Meet the Makers

ENA PRODUCTS

Founded in 2015, Ena was born from a desire to offer customers quality botanical blends that nourish the skin and evoke a sense of nurture. Their formulations are meticulously crafted to the highest standards, from only the finest, unprocessed ingredients, ensuring products are free from harsh chemicals, toxins, and synthetic fragrances. Committed to sustainability, their range is also free from single-use plastics. Ena prioritises eco-friendly practices even when it costs more. Partnering with i=change, they also support various NGOs, giving back to the community and the planet. 

Planet Cocoa

and they source their cocoa beans from transparent sources in the neighbouring Pacific Islands.  Planet Cocoa also have a keen interest in sustainability, no plastic is used in their packaging, only kerbside recyclable materials.  They continually look for ways to reduce their waste, such as finding ways to reuse their residual cocoa husk for fertilising or other purposes.  Far surpassing the mass-produced, untraceable, plastic-wrapped chocolate brands that saturate the market, Planet Cocoa provides delicious small-batch chocolate, handcrafted with sustainability and social consciousness at the forefront.

Mama & Bird

set out to bridge the gap between a woman's existing skincare routine and her evolving pre- and postpartum needs, as well as those of her children.  She is dedicated to simplifying family skincare, providing naturally derived, non-toxic, results-driven solutions to support mothers, and their children, throughout pregnancy and into motherhood.  After two years of research and development, Mama & Bird Skincare have created optimal formulations using gentle, Ecocert/Cosmos-approved ingredients, ensuring quality and effectiveness while adhering to stringent national safety guidelines and regulations.  Their safe, non-toxic products are crafted with carefully selected natural ingredients tailored to pre- and postnatal skincare and infant care.

Love Tea

Love Tea hopes their teas will inspire people to make time to appreciate the quiet moments, take care of their health and share great tea with the people they love. They skilfully craft, blend, and pack each product in Melbourne, Australia, and collaborate with growers worldwide to fairly source high-quality, certified organic ingredients.  Love Tea believe organic ingredients taste better and are better for health and the environment.  Their products are grown without synthetic fertilizers or herbicides and simply consist of pure and natural ingredients as nature intended.  Committed to sustainable practices, Love Tea support not-for-profit organizations focused on solving the environmental crisis for future generations.

Olieve & Olie

and background in Chemistry and Medical Technology, began making products in her farmhouse kitchen after the family's first olive harvest in 2000. Today, Jude and her team have developed over 30 natural skincare products. Although now producing in their Rosebud factory, all work is still done by hand, with Jude often mixing, pouring, measuring, bottling, labeling, and packing alongside her team. Ingredients are sourced from local producers whenever possible, ensuring they are harvested naturally, ethically, and sustainably, free from pesticides and harmful chemicals. Australian extra virgin olive oil, the hero ingredient in every product, is extracted naturally, retaining all its antioxidants and vitamins, resulting in skincare with anti-aging, nourishing and restorative benefits.

Baillieu Vineyard

Bulldog Run has been passionately regenerated to provide perfect conditions for their vines.  Gentle cool sunshine, shelter and rich loamy soil, together with a genuine commitment to sustainable viticulture yields exceptional fruit and excellent wines.  Baillieu Vineyard produce minimal intervention wines; they are vegan friendly with minimal sulphur and no other additives used in the wine making process and follow organic practices from grape to bottle. 

BEI CREATIVE STUDIO

modern lifestyle items, gifts, and special pieces designed for everyday use. Belinda crafts each ceramic item by hand in her studio located in Warrnambool, Victoria.  With a passion for colour, Belinda creates her own glazes in-house, ensuring that each piece is vibrant and unique. Sustainability is a core value at Bei Creative Studio, and Belinda is proud to use 100% green energy in the production of her ceramics. Bei Creative Studio's handmade ceramics are designed to bring joy and functionality to everyday life.

