Why We Make Koa Shore in Australia (and Source Our Tallow from New Zealand)
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We get asked where everything comes from — so here's the honest answer.
Made on the Sunshine Coast, in small batches
Every bottle of Daily Defence is formulated, made and bottled on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, in small runs. Small batches mean we can hand-check quality and actually stand behind what goes out the door.
Why our tallow comes from New Zealand
Our grass-fed beef tallow is sourced from New Zealand, where the grass-fed cattle and rendering quality are excellent. We'd rather be upfront about that than pretend everything comes from one paddock — the tallow is from NZ, the product is made here in Australia.
Why we don't claim "100% Australian"
Because it wouldn't be true. "Made in Australia from local and imported ingredients" is the honest line, and honesty is the whole point of this brand. You can read every one of our 15 ingredients on the label.
Why small and local matters to us
We're a small family based on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, while Daily Defence is made on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Staying small lets us care about the details — and back the communities we're part of.
FAQ
Is Koa Shore Australian made? Yes — made on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, with grass-fed tallow sourced from New Zealand.
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