The demand for Australian native plants as natural flavourings, fragrances and ingredients in foods, drinks, personal care products, and even household cleaning products is at an all-time high. From collagen to non-alcoholic craft beer, here are the trends we think we’ll see more of in 2021.

Health and Wellness:
- Collagen
As collagen has no taste or smell, brands like Vida Glow are using natural ingredients such as Lemon Myrtle to flavour their collagen products. They’ve created a Collagen Elixir made with Lemon Myrtle to create a ready-to-drink formula with a refreshing citrus twist.
- Functional Drinks
The trend is set to continue with Nestlé Australia paving the way forward with a new non-alcoholic, ‘adult social beverage’ that bridges that gap between soft drinks and kombucha. Their NESCAFE Nativ Cascara is a lightly sparkling RTD option made from upcycled coffee berry husk and flavoured with native ingredients like Lemon Myrtle, for a uniquely Australian flavour.
Food & Beverage:
- Native-Flavoured Sweet Treats
In December last year, Black Star Pastry introduced the limited-edition Rain Cake which featured native ingredients including finger lime and Lemon Myrtle. More recently, Sydney bakery Tokyo Lamington has caught the media’s attention by collaborating with Melbourne Bushfood to create a range of lamingtons using native flavours, for the ultimate Australian dessert.
- Craft Beer
Low and no-alcohol versions are also on the rise, with Indigenous-owned company Sobah Beverages infusing their popular non-alcoholic craft beers with native flavours like Anise Myrtle.
Household and Personal Care
- Low-Tox and Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Australian start up ReCo recently launched a sustainable alternative to the chemical-packed products sitting on supermarket shelves using lemon myrtle. They’re also helping solve the worldwide problem of plastic pollution with their refillable glass containers, so it’s a win-win!
- Clean Skin Care
If you would like to learn more about how Lemon Myrtle can work for you, contact us.