WORTHY

many end up in landfills or oceans, and Worthy aims to change that. Michel designed an innovative reusable drink bottle, ethically made in Melbourne entirely from sustainably grown sugarcane. Worthy bottles look and feel like plastic without the harmful chemicals. Unlike traditional reusable bottles made from stainless steel and glass which require significant energy and resources, Worthy bottles rely on sun and rain, capturing carbon and making them carbon-negative and zero waste in production. Additionally, 10% of Worthy’s profits help street children in Mumbai.

Chappy's Chips

more personality, flavour and texture compared to traditional chips.  All their ingredients are 100% natural vegan, gluten friendly and allergy free.  The premium ingredients include Victorian potatoes, high oleic sunflower oil and Australia’s own Olsson’s Pacific Sea Salt.  Humble beginnings kickstarted Chappy’s in 2018 from a love for flavour and the simple pleasure of snacking.  Built by Harry Stephens, a former chef of Movida and Quay, Chappy’s focus is to live, laugh and be Chappy.

Levantine Hill

relationship with the nurturing love of Mother Nature.  Their terrain of slopes and valleys and orientation combine to create a distinct microclimate in each paddock.  Their complete natural environment, winemaking skills and sustainable practices results in wines of finesse, longevity and outstanding character.  Levantine Hill varietals have been delicately handcrafted, each an exceptional example of the Yarra Valley as an internationally recognised cool-climate winemaking region.  A multitude of environmental factors are prioritised in their wine making process, including bird life preservation.

U & Me

from 100% certified organic cotton. Their products are crafted from high-quality natural cotton that is non-toxic, completely unbleached and elastane free.  The natural properties of their organic cotton make it perfectly suited for the delicate skin of babies and children, particularly beneficial for those with eczema and allergies.  Simplicity of design and comfort are at the core of their design philosophy. Calming neutral colours and minimalist design creates comfort for both rest and play.  U & Me exclusively sources Australian-made product and packaging materials, proudly supporting other Australian suppliers and manufacturers.   

Mimosa Botanicals

lover, Christiana Jackson, in 2016. She skilfully handcrafts exquisite luxury bath soaks, small batch apothecary, aromatic oil blends as well as slow botanical perfumery, all inspired by nature & the seasons.Mimosa Botanicals pride themselves on being 100% natural and free from synthetics, using the highest quality ingredients which include local and organic ingredients, 100% pure essential oils, absolutes, flowers, herbs, resins, barks and clays.

Foxtails by Three foxes

preservatives. As for production methods, they stick to labour intensive techniques perfected over four generations. All Foxtails are created from the actual fruits and botanicals in a combination of steeping, distilling and blending.  Although a longer process, Three Foxes believe it delivers a much more robust and natural outcome.  They don’t use other bottled liquor like a traditional cocktail, instead make each flavour in-house to keep harmful chemicals out. 

to make compassionate choices without compromising on quality. Their range includes vegan, palm-free, eco-friendly, socially conscious, and visually striking products that deliver effective results.  Butt Naked Body products are designed for self-care and keeping skin healthy, glowing, smooth, hydrated and feeling “peachy-keen” all over. They believe in clean beauty, creating products with ethically sourced natural ingredients, free from toxic substances, and made with care for both our bodies and the environment. Sustainability and compassion are core values, reflected in their commitment to nature and community diversity. Every product is free from animal-derived ingredients and never tested on animals. Additionally, 5% of their profits support the Melbourne-based Save-A-Dog Scheme, showing their dedication to giving back to furry friends and the community.

Monsieur Truffe

delights, the brand expanded to include a successful range of bean-to-bars. Their products now feature ethically sourced beans from around the world, each batch roasted and conched to perfection to highlight its optimal flavor profile. Monsieur Truffe handcrafts and hand-wraps all products in-house, ensuring a personal touch. Committed to minimising environmental impact, they print their own labels and use sustainable packaging, including biodegradable cello bags and recycled plastic hamper lids. They exclusively use ethically sourced, single-origin cocoa beans, and most products are made from organic ingredients, reflecting their dedication to social responsibility and exceptional quality.

