diversity of microbes that break down organic matter like dead plants, manure, insects and earthworms. This process unlocks nutrients that are critical for plant growth.
Unfortunately, modern agricultural practices, especially the use of agrochemicals, have accelerated soil erosion, the depletion of organic matter, and chemical runoff into our waterways. A recent UN report found that generating three centimeters of top soil takes 1,000 years, and if current rates of degradation continue, all of the world’s top soil could be gone within 60 years.¹
Organic farming is widely considered as a more viable solution. It forbids the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, and instead relies on the use of sustainable practices like composting, crop rotation, and cover crops to preserve soil health and fertility.
In addition, animal welfare is central to the organic philosophy. Dairy cows are raised in a more natural living environment:
With this more humane philosophy, it’s unsurprising that the milking intensity of organic cows is 30% lower than ordinary cows. ²
This means it costs us 1.3-1.6x more to produce our milk ³. Do we think it’s worth it? Absolutely.
* If antibiotics are used in an emergency health situation, the cow must be removed from the milk pool for at least 6 months
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The soil takes a minimum of 3 years to convert from conventional to organic. |
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Water used to irrigate the farm goes through stringent testing. |
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Dairy cows are raised organically for better tasting and nutritious milk. |
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The manufacturing line for organic is used exclusively for organic products. |
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All packaging materials are required to adhere to organic standards. |