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With over 140 companies exporting certified organic products to 90 markets around the world, we are dedicated to helping our members grow their businesses in this sector. Our goal is to deliver a vibrant and growing organic export sector.

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Organic Exporters Annual Event


Our Two Day Regional Organic Insights Tours have Scored 4.9/5.0 In Survey Feedback - The Highest Score of any of our Offerings!!!!!! 

$495.00 + GST

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rick.carmont@organictradenz.com

On the 16th & 17th of October 2025, this event consists of three experiences, the Two-Day South Canterbury Region Organic Insights Tour to seven operations, the AGM, and Annual Presentations Gala Dinner.


Draft Planning is under way and includes;

  • Christchurch Airport departure for two days in a 5 Star Luxury 45-seater Coach


  • Tour of Alpine Honey's new facilities near Ashburton

 

  • 1st Premium lunch at the fabulous Lake Tekapo


  • Presentations drinks and canapes at the Hotel Ashburton


  • Bespoke Premium Dinner by the  Hotel Ashburton's head chef


  • Morning Tea at Nosh Cafe in Ashburton


  • Accommodation is recommended at the Hotel Ashburton






Plans Include;

  • Guided Tour of Port Timaru


  • MPI Organics 2024-2025 Annual Presentation


  • Field trip to the Foster's New Zealand Alpine Lavender farm near Mount Cook


  • 2nd Premium lunch at the famous Lake Hood Restaurant.


  • All Costs Included, canape’s, all drinks, premium gala dinner with live entertainment at Hotel Ashburton, two premium lunches including organic wines & admission fees.


  • Cost exclude Accommodation and Air travel. 




One of Our Own Members

TRANZALPINE HONEY

TranzAlpine's new Mānuka Honey Drops won GOLD at the NZ Artisan Awards December 2024
They are delighted to announce that our brand new organic Mānuka Honey drops with propolis launched this spring, have just won GOLD at the Inspire + NZ Artisan Awards.  They are very proud to now have a total of four gold awards and one silver for our products at the NZ Artisan Awards.

They are so excited to close 2024 with another award win!   TranzAlpine Honey will be marketing their products along other NZ organic businesses at the 2025 February BioFach show in Germany.  See details on the next feature below.

TranzAlpine Honey joined the Organic Exporters Association in 2015 and have been an active and supportive member every since.  Contributing to planning and participating in international organic pavilions and hosting visits during regional Organic Insights Tours.

 

 

New Zealand Organic Standards

Food safety in New Zealand is underpinned by a sound regulatory regime aimed at protecting and promoting public health and safety, assuring our trading partners that the food we produce meets the requirements of importing countries.





The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) works with organic certifiers in ensuring that exported organic products meet international standards under the MPI Official Organic Assurance Programme, which provides a path to the US, EU, UK, Switzerland, Taiwan, Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland and Japan markets.

Get Inside the Member Only Section and Find What You Need Including

  • How to Access Organic Markets - by Country

  • Market Reports

  • Updates on the NZ Government Official Organic Assurance Programme (OOAP)

  • AGM & Annual Reports

  • International Organic Trade Shows - calendar and updates. We provided discounted costs on all Trade Shows.

  • Our Strategy

  • Other Key Links to help you

  • International Status of Organic Regulations covering over 90 markets

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BIOFACH 2026


Get ready for the best organic trade show ever 

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Book Now for the Largest Organic Trade Show Worldwide!

Join the success story of other New Zealand organic exporters at the recent February 2025 edition of the largest organic trade show in the world. Hosted in Nuremberg, Germany, this event offers unparalleled opportunities to showcase your organic products to a global audience.

In 2025, four Organic Exporting businesses from New Zealand facilitated a thriving New Zealand presence.   The results were nothing short of incredible! This prestigious event attracts buyers and officials from across the globe, making it the ultimate platform to expand your market reach.  Yuriy Soshnikov, Managing Director at TranzAlpine Honey said "the show this year was even more busy than in 2024", "We have already booked for 2026!"    Will you join Yuriy and other success stories and invest in your best marketing dollar?  Contact rick.carmont@organictradenz.com for more details.

Why Exhibit at BioFach 2026?

  • Access to worldwide buyers and industry influencers.
  • Showcase your organic products to a global audience.
  • Network with key players in the organic industry.
  • Benefit from the expertise and support of our official partner and BioFach representative, Erin Daly at edaly@germantrade.co.nz.

Join the Success - Reserve Your Spot Today!

Will you be among them? Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your brand on the global stage. Contact Erin Daly now to secure your spot and unleash the potential of your organic products at BioFach 2026!


New Zealand passed the Organic Products and Production Act on 30th March 2023.  We now have one of the best organic regulatory regimes in the world.

The Organic Exporters Association has been a champion for organic regulation in New Zealand since 2012.  New Zealand's organic regulations have established a foundation for increased investment in organic food production in New Zealand, and enables greater trade of organic products with our export partners. New Zealand has organic trade arrangements with 37 countries and our focus is to assist, where we can, the MPI Trade Access team to improve and expand the number of organic agreements.

  • Key Dates

    • 2020 February - Agriculture and Food Safety Minister Damien O'Connor introduced the Organics Product Bill to Parliament.
    • 2020 March -First Reading
    • 2020 May – Submissions, see our submission here. Organic Products Bill Submission 
    • 2021 March  - Select Committee
    • 2022 October – Second Reading.
    • 2023 March - Committee of Whole House.
    • 2023 March - Third Reading.
    • 2023 March - Royal Accent.

Exporting organic products to China can be a little confusing at present. 


Products that carry the 18-digit code are able to access the NZ mutual recognition arrangements.


Bulk products for now appear better off utilising legacy market access routes.

"MPI is working with the relevant Chinese government authority to clarify the implementation requirements for the organics NZ-China Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on Organic Certification, including the specific documents and processes required to export to China under the MRA. At this time, MPI recommends that NZ organic operators continue to work with Chinese organic certification bodies to enable their products to enter the China market. MPI also continues to work with NZ certification bodies (AsureQuality and Biogro) on the progressive implementation of the MRA.”

MPI 23rd March 2023.

   

 

  

  

 

New Zealand has become the first country to implement a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic product certification with China in February 2022. “The arrangement will support the growth of the New Zealand organics sector by providing increased export and import opportunities,” says Marion Castle, Manager Plant, Wine and Organic Assurance at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

MPI Published the latest China Overseas Market Access Requirements on the 11th of July 2024.


   

 

 

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