About Folium Organics
We Grow and Manufacture Premium Organic Ingredients
Experienced certified organic growers, specialised technology and advanced drying and milling capability. We don't simply trade in ingredients.
Our Farms
Folium Organics owns approximately 500 hectares of certified organic farmland across the Canterbury Plains and Downlands.
Our four farms sit across the Canterbury Plains and Downlands, each offering a different combination of soil, rainfall and drainage resulting in flexibility across seasons and crops.
Harts Creek Farm
Canterbury's pioneering irrigated certified organic farm. Heavier Flaxton soils retain moisture well, helping crops perform through Canterbury's drier summer conditions. Stream restoration and biodiversity are integral to the farm's management.
Greendale
A dryland arable farm with deep Mayfield silt soils. This property has a strong record of producing exceptional crops and providing seasonal balance.
The Downs
A fertile certified organic property on Claremont and Timaru silt soils. Recent development and drainage support reliable dryland leaf-crop production.
Willowmere Farm
A long-established irrigated property on Wakanui Silt soils with a long history of producing certified organic process vegetables, cereals and prime lamb.
Our Production
From Field to Dryer, Fast
The processing plant is located within Folium's farming operation. Harvested leaf material moves rapidly from the field into controlled, gentle hot-air drying. This reduces handling and captures consistent colour, flavour, and quality.
Specialist Bonino leaf harvesting equipment and Perry continuous-belt drying technology, integrated with expert in-house engineering and operating knowledge.
- 500hectares certified
- 4Canterbury farms
- 1processing plant
Our People
Decades of certified organic farming, large-scale arable management, agricultural engineering, processing, quality systems, and international customer service. We farm, aligned with organic farming principles combined with agricultural science. We are committed to sending quality New Zealand grown products to customers around the world.
Rob
Grower & Director
Rob is an experienced arable farmer and agribusiness operator. His background includes managing demanding processed-vegetable operations in the United Kingdom. He was closely involved in building and commissioning Folium’s processing facility and understands the business from crop establishment through to finished powder.
Tim
Grower & Director
Tim has more than 40 years of certified organic farming experience. He was an early BioGro director and worked alongside leading New Zealand organic-production specialists. He is recognised as one of Canterbury’s pioneers in certified organic arable farming.
Liz
Sales
Liz takes care of sales, compliance, and administration, with a strong focus on excellent customer services, understanding customer needs, and building lasting relationships through clear communication.
Dave
General Manager
Dave leads Folium’s production, customer service and delivery teams. He brings respected senior management and governance experience and a clear focus on dependable supply, continuous improvement and international customer relationships.
