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5 REASONS TO GO ORGANIC

Although it’s seen as new and “trendy” for some, organic food is far from it. Until the 1950s, most of the food we ate was organically produced. Unfortunately, with the introduction of modern industrial farming and large-scale production, less foods have become organic, which has had detrimental effects on our health, our environment and its ecosystems. The good news is that the demand for organic food is growing in Australia as people put their money where their mouth is, and there are plenty of reasons why choosing organic makes perfect sense.

Taste

Would you rather eat a perfect-looking apple coated in pesticides or a less-pretty apple that is much tastier?

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