Macro Wholefoods | Sydney

January 31st, 2007 | Category: Organic Markets

Helen from Grab Your Fork has a great post about the opening of the new Macro Wholefoods supermarket in Concord. The post includes lots of great photos of some of the delicious looking food such as Lescure butter, Dagoba organic chocolate, and buffalo mozzarella (a personal favourite).

This is what Helen had to say:

Wooden slats feature heavily in the fruit and vegetable section, shiny perspex cannisters hold the bulk nuts and dry goods, the pristine grocery aisles are filled with organic and fair trade products.

In addition to the Concord store, Macro Wholefoods has NSW stores in Bondi Junction, Crows Nest and Hornsby. A stand-alone Macro Cafe is set to open on King Street in Newtown.

Within Macro Wholefoods retail lines, particular growth has been noticed in
* skincare, beauty and cosmetics (particularly non-petroleum products)
* baby products (babyfoods, nappies and lotions)
* detergents (phosphate-free so grey water doesn’t kill gardens)
* organic petfoods
* gluten-free and coeliac alternatives.

If you don’t know much about Macro Wholefoods then this is what they are about:

To get clean food we need a clean source. Macro nurtures a close synergy with certified organic growers and suppliers to make sure that the products we offer are authentic – they have not been synthesised or adulterated in production, processing or storage. We know our growers and they know us. We work together to provide the best organic and natural produce available. Our growers know that Macro does not accept poor produce, working to our stringent quality standards.

The benefits of organic agriculture include:

Working in harmony with local eco-systems

Minimising soil erosion

Encouraging bio-diversity

Maintaining humane livestock practices.

So if you haven’t been to Macro Wholefoods before are you live near Concord then go and have a look while it’s fresh and new. If you don’t live nearby then there are many other organic supermarkets in Sydney where you can do your shopping.

5 Comments so far

Anthony Zappia November 14th, 2007 7:09 am

I’m told the Macro store at Concord has now been closed. This doesn’t surprise me as they were closing on most weekdays at 5pm! This is little help to those of us working.
My question, and excuse me if its a silly one but, why are the produce/products at Macros so much more expensive than elsewhere? How can I justify to my family members shopping at Macros, when they can get similar things much cheaper at supermarkets?
Even the prices at their Cafe are ridiculous. I spent well over $20 just for a small cake and 2 coffees at the Bondi Junction store. At that price, I’d be looking to have some lunch.
Andrea November 14th, 2007 5:18 pm

I can’t comment on the prices at Macro Wholefoods as I don’t shop there (I don’t live near a Macro supermarket). It’s up to you to decided what is good value for money and what you’re prepared to pay for organic food. For the moment, I accept that organic food is more expensive than non-organic but I do expect that to change in the future.
cindy devola August 30th, 2009 7:24 am

cindy.devola@gmail.com
0458810229

92520637

To the Manager:

My name is Cindy Devola. I’m writing this letter to see if you have any positions vacant within your company.

I have spent the last 5 years overseas working as a teacher in countries like Germany, Spain and Mexico. I am fluent in 3 languages and I am a qualified teacher. I have experience teaching all age groups in environments as diverse as kindergartens to corporate companies.

Recent changes in my diet, including a transition to a low fat raw vegan diet, and a new exercise routine have left me overflowing with energy and a hunger to be the change I want to see in the world. I realized that I could no longer sit in a classroom and teach phrasal verbs for the rest of my life. I want a job that has a positive impact on society. – I need a career change.

I am new to Sydney and I have only been back in Australia a few weeks. I am here to stay and I am ready to make some new friends and a connection within the natural health field.

I am looking to get my foot in the door. I am reliable and happy to do any sort of job from a receptionist, sales, cleaning, stacking boxes, picking fruit, personal assistant, apprentice – whatever! – you name it, I am ready to give it a go!

I am also prepared to continue studying to improve my skills and have my knowledge accredited.

My passions include:

Natural hygiene

I believe that the best diet for humans is a low fat raw vegan diet free of stimulants to prevent dis-ease. I believe that there are several different elements of health; diet, exercise, emotional pause, enough sleep, fresh water, sun light, love, life purpose .. to name just a few.

Physical activity

I enjoy all types of physical activity from running and swimming, to yoga and relaxation. … I like it all.

Organic produce

I believe we all have the right to eat, knowing that we are not polluting our bodies with harmful chemicals.

Communication

I have a certificate in leadership of intercultural communication and really enjoy interacting with and helping other people.

I am looking for an opportunity to follow my heart and create a career in an area that I really feel passionate about. I am a serious and reliable candidate that will work hard and not let you down.

If you have any positions available, or would like to see a copy of my resumé, you can contact me on 0458810229, 92520637 or via email cindy.devola@gmail.com

Thanking you in advance,

Namaste,

Cindy Devola
Andrea August 30th, 2009 6:42 pm

Hi Cindy,

I’m not sure commenting on my blog is going to get you a job anywhere but interesting story nonetheless
Lou February 24th, 2010 1:04 pm

We used to buy a good sized bag of loose leaf peppermint tea at Macro store in Richmond. I believe Safeway took over Macro.

Do you know where else I could purchase the peppermint tea.