Meet the Makers

In today’s fast-paced world, so much of our focus is directed towards building new values and celebrating modern customs. Convenience products are all well and good, but often these tend to lack a deep identity, with their appeal needing to spread across a mass market. Fast fashion, fast food, these

These days, the term ‘farm to shelf’ is more than just a fashionable new age phrase, it’s become a serious concept. Consumers are increasingly holding themselves, and their favourite retailers, accountable for the journey which products have gone through before landing on shelves for purchase.    What’s the point?  The notion

Nourishing remote coconut communities The story behind Kokonut Pacific is nothing short of inspirational. Established in 1994, the company’s founder Dr. Dan Etherington (now affectionately known as ‘Dr. Dan’) was motivated by a deep longing to help poverty-stricken coconut farmers around the world. In these remote regions, the coconut palm,

In today’s busy health and wellness space, Nature’s Farmer Sea stands out not just for what they make, but for how they make it. Founded in 2020 by two friends out of a small two-bedroom apartment, this Australian brand has since become a leader in the sea moss industry. Starting

Nutritionists, naturopaths, and doctors are among a line-up of happy customers reporting improved health thanks to popular wellness company, Akesi. Victoria McKellar and Dr Elizabeth Biggs, the gut experts behind Akesi, are thrilled with their customers’ success stories since launching their all-natural Bio-Fermented Tonics and Probiotic+ range over six years

Coming from a background in science, Elizabeth Barbalich set out to find natural and sustainable skincare. In that search, she wasn’t prepared to compromise on the efficacy of the products. When she couldn’t find what she was looking for, she created it herself, launching Antipodes in 2004. What started with

Loving Earth is a kitchen startup success story. Founded in 2007, Loving Earth has long evolved from humble beginnings and is now a much-loved Australian brand. From chocolate to pantry staples and the innovative Buckinis, Loving Earth is almost 20 years into its business journey and is just getting started.

History of the business Established in 2020, Natures Farmer Sea started almost 4 years ago in a two bedrooms apartment between two mates that were healing form cancer and brain trauma, searching for powerful natural products to strengthening their health. Today we are the leaders in the Sea Moss market

Written by Lauren Jordan – Co-founder History of the business Thirteen years ago, co-founders Natalie Winter and Lauren Jordan met at Lauren’s café. They instantly connected and began to collaborate on creative endeavours, realising very quickly how well they worked together. They would regularly announce that “one day, we will

Written by Hayley Denny – EA & Business Services Coordinator History of ReefAsta Established by Pacific Bio, an Australian organisation dedicated to leveraging algae for tangible global impact, ReefAsta embodies a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Our journey began with a profound understanding of algae’s potential—from water restoration to biofuel