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The idea for Manuko was first conceived when its founder, Matthew Hardie, saw a need in the market for healthy, delicious organic food to be more available and accessible.<\/p>\n

By 2012, he had turned his passion for health and well-being into a start-up enterprise, making and selling organic food products from his apartment in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

Today, Manuko manufactures premium organic products and cacao treats from its factory in Torquay. Throughout the journey, their core purpose has remained unwavering: to create extraordinary products that deliver moments of joy while fostering a healthier life and a more sustainable world.<\/p>\n

From the first delivery on a bike to their debut at the Torquay farmers market in 2015, and securing their maiden stockist, Manuko has grown organically and incrementally.<\/p>\n

Constant experimentation and innovation have been key to their process, enabling them to discover new ways to create delicious treats, using organic wholefood ingredients.<\/p>\n

They source certified organic ingredients and support sustainable agriculture, informed by Matt’s earlier years growing up on a biodynamic dairy farm in Victoria. This upbringing acquainted Matt with the sustainable agricultural practices he would carry through to Manuko.<\/p>\n

Other sustainability initiatives include minimising food waste towards zero, repurposing cardboard waste into usable product cushioning, and planting 10 trees a day with their impact partner Trees for the Future.<\/p>\n

The manufacturing journey has evolved from a home kitchen to a contract manufacturer, then to shared commercial kitchens, and finally to their own factory.<\/p>\n

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Manuko’s products are stocked in cafes and retailers. Photo: SUPPLIE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over time, they have tested and refined their production methods, sourcing specialty equipment from around the world to perfect their products.<\/p>\n

Matt’s partner Inga left her full-time job to join the business in 2018, and today, Manuko employs a dedicated team, supplying cafes, coffee roasters, and specialty retailers across Australia with their premium products.<\/p>\n

Matt recently studied chocolate making in Northern Italy to refine their chocolate products, using their organic 70 per cent Peruvian chocolate.<\/p>\n

All of the products are plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.<\/p>\n

Their factory is open to the public three days a week: Wednesday and Thursday from 1pm to 5pm, and Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm.<\/p>\n

You can also find their products at many great cafes and retailers, head to manuko.com.au<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

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