Packaging
Pana Organic packaging is a careful balance of food safety requirements with the most environmentally sound options, always.
WHAT WE’VE DONE SO FAR
Chocolate bars are packaged in 100% recycled cardboard, printed with non-toxic, vegetable inks. Our spread lids and jars are 100% recyclable and great size for reusing. Our bulk delivery packaging is repurposed within our own operations or donated to our local community. Details are included on packaging of how to thoughtfully dispose of the packaging on our product pages.
WHAT’S NEXT
The cacao power and frozen treat stick boxes are made from 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard. The passionate team is constantly working with the supply chain to find better solutions for every element of our packaging. The wrapping is a constant work in progress and finding solutions to reduce our impact in every aspect of the chain.
Products
Delicious products created with care that are plant-based and certified organic, so you can ‘Love your insides. Love the earth.’
WHY ORGANIC?
Organic ingredients are farmed without the use of manufactured chemical fertilisers and pesticides. So, choosing organic is not only better for your insides, but it also minimises the risk of environmental pollution for local flora, fauna and waterways, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, leading to a much healthier, more sustainable way of farming.
WHY PLANT BASED?
There are many great reasons to choose vegan. Producing plant based products is significantly better for the environment than the animal and dairy farming, requiring less destruction and clearing of forests, water and energy usage. Plant based ingredients are more plentiful, so more people can access them, and there is no harm or suffering caused to animals.
SOURCING
We are committed to using the best quality ingredients mother nature can provide, we truly care about the origins. Some of our ingredients are not available locally in the quantities we require from Organic producers, so we have to look further afield. Where possible, we love to work with local suppliers. For example, our Tasman Sea Salt Mylk chocolate is made with natural sea salt from the pristine waters of Tasmania.
Community
Pana Organic was born in Melbourne, and we continue to make our Australian products locally to this day. Over the years we have learnt it’s the sum of little things that can make a big difference.
IN HOUSE
The team at Pana Organic HQ have eliminated single use coffee cups in the office. Our chocolate factory has 152 solar panels on its roof contributing a monthly average of 15% green energy to our operations.
GIVING BACK
Supporting local businesses doing good things is one of our favourite things, down to our toilet paper and towel from Who Gives A Crap.
Our give-back program has planted over 55,000 trees and counting. We love getting our community involved, so sign up to our mailing list to join the next event. We promise to keep you well-fuelled with delicious treats.
How to recycle your packaging
45g CHOCOLATE BARS
Our chocolate boxes are made from post-consumer recycled fibre and printed with non-toxic vegetable inks. Please recycle. The foil wrap should be placed in your general waste bin.
80g CHOCOLATE BARS
Our chocolate boxes are made from post-consumer recycled fibre and printed with
non-toxic inks. Please recycle.
The foil wrap should be placed in your general waste bin.
FROZEN DESSERT TUBS
Our frozen dessert tubs and lids are recyclable Please crush the tub before placing in your horne recycling bin. The seal should be placed in your general waste bin.
FROZEN TREAT STICKS
Our frozen dessert stick boxes are recyclable. Please crush before placing in our home recycling bin. The wrap and stick should be placed in your general waste bin.
200g & 400g SPREADS
Re-use our spread jars at home. Store pantry items in them, or shake up your favourite salad dressing. Our jars are also fully recyclable. Just remove the label, place it in your general waste bins then pop the jar and lid in your recycling bin.
100% CACAO BOXES
Our 100% Cacao Powder boxes are made from consurner recycled fibre and printed with non-toxic vegetable inks. Please recycle. The bag should be placed in your general waste bin.
BAKING CHIPS AND BUTTONS
The packaging for our choc chip and buttons is no longer recyclable. We're working on alternative solutions, however for now please place them in your general waste.
DRINK BLENDS
Our drink blend tubs are made from 70% recycled materials. The empty tub can be recycled, and the seal should be placed in your general waste bin.
Reducing our impact
PACKAGING
CERTIFIED GOODNESS
RENEWABLE ENERGY
SUPPORTING LOCAL
TREE PLANTING
Our view, is that every decision we make and action we take is intrinsically tied to our impact on the planet. The way we eat is no exception.
Interestingly the world is going through waves and trends but being vegan and organic is different for me. Ensuring our products are plant-based and originating from responsible sources is not a fad, it is who we are, it is what are products are and have proudly been since 2012.
We only source the finest quality, organic ingredients to ensure that our customers are eating nourishing foods that benefit their health without hurting the planet.
By ensuring our products meet these stringent guidelines we can continue to create authentic products to be enjoyed by the entire Pana Organic community.
Pana Barbounis,
Founder and CEO of Pana Organic