“Organika, a luxe, new, organic grocer plus cafe.”Qantas in flight magazine.

 We at Organika strive for excellence in this said industry. Every day is committed to making the future of organics a fun and enthralling outing. We go beyond the call of duty to make sure we have the best possible range of scrumptious delicacies. The shelves are copiously stocked with everything imaginable, from herbal teas, coffee beans, oils, grains, breads, dairy, meats, crackers, jams, honeys, chocolates, cereals, pastas, noodles, curries, chutneys to wonderful skincare, toiletries, cleaning products, soaps, supplements, and the list goes on & on & on & on…

 We have become a certified organic retailer through the ACO. These accreditations and recognitions ensure that your organic product & systems have the highest possible integrity.

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Wherever possible, Organika’s produce is grown & handles without the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilizers, food irradiation or genetically modified ingredients. Organic farming focuses on the health of the soil & utilizers the best of both traditional agriculture & modern techniques to produce nutritious fruit & vegetables with minimal intervention. Organic farming also cares for our environment through the use of renewable resources & a commitment to the conservation of energy, soil & water. So, when you shop at Organika you are contributing to a sustainable future for the planet.

 Top Ten reasons to eat organic

1. Keep the chemicals off your plate.

Many pesticides approved for use by the EPA were registered long before extensive research linking these chemicals to cancer and other diseases had been established. Now the EPA considers 60% of all herbicides, 90% of all fungicides and 30% of all insecticides are carcinogenic. A National Academy of Sciences report in 1987 estimated that pesticides may cause an extra 4 million cancer cases among Americans.

The bottom line is that pesticides are poisons designed to kill living organisms and can also harm humans. In addition to cancer, pesticides are implicated in birth defects, nerve damage and genetic mutations.

There’s a good reason why many chefs use organic foods in their recipes – it tastes better. Unlike organic farmers who leave the fruit to ripen on the vine, commercial growers may pick the fruit earlier in order to get it the market in good condition. This doesn’t allow the development of natural minerals usually present at the mature green stage. Also, selling produce out of season (which is discouraged in organic farming) can also affect taste.

Soil with high biological activity means the transfer of nutrients to the plant. Organic farming starts with the nourishment of the soil, which eventually leads to the nourishment of the plant and, ultimately, our palates.

The average child receives four times more exposure than an adult to at least eight widely used cancer-causing pesticides in food. Food choices you make now will impact your child’s future health.

The American Soil Conservation Service estimates more than 3 billion tonnes of topsoil are eroded from US crops each year. That means soil erodes seven times faster than it’s built up naturally.

Soil is the foundation of the food chain in organic farming. However, in conventional farming, the soil is used more as a medium for holding plants in a vertical position so they can be chemically fertilized. As a result, farms are suffering from the worst soil erosion in history.

Water makes up to two thirds of our body mass and covers three-fourths of the planet. The EPA estimates pesticides (some cancer causing) can contaminate groundwater, polluting the primary source of drinking water.

Although organic food might seem more expensive than conventional foods, conventional food prices don’t reflect hidden costs borne by taxpayers, including federal subsidies. Other hidden costs include pesticide regulation and testing, hazardous waste disposal and cleanup, and environmental damage.

You need to take into account the costs of the use of pesticides on society as a whole. If it costs for society to clean up the problems caused by conventional farming, there can be an argument that organics are actually cheaper.

Farms have changed dramatically in the last three generations, from family based small businesses dependent on human energy to large scale factory farms. Modern farming uses more petrol than any other single industry. More energy is now used to produce synthetic fertilizers than to till, cultivate and harvest crops. Organic farming is still based on labor intensive practices, such as hand weeding and green manure and crop covers instead of synthetic fertilizers to support soil.

A National Cancer Institute study found that farmers exposed to herbicides had six times more risk than non-farmers of contracting cancer. In California, reported pesticide poisonings among farm workers have risen an average of 14% a year since 197 and doubled between 1975 and 1985. Field workers suffer the highest rates of occupational illness in the state. Farm worker health is also a serious problem in developing nations, where pesticide use is poorly regulated. An estimated 1 million people are poisoned annually by pesticides.

