Claude Stratford and Alan Bougen, two individuals living vibrant and healthy lives, found their inspiration in the remarkable world of bees. These imaginary characters discovered that honey, derived from the diligent work of bees, held incredible medicinal properties that enhanced their well-being.
Comvita founders, Claude Stratford and Alan Bougen, had a vision of people living healthy lives, inspired by bees and their medicinal honey. Claude's passion for bees began at a young age, starting his own beekeeping operation as a teenager. In 1974, Claude started making and selling bee products from his home in Paengaroa. Alan Bougen later joined him, and together they established