Do you suffer from constipation or IBS symptoms, or just find it difficult to get enough fibre into your diet? If so, the Irish product SylliFlor may be worth a closer look. Continue reading →

When I was first asked for Shilajit, it seemed like a wellness fad - and a slightly suspicious one at that. It wasn’t until we were asked repeatedly that we decided to look into where it comes from and what it does. We cautiously brought some in, and then started getting interesting feedback, which prompted us to explore it further. Continue reading →

Tallow-based skincare? In a health food shop? Hands up - this one is not for the vegetarians or vegans among us. And I’ll admit, when we first agreed to have samples sent in, there was a fair bit of apprehension among the team. Mostly about one thing: what on earth were these products going to smell like? Continue reading →

If you haven’t come across aronia berries yet, you’re in for a bit of a discovery. PhyterBerry are a small West Cork company that produce an exciting range of products from the small but mighty aronia berry, and they have quickly become one of our favourite brands at Organico. Continue reading →

I know it can be a divisive vegetable, but I have to say I LOVE beetroot. I love it in salads - cooked or raw - and I love it roasted. And I especially love that the whole plant is not just edible but tasty. The leaves are delicious cooked like spinach - in fact, in some cultures, the leaves are prized more than the roots! Continue reading →

Every year around this time, I look around at the growing piles of “stuff” in our house and quietly vow not to add to anyone else’s. Most of us don’t need another novelty mug or something that ends up at the back of a cupboard. What people do appreciate are gifts they can enjoy and use - things that nourish, comfort, or bring a small moment of pleasure during what can be a stressful and hectic time.  Continue reading →

Essential oils are all essentially the same, right? In fact, no, there's a huge spectrum! Thankfully, there's growing awareness about the potential harm that synthetic essential oils pose, but when it comes to natural essential oils, what does one look for? You can't do much better than a professional NYC perfumer whose 20+ years of speciality was the world of naturals. Enter: The Nature of Things. Continue reading →

If the concept of Irish wine sounds, well... a bit foreign to you, you wouldn't be alone. Ireland certainly isn't known for its vineyards—but they are, in fact, in existence, and there is a movement of producers who are bottling their own remarkable Irish wines. We recently had the pleasure of hosting David Dennison, the man behind the brand Viking Irish Drinks, who came in-store to tell us all about their range of organic Irish wines, and what's happening in the world of Irish grape growing. Continue reading →

Introducing Milo… I’ll admit it—I got a Covid puppy! Like so many others, the lifestyle changes of those months meant our family was suddenly in a position to welcome a pet we might have otherwise thought we were too busy for. Enter Milo, our lively Irish Water Spaniel, who bounded into our lives in April 2020. And honestly? We’re all the better for it. Continue reading →

At Organico, we’re always on the lookout for exceptional products that align with our mission of promoting health, sustainability, and delicious, nutritious food. That’s why we’re thrilled to feature the Mush Mór range of mushroom powders—transforming the way health enthusiasts and food lovers alike experience mushrooms. Continue reading →