macro wholefoods market - crows nest

a snapshot

Macro Wholefoods Market in Crows Nest opened its doors on 1 December 2004.

Located at 13-19 Willoughby Road in Crows Nest, the store covers an area of 1200m2 and features a range of over 8,000 organic, natural and environmentally-friendly delights! Our departments include fresh produce, deli, bakery, butcher, grocery and naturopathic dispensary, make Macro Crows Nest your one-stop-shop for organic and wholefood products.

Did you also know that we have brand new Macropathy centre - consulting rooms staffed with our qualified naturopaths? You can always get some on-the-spot advice but now you can book in for a private consultation and receive naturopathic, homeopathic, massage and iridology treatments.

Macro Wholefoods - Crows Nest

organic abundance

For newcomers to organic produce, we invite you to just try it - grab a tomato, an apple or a pumpkin. It will remind you of what fruit and vegies are supposed to taste like.

Did You Know? : Organic Produce Where possible, we sell certified organic produce at our Crows Nest store. Many of our customers love this as an indicator of what is in season - and design their diets and meals accordingly. However, we also want to provide choice to our growing customers and so you will find, at times, produce that is 'Conventional' or possibly 'In Conversion'. Produce is clearly marked to distinguish produce between these categories.

Organic

Organic produce is grown and handled without the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilisers, food irradiation or genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). Organic farming focuses on the health of the soil and utilises the best of both traditional agriculture and modern techniques to produce nutritious fruit and vegetables with minimal intervention. Organic farming also cares for our environment through the use of renewable resources and a commitment to the conservation of energy, soil and water.

Buying certified organic means that the produce has passed the stringent requirements of a 3-year certification process, ensuring integrity for the consumer. Our organic produce is fully certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO).

For more information about our certification body, the ACO, please visit www.bfa.com.au

Conventional

Conventional produce is grown and handled with regular commercial methods which may include the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilisers, food irradiation and genetically modified ingredients (GMOs).

Our number one priority is to stock organic produce wherever possible. However, sometimes due to seasonal restrictions or lack of supply, we may choose to stock conventional produce. We always endeavour to provide conventional produce that is of a higher quality. Please ask our friendly staff for tips on how to wash and handle your produce to minimise the effect of the chemicals.

Organic In Conversion

The full organic certification process for a farm takes three years. This length of time allows for soil regeneration using the earth's natural resources. After 12 months of using organic farming methods, the produce can be labelled organic in conversion. This means the farm has been audited at least once and is abiding by all necessary requirements.

As a customer, your purchase of organic in conversion produce at a premium recognises the additional work and costs involved in the conversion process - so you are helping to invest in a sustainable future.

We really do hope you enjoy your Macro experience!