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Brookfarm Premium Foods Sustainability Actions

Regenerated farm and rainforest

Brookfarm says it turned a run-down dairy farm in the Byron Bay hinterland into a working macadamia farm and sub-tropical rainforest. The company says it has planted over 45,000 native trees and restored habitat for native wildlife. This is presented as part of its long-term approach to regenerative agriculture, which means farming in a way that helps land recover rather than wear out.

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Installed solar power

Brookfarm says it installed 288 solar panels on its bakehouse roof in Byron Bay. It says the system helps power the factory, offices, and cool rooms, and that it can cut energy use by a large amount on sunny days. Solar power means electricity made from sunlight instead of fossil fuels.

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Used natural pest control

The company says it uses integrated pest management, which is a farming method that tries to control pests with fewer chemicals. It also says it introduced a specific wasp species to help manage nut pests. This suggests Brookfarm is trying to rely more on natural farm processes and less on heavy chemical use.

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Reduced waste and recycled materials

Brookfarm says it has a no food waste policy and that all plastics and cardboard used in production are recycled. It also says it donates imperfect food to local groups and gives production scraps to pig farmers. These steps are meant to keep usable material out of landfill and reduce waste across the business.

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Created recyclable pouch packaging

Brookfarm says it developed a Roll 'N' Recycle pouch for its muesli range. A case study from Food Innovation Australia Limited says this pouch uses a single-layer plastic design and can go into household kerbside recycling after the label is rolled and secured. Kerbside recycling means the bin collected from homes by local councils. The case study says the packaging won several design awards.

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Supported local community groups

Brookfarm says it supports local and regional groups such as Northern Rivers Food, Big Scrub Landcare, Rainforest Rescue, Liberation Larder, Sea Shepherd, and others. It also says it helps with food donations, local events, and community support. This shows the company links its sustainability story with local social support as well as environmental work.

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