About Us

Cultured Foods was founded by husband-and-wife team Donovan and Nadia, a pair united by their love of food, culture, and wellness.

Donovan, originally from South Africa, and Nadia, a proud Melburnian with Italian roots, have made Melbourne their home. Together, they bring a rich tapestry of culinary influences and traditions into every jar, bottle, and ferment they create.

Nadia is our master fermenter and a passionate believer in the healing power of food. With a deep respect for traditional food practices, she leads our kitchen with care, creativity, and purpose. Her philosophy is simple: food should nourish, delight, and heal.

At Cultured Foods, we’re on a mission to make the world a healthier place, one delicious bite at a time. We craft small-batch fermented foods, drinks, condiments, and more using only natural ingredients, no nasties, and no shortcuts. Just real food, alive with flavour and goodness.

We believe in bold taste, clean ingredients, and gut-loving ferments that do good and taste even better.

Welcome to Cultured Foods. Here’s to a healthier, tastier future.