The Gold Coast Bulletin

CAPILANO ABUZZ ON DEMAND

- STEPHANIE BENNETT

CAPILANO Honey says an ageing population which increasing­ly demands products with nutritiona­l benefits will be one of its key demographi­cs driving sales into the future.

The Queensland-based ASX-listed company said the ageing population had a “better understand­ing of the link between nutrition, natural products and health”, than previous generation­s of consumers.

Capilano has been focusing a significan­t part of its marketing strategy into more healthcons­cious products in recent times. Last year it unveiled Beeotic Prebiotic Honey, as well as adding Manuka honey products and a range of apple cider vinegar to its range.

“Natural health and wellness foods are something people are demanding more than ever before,” Capilano managing director Ben McKee said.

“That’s where we want to take Capilano, to have a stronger than ever presence in that market.”

In yesterday’s update Capilano also said domestic honey sales were rising, and it would aim to capture opportunit­ies to further supply private label business if it made financial sense. Capilano shares fell 16¢ to $16.14 yesterday.

 ?? Picture: ZOE PHILLIPS ?? Capilano managing director Ben McKee near bee hives at Dunolly in Victoria.
Picture: ZOE PHILLIPS Capilano managing director Ben McKee near bee hives at Dunolly in Victoria.

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