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  • Hive & Wellness Australia Initiates Strategic Review Amid Global Interest

    Hive & Wellness Australia Initiates Strategic Review Amid Global Interest

    Hive & Wellness Australia Begins Business Review

    Hive & Wellness Australia, the firm behind the Capilano Honey brand, has initiated a comprehensive evaluation of its operations. The company has engaged the services of Rothschild & Co to assist in this strategic review.

    This decision has been prompted by unsolicited interest shown in the company’s operations. Hive & Wellness Australia is considering a range of potential avenues, including courting interest from global food corporations and financial backers.

    Capilano Honey Goes Private

    In 2018, Capilano Honey transitioned to private ownership as part of a joint venture consisting of Wattle Hill Capital, ROC Partners, and Australian Capital Equity. This led to the formation of Hive & Wellness Australia.

    Subsequent to the acquisition, the consortium has collaborated with CEO Ryan d’Almeida to extend Hive & Wellness’s reach on a global scale. The brand’s products are now available in over 35 countries, with its international presence spanning markets such as China, Japan, and the United States.

    Business Performance and Portfolio

    Hive & Wellness Australia is a major player in the honey industry, sourcing over 15,000 tonnes of honey every year. The company posted impressive gross sales figures, approximately $150 million, for the 2025 fiscal year.

    Besides Capilano, Hive & Wellness Australia also owns other notable brands including Barnes Naturals and Wescobee, further diversifying its portfolio and strengthening its market positioning.

    Questions & Answers

    What prompted Hive & Wellness Australia to initiate a business review?
    The company decided to undertake a strategic review following unsolicited expressions of interest in its business operations.

    Which firms were involved in taking Capilano Honey private in 2018?
    Wattle Hill Capital, ROC Partners, and Australian Capital Equity formed a consortium to transition Capilano Honey to private ownership, resulting in the formation of Hive & Wellness Australia.

    What brands does Hive & Wellness Australia own apart from Capilano Honey?
    The company’s portfolio includes a number of brands such as Barnes Naturals and Wescobee, in addition to Capilano Honey.

  • Capilano introduces Hot Chilli Honey for bold flavour seekers

    Capilano introduces Hot Chilli Honey for bold flavour seekers

    Honey maker Capilano has launched a Hot Chilli variant for consumers looking for that “spicy kick” in their food.

    Recommended for drizzling over pizza, wings, ribs, burgers, or toast, the company said the new Hot Chilli is set to redefine honey’s role in home cooking and give food an extra “wow” factor.

    Capilano Hot Chilli Honey combines 100 percent pure Aussie honey from its network of more than 800 beekeepers with savoury, spicy flecks of habanero chilli to create a savoury-style honey for use as condiment.

    In addition, the spicy honey is made with no preservatives or other nasties.

    Fiona Tavian, GM for innovation, Capilano, said studies show that an average Australian household consumes chilli every ten days, and suggest that five million adults enjoy hot sauce once a week.

    “We know Australians are always looking for ways to add excitement to their meals and prioritize natural ingredients,” said Tavian.

    “What a great way to support Aussie beekeepers by tapping into this huge appetite for Chilli products! “

    Capilano’s Hot Chilli Honey is available in a 340g squeeze pack for an RRP of $7.50 at Woolworths and will be stocked in Coles beginning October 2.

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