Franki Gusti

Created by Genna Klewer from a love of color, fragrance and art, this passion is evident in every handcrafted product.  What began in 2010 as a hobby making candles for friends and family in the family kitchen has become a nationally recognised candle brand. Proudly, Franki Gusti continues to hand-pour every candle in their Yarra Valley studio, ensuring each is of the highest quality.   Their candles are vegan, cruelty-free, and made with 100% soy wax, high-quality fragrance oil and cotton wicks. Collaborating with local Australian artists, their products feature bold and colourful packaging that reflect each unique fragrance. Supporting independent artists is a signature of Frankie Gusti, setting the brand apart.

QQ La Praline

Their exquisite chocolates are handcrafted by artisan chocolatiers and made from premium Belgian couverture chocolate combined with locally sourced ingredients. QQ La Praline is sustainably focused; their products do not contain palm oil or GMO and their packaging uses 100% recycled paper and is plastic free.

Humphrey Law

yarns, predominantly wool and cotton, and are accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia. The company takes great pride in ensuring transparency, ethical practices and legal compliance in their production processes. Humphrey Law is also committed to environmental protection. They have taken significant steps, such as using renewable resources and reducing pollution. For instance, they have installed 357 solar panels on the factory roof, with every second product made using electricity directly from the sun.  To offset their non-solar electricity usage, they have planted 20 hectares of eucalyptus trees.  Further sustainability efforts include a dyeing machine that uses less water, energy, and chemicals, reducing waste, LED lighting, and a low-energy climate control system. Humphrey Law continues to manufacture socks entirely in Australia, ensuring quality and providing employment for Australians.

L'ASCARI

infuses a distinct European flair into their products while sourcing ingredients from Australia.  All their products are crafted in Melbourne with social responsibility and sustainability at the forefront.  They use organic and plant-derived ingredients and eco-friendly recyclable packaging.  L’ascari’s symbolic aromas and creative packaging design set them apart, believing in the creative spirit and the freedom to express oneself.

The Physic Garden

for 100% natural alternatives to products like tiger balm, vapor rub, and nappy cream that were also vegan-friendly and sustainably packaged. Unable to find products that ticked all these boxes, she formulated The Physic Garden range in 2015.  The aim was to deliver products that customers could feel good about, both for their health and that of the planet. The Physic Garden is a small family-run business that crafts all products by hand, with minimal processing to keep the magical herbal constituents intact. They source the highest-quality ingredients from organic, sustainable, and fair-trade sources and handcraft in small batches to ensure sustainable practices, quality, and freshness.

Lluie

founder Charmaine’s focus is on creating timeless quality pieces for parents, babies and the home. Charmaine feels designing each Lluie product is similar to her developmental psychology projects at university, except now the project actually comes to life.  Safety is never compromised with Lluie toy designs. They always source for highest quality safety certified materials and send all designs for laboratory testing and certification. All Lluie toys have been proudly certified to the Australian Safety Standards AS/NZS ISO 8124 by an accredited laboratory.  Their toys are always beautifully designed, always high quality and always safe for little ones.

Wild Emery

indulgence into every day and promote self-care as a daily ritual rather than an intermittent luxury. Social and environmental sustainability are at the forethought of every product narrative and the core of their business values. Proud members of 1% For The Planet, they donate 1% of all revenue to support environmental non-for-profits.  Through ingredient transparency (locally sourced where possible), responsible material sourcing, eco-friendly packaging and working with a consciousness for their collective impact, they make little changes from big ideas.  Wild Emery is also approved cruelty free and vegan by PETA.

