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Why Organigrow Organic Eggs are the Best

Posted by Simon Cripps Clark on Thursday, July 12, 2018, In : Certifications 

With an increased number of Organic and Free-Range egg brands now available on the market, why should you be choosing Organigrow eggs over other organic and free-range eggs? 

Simon’s passion for organics is an unbeatable advantage for consumers.  This blog discusses how the happy hen’s home and management processes elevate Organigrow above and beyond many of the minimum Organic Certification standards, and why you can be confident that purchasing and consuming Organigrow eggs is a truly...


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Cracking the code...Free-range egg brands that meet the Model Code

Posted by Simon Cripps Clark on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, In : truth in labelling 

Cracking the Code

For eggs to be labelled free range, the Model Code of Practice says there should be a maximum of 1500 hens per hectare. But many commonly available "free range" brands do not adhere to this, with some brands keeping as many as 10,000 chooks per hectare.

"Many consumers are paying extra assuming hens are staying in the equivalent of a comfortable bed and breakfast, but instead they're stuck in a crowded backpacker hostel," CHOICE director of campaigns and communications Matt Le...


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Simon Cripps Clark My passion is nature. I enjoy walking, climbing, observing wildlife and just taking in the beauty of the world.