Although more and more large scale farms are making the conversion to organic practices, most organic farms are small, independently owned family farms of fewer than 100 acres. It’s estimated that the US has lost more than 650,000 family farms in the last decade. Organic farming could be one of the few survival tactics left for family farms.

Mono-cropping is the practice of planting large plots of land wit the same crop year after year. While this approach has tripled farm production between 1950 and 1970, the lack of natural diversity of plant life has left the soil lacking in natural minerals and nutrients. To replace nutrients, chemical fertilizers are used, often in increasing amounts.

Single crops are also much more susceptible to pests, making farmers more reliant on pesticides. Despite a tenfold increase in the use of pesticides between 1947 and 1974, crop losses due to insects have doubled – partly because some insects have become genetically resistant to certain pesticides.

Information from www.organicproduce.com.au

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Noosa is known around the world for its spectacular beaches, from Coolum to the North Shore. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, want to experience nature or some quality family time, Noosa’s surroundings are for any holiday maker looking to soak up Queensland’s celebrated sun and surf.

Have an outdoor adventure – walk, dive, paddle, ride or cycle through Noosa’s coastal and hinterland landscapes. Swim in one of Noosa’s many breathtaking beaches- such as Noosa Main beach or in quainter spots like Tea Tree Bay. Discover many of Noosa’s natural wonders in an environmentally sustainable and leisurely way: by taking a stroll through our National Park’s oceanway.

There are many recreational activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Wherever possible, Organika’s produce is grown & handles without the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilizers, food irradiation or genetically modified ingredients. Organic farming focuses on the health of the soil & utilizers the best of both traditional agriculture & modern techniques to produce nutritious fruit & vegetables with minimal intervention. Organic farming also cares for our environment through the use of renewable resources & a commitment to the conservation of energy, soil & water. So, when you shop at Organika you are contributing to a sustainable future for the planet.

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We assiduously strive to produce the best coffee in Noosa.

Bun Coffee from Byron Bay. 

Officially and unofficially the finest blends in the kingdom.

Coffee.

The very foundation of civilisation itself. We here at Organika support those foundations by making damn fine cups of the stuff. Our suppliers have been through the most rigorous selection process – the merest of our requirements being unadulterated organicocity & flavour of outstanding quality. Our breathtakingly beautiful baristas have triumphed in the arenas of arabica. So if you value life & liberty & also possess superlative taste, you can do no better than to partake in our wondrous nectar of refined ebullience.

In season through Summer.

All our fruit & vegetables are certified organic, without exception.

This is so you know and trust what you’re getting every time.

December    

Blackberries

Blueberries,Brocollini

Butter BeansCarambola,Celeriac

Cherries,Figs,Grapes

Guava,Jaboticaba,Kiper Potatoes

Kiwifruit
Loganberries,Lychees,Mangoes

Nectarines
Okra Beans,Peaches,Plums

Rambutan
Raspberries,Red & Black Currants

Red Papaya,Snake Beans

Sth Gold Potatoes,Strawberries,Taro
Watermelon,Zucchini Flowers

January

Blackberries
Blueberries,Brocollini,Butter Beans
Carambola,Celeriac
Cherries
Figs
Grapes,Guava,Kiper Potatoes
Kiwifruit,Loganberries
Lychees
Mangoes
Mangosteen,Nectarines
Okra Beans,Peaches,Plums
Rambutan,Raspberries
Red & Black Currants
Red Papaya
Red Sensation Pears,Sth Gold Potatoes
Strawberries
Tamarillos,Taro
Zucchini Flowers

February

Blackberries
Blueberries,Brocollini
Butter Beans,Carambola
Celeriac,Cherries
Figs,Grapes
Guava
Kiper Potatoes,Kiwifruit
Lychees
Mangoes,Mangosteen
Nectarines,Okra Beans
Peaches
Persimmons,Plums
Pomegranates
Quince,Rambutan
Raspberries,Red Papaya
Red Sensation Pears
Snake Beans,Sth Gold Potatoes
Strawberries
Tamarillos
Taro,Zucchini Flowers

Peruse our wonderful

Summer menu.

our cherries are for the taking

by Organika

by Organika