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OUR STORY
A simple idea - waste shouldn't be wasted
At a Bay of Islands cafe, nutrient-rich coffee grounds were going to landfill each day. It didn't feel right - nature doesn't waste nutrients.
We began using them in pot plants and garden beds. They helped, but the results weren't consistent.
It was clear something was missing.
From curiosity to understanding
To understand why, we worked with renowned soil scientist Andreas Kurmann.
The breakthrough wasn't coffee grounds alone - it was combining them with other natural inputs to create a balanced blend that soil life could properly use.
Once the soil system was supported, plant growth became steadier and healthier.
That became Fodda.
Closing the loop
Much of Fodda is made from recycled organic materials that would otherwise go to landfill.
Instead of removing resources from nature, we return them to the soil.
Gardening becomes part of the cycle again.
"Fodda has evolved from an initial simple idea to reduce waste, flourishing into a range that everyone can use!"
DIANNE PILCHER - DIRECTOR
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