About OPENZ

Organic Products Exporters of NZ

Organic Products Exporters of NZ Inc. (OPENZ) was formed to encourage and support companies and organizations with an interest in the New Zealand organic export industry.

This site links OPENZ members to world markets, through our export directory, provides information about New Zealand’s organic production and organic standards, and explains New Zealand’s access to international organic markets.

OPENZ provides a range of services to its members, which include some of New Zealand’s largest exporters, as well as organic certifiers, regulators and small, family concerns. Applications for OPENZ membership are open to all organizations – including those not currently exporting, but which are interested in promoting the opportunities for New Zealand organic products.

Facts

#1. OPENZ’s Official Organic Assurance Programme allows organic exports to Europe and Japan.

#2. New Zealand exports $120million of organic products each year.

The University of Otago valued organic exports at $120million in 2007, an increase from $70million in 2005.

#3. Approximately 10% of all New Zealand’s apple exports are organic.

#4. Approximately 3.5% of Zespri kiwifruit are organic.

#5. Fonterra collects milk from 20,000 certified organic cows.