A timeline to celebrate

Discover the evolution of New Zealand’s beloved organics brand.

1982

Begins as New Zealand’s first urban organic food stall at Michael Park School, and later co-op.

1984

Opens first organic retail store in Ellerslie, Auckland.

1985

Ceres Organics becomes a registered company.

1991

First branded Ceres Organics product is launched.

1994

Organic almond butter is launched on the market.

1997

Organic Peanut Butter is launched.

2001

Ceres Organics becomes the first BioGro certified distributor in New Zealand.

2003

Tamari almonds hit the shelves and continue to be a top seller for Ceres Organics today.

2009

Ceres Organics becomes New Zealand’s first EcoSocial certified company.

2011

Ceres Organics begins distributing across Australasia.

2013

Ceres Organics moves to 5-star Green Star-rated office and warehouse on Carbine Rd, Auckland.

2017

Releases the world’s first triple layer see-through home compostable packaging.

2018

Ceres Organics partners with Good magazine for the inaugural Good People Awards.