Our Story

Trusted

Since 2002

For nearly 25 years, we have specialised in edible seaweeds. We're leading a movement to a future where delicious seaweeds can be eaten every day. 

We're guided by values we weave into everything we do: courage, respect, authenticity, fairness, and trust.

Ethical

Sustainably sourced

We're powered by the opportunity to nourish and restore people and our planet, with awe-inspiring seaweeds.

Our range is sustainably sourced, air-dried (minimal processing) so more nutritionally potent.

Pacific Harvest is now part of the Ceres Organics family, a natural home for our brand, united by a shared belief in nourishing people, restoring balance, and supporting the wellbeing of humankind and the planet we call home.

Our beliefs

Food is medicine

Yes, food sustains and delights us, but it can also prevent, reduce symptoms of and even reverse disease.

Seaweed is amongst the most nourishing foods we can eat.

Natural, wholefood always trumps (potentially chemically laden) pills and supplements. Add more minerals to your food by adding seaweed which contains a blend of everything we need for optimal health.

Ocean, land & human health are interconnected

This belief guides everything we do. Our purpose is clear - nourish people while restoring balance to the planet that sustains us.

We are committed to continuous improvement, in how we source, create and collaborate, knowing every choice matters.

Seaweed offers a simple way to tread more lightly. By choosing ocean-grown nourishment, we can reduce our “foodprint” and support healthier ecosystems, communities and futures.

Provenance

It matters where seaweed comes from.  The ocean is central to life here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we will source locally where we can.

However, whilst Pacific is in our name, we also offer a carefully curated range of seaweeds which have been sustainably harvested from clean, cool, nutrient-rich waters from around the world. This is because not all seaweeds we would like to eat grow, or are available, locally.

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Building a Sustainable Business

Our purpose to nourish and restore people and planet naturally, drives all our decisions.

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Our product commitment

Our products pack a punch!  They are good for you, and good for our planet. They also happen to offer a range of delicious umami flavours.

Ethical

We will always work with ethical harvesters who farm and or harvest seaweed respectfully and regeneratively.

Raw goodness

Wherever possible we will offer raw, traditionally air dried seaweeds. This drying process maximizes their nutritional value. We have a non-negotiable commitment to the quality of our ingredients.

Tested

Our products undergo rigorous testing to meet all relevant safety regulations. We benchmark our test results against acceptable levels in many countries and only offer food safe seaweeds.



Gluten Free

Seaweeds are naturally gluten-free, and we pack carefully to ensure they remain this way.

Local where possible

We proudly offer a range of edible seaweeds. We'll always source locally where we can be assured of quality.

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Recyclable packaging

Read about our packaging choices and what we are working on.

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Our Journey With Sustainability

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Projects we are committed to

The seaweed industry in Aotearoa New Zealand is in it's infancy. We are committed to partnering to see our local communities flourish and thrive.

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Founding Industry Partner

 An ambitious, long-term, multicentre, dietary intervention study that is exploring whether consumption of a New Zealand whole diet that includes high-quality New Zealand F&B products improves metabolic, cardiovascular, and wellbeing profiles in people at risk of cardiometabolic disease and their families.

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Founding Board Member

We're a founding member and active participant in ANZSA - working to build a seaweed industry that delivers healthy marine ecosystems, thriving communities and is a significant contributor to the New Zealand economy.

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