Who are we?
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Claridges Organic was established by Dick and Chris Claridge more than 20 years ago in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is now one of the oldest 'organic-focused' companies in the country. From origins which involved producing and exporting herbal teas to Australia, Claridges has now adopted a totally export-orientated approach which encompasses markets such as UK, France, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the USA.
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Placing top quality New Zealand organic functional foods on global tables is one of the best avenues to continually present, promote and reinforce our country's 'clean, green' image.
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In addition to marketing and selling its own range of products, Claridges also sources and produces other primary-industry based products on behalf of third parties - both organic and conventional. The company also has the capability to custom package them to individual requirements.
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Without exception, all Claridges personnel possess strong agricultural and horticultural backgrounds and have the ability to assess hard research data and identify potential new products which can be developed and brought to market. Their collective knowledge and hands-on experience of all-natural functional foods is extensive. So too is their appreciation of production demands and growing and harvesting techniques which are absolutely vital to maintaining certified organic integrity. As a company, Claridges Organic is at the forefront of continual product development which results in an increasing variety of value-added, health-promoting foods for the world.
Lawrence Heath, Managing Director
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Born and raised on a tobacco farm in Motueka the horticultural heart of sun-drenched Nelson province at the top of New Zealand's South Island, Lawrence has been involved in growing, researching advising trading and marketing New Zealand natural produce all his working life. He attained a Diploma in Horticulture, Diploma in Horticultural Management and Bachelor of Agricultural Commerce at Lincoln University. Following his graduation he worked as a Horticultural Advisor with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) for 8 years. The following 20 years have been spent growing, manufacturing and selling New Zealand natural products around the world.
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Jeff Brown, Office Manager
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From a farming background in rural Canterbury, Jeff completed a Diploma in Agriculture from Lincoln University. Following a period of teaching and advising in Agriculture in Asia, Jeff returned to New Zealand to take up a variety of executive management positions in the food and rural supplies industries. With more than 30 years in management and marketing Jeff brings a wealth of experience to Claridges and the large international customer base.
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Bob Douglas, Production Manager
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Bob completed a 3 year Horticultural Diploma in his native England before travelling to and settling permanently in New Zealand some 40 years ago. Before joining the Claridges team, he managed a Horticultural Research Farm operated by Lincoln University. He has developed 2 extensive Horticultural properties for investors growing a range of crops and run his own flower production farm. More recently he has worked in the asparagus industry growing the crop for food and also seed production.
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