Agtech Food Manufacturing is committed to supporting businesses producing certified organic food, wholefood and nutritional products. As an SXC certified manufacturer, we operate within an independently assessed organic certification framework covering the handling and processing of eligible organic ingredients and products.
Organic certification is about more than the ingredients used in a product. It also considers how those ingredients are sourced, stored, handled and processed throughout manufacturing. For businesses developing organic products, choosing a certified manufacturing partner is an important part of maintaining organic integrity throughout the supply chain.
At Agtech Food Manufacturing, we provide Australian contract manufacturing solutions for businesses looking to produce certified organic products.
Southern Cross Certified (SXC) is an Australian organic certification organisation that independently assesses businesses and products against recognised organic standards. Organic certification provides a framework for ensuring that products marketed as organic meet the applicable requirements for production, processing, handling and traceability. For manufacturers, this means having documented procedures and processes in place to manage certified organic materials and maintain their integrity during production. Certification involves requirements relating to:
Organic ingredients must come from appropriately certified sources and meet the requirements of the relevant organic standard.
Certified organic ingredients must be handled and stored in accordance with organic requirements to maintain their status and prevent contamination or mixing with non-certified materials.
Manufacturing processes must follow the applicable organic standards, including requirements for processing aids, additives, cleaning procedures and production equipment.
Manufacturers must maintain appropriate records to demonstrate the origin, movement and processing of organic ingredients and finished products.
Certified operations are subject to independent assessment and ongoing compliance requirements to ensure that organic standards are maintained.
When developing an organic product, the manufacturing facility plays an important role in maintaining its organic status. Even when all the ingredients are certified organic, the manufacturing process must also meet the relevant organic requirements.
Working with an appropriately certified manufacturer helps businesses manage this part of the supply chain. For food brands, supplement companies and ingredient suppliers, this can provide several benefits.
Manufacturing within a certified organic system helps protect the integrity of organic ingredients throughout processing and handling.
Working with a certified manufacturer can support the certification of eligible finished products, subject to the applicable certification requirements and approval of the product itself.
Documented ingredient sourcing, production and handling procedures help provide traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
Independent organic certification provides customers with greater confidence that organic claims are supported by recognised standards and verification processes.
Businesses looking to develop organic product ranges can work with a manufacturing partner that understands the requirements involved in certified organic production.
Agtech Food Manufacturing provides processing and manufacturing services to support businesses developing organic food, wholefood and nutritional products.
Our manufacturing capabilities include:
Processing dried organic ingredients into powders for use in food products, nutritional blends and supplements.
Combining organic ingredients into consistent formulations while following applicable organic handling and processing requirements.
Manufacturing powdered ingredients into capsule formats for nutritional and supplement applications.
Packaging finished products into suitable containers and formats for wholesale and retail distribution.
Our team can discuss your ingredients, formulation, packaging and production requirements to determine whether your proposed product and manufacturing process fall within the relevant certification scope.
If you’re developing an organic product, finding a manufacturer that understands organic certification requirements can simplify the production process.
Agtech Food Manufacturing works with established brands, start-ups, wholesalers and distributors looking for Australian manufacturing solutions. We can assist with existing formulations, custom ingredient blends and private label products, depending on the manufacturing and certification requirements of each project.
Whether you’re looking to manufacture an organic powder, wholefood blend or capsule product, we can discuss your requirements and the steps involved in production.
Work With an SXC Certified Manufacturer. Choosing the right manufacturing partner is an important part of developing an organic product range. At Agtech Food Manufacturing, we combine Australian manufacturing capabilities with an understanding of certified organic processing requirements.
If you’re looking for an SXC certified manufacturing partner for your next food, wholefood or nutritional product, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your project.
Contact our team to discuss your ingredients, product specifications, manufacturing volumes and organic certification requirements. Simply fill in your details and we will be in touch within 24 business hours.
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