The Peel Thing

sourcing and plant-based options for both food and drink became its focus.  The Peel Thing offers a range of products, including dehydrated fruit slices, freeze-dried berries, and edible flower sprinkles. These products can enhance, decorate, or elevate cocktails, food, and drinks. They are also perfect for simmer pots to infuse delicious aromas throughout the house.  Committed to supporting local businesses, The Peel Thing only uses Australian-made ingredients, and part of a supportive community sources most from neighbouring small businesses on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Peninsula Nut Co.

Mornington Peninsula in 2016 to raise their 2 young boys by the beach.  Their wholefoods products have expanded to include over 60 items, including their signature home-made gourmet muesli “Humpercrunch” which is full of organic goodness.  Supplying highest quality organic nuts and other organic products has become a focus for The Peninsula Nut Co to meet the needs of their growing customer base.

Merino Baby

these products are gentle on delicate skin and ensure a peaceful sleep. Founded by Clare, who comes from a wool-growing family, the brand champions the natural benefits of superfine Merino wool.  It is temperature-regulating to keep babies warm in winter and cool in summer, promoting more restorative sleep.    Merineo Baby prioritise sustainability and ethical practices.  Their merino wool is sourced from non-mulesed sheep, it is a natural and completely renewable fibre and made into fabrics using sustainable methods and processes.  Crafted from the softest and most luxurious superfine merino wool fabrics, Merineo Baby aims to provide parents with premium, non-itchy, and silky-soft baby sleepwear.  The brand’s ethos revolves around supporting local businesses and delivering Australian-made excellence.

Purabon

on taste. Purabon select local ingredients that are whole, clean and real so you can feel empowered to snack on food that is highly nutritious and tastes delicious too. They use locally sourced quality whole food ingredients free from preservatives, additives and colours. They put the nutrients in, to help your body get the most out of their snacks.

Bellarine Distillery

the finest flavours the world has to offer to create a sensory experience to remember.  They grow a range of botanicals on their property known as “The Whiskery”, which has hosted their distillery door since 2014. It is located at the foot of 3 valleys, ensuring their land receives plenty of water flow and has a plethora of mature fruit trees including some heritage apple varieties.  The large trees that border the property provide a natural barrier to harsher conditions and the fertile black soil of the foothills provides rich ground for plantings.  These are combined with both Australian and imported botanicals to create individually unique Gins. Their hero gin Teddy & The Fox is a zesty citrus forward gin and has won many awards.

Wheatbags Love

brand celebrates the simplicity and effectiveness of wheat heat bags for soothing aches and providing warmth. Kim started by screen printing her own fabric to create attractive heat packs, and her dedication to unique designs and exceptional customer service has led to nationwide success. Operating from a Melbourne studio, Kim and her team handcraft each product ethically using all-natural and organic materials. Committed to sustainability, Wheatbags Love uses biodegradable materials, sources locally, employs recyclable packaging, and minimises fabric waste. Every product reflects their commitment to quality, sustainability, and the well-being of their customers and the planet.

Happy Hour Cocktails Co

Their cocktails are meticulously crafted with natural ingredients and contain no preservatives, making them vegan-friendly. Bottled in recyclable glass they are also environmentally responsible.  Designed to be enjoyed anywhere and anytime, Happy Hour Cocktails are perfect for any occasion. All you need are glasses, ice, and the garnish of your choice to elevate your experience. Happy Hour Cocktails Co aim for their customers to spend less time preparing drinks and more time living their best life.

Strangelove

crafted using only finest ingredients. Their mission is to create exciting and interesting non-alcoholic drinks with big flavours and great packaging, that don’t taste like the colour blue.  Their first drink, an Organic Ginger Beer, was released in 2013 and their Premium Mixer Range was released in 2016, just as the Craft Spirits industry was exploding. Currently StrangeLove can be found in some of Australia’s best eateries, wineries, distilleries, hotels, dive bars and premium retailers. They’ve maintained a passion for making interesting drinks with a focus on exceptionally good ingredients.