Auckland supplement and nutritional powder manufacturer has
taken out a prestigious award after it was nearly crippled in the Auckland
floods in January 2023.
AUCKLAND, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/
-- Nutrizone was
named Contract Manufacturer of the Year 2025 award at the Natural Health Products NZ Innovation Expo, marking a
milestone in resilience, innovation, and global growth.
Natural Health Products NZ is the industry body for New Zealand’s growing
natural health and complementary products sector.
Nutrizone beat eight other nominees to win the award.
The recognition comes after Nutrizone’s factory suffered near-complete
destruction during Cyclone Gabrielle in January 2023. The entire factory was
under a metre of muddy water and products they had produced were floating.
Despondent, the founder considered closing the operation. However, the
now-General Manager Jignesh Patel was confident they could start again. And
they did.
It took eight months to clear out the defunct equipment and reinstate the
factory to working order. Not only did they rebuild, but they expanded the
operation.
Nutrizone previously manufactured only its own products. However, Jignesh set
about growing the business into contract manufacturing, providing powder
blending, encapsulation, tableting, and packaging services for companies that
export to global markets. They also manufacture premium honey for partners in
southeast Asia, with plans to expand that offering into the Middle East and the
UAE.
When Jignesh started with the company in 2023, they had eight staff. Today,
there are 46, with further plans for expansion in the coming years.
So, what does Jignesh attribute the company’s success to?
“Our customers are more than customers; they are partners. Our response,
knowledge, transparency, and exceptionally high manufacturing standards mean
that our partners have great confidence in us.”
One such partner is Carefore
Global. Nutrizone manufactures supplements and nutritional powders that
Carefore exports to Vietnam where Carefor Vietnam has an extensive distribution
network.
Carefore Global NZ founder Grant Washington-Smith said: “Partnering with
Nutrizone has enabled us to deliver premium, science-backed nutritional
products that meet the growing demand for trusted wellness solutions in Asia.
Their commitment to quality and innovation mirrors our own, and together we’re
building a supply chain that connects New Zealand’s manufacturing excellence
with the world’s consumers.”
The partnership between Nutrizone, Carefore Global and Care For Vietnam was
cemented last month when they signed a memorandum of understanding that
leverages the strengths and resources of the parties involved to drive product
development, international manufacturing, and regional distribution, starting
with the Vietnamese market and charting a pathway toward future expansion into
additional global markets.
Jignesh said winning the Contract Manufacturer of the Year is a testament to
the company’s team.
“Everyone who works here takes huge pride in what they do, from manufacturing,
quality control, to packaging. Their dedication to quality, reliability, and
excellence is second to none.”
New Zealand’s natural health products industry contributes $2.3 billion to the
economy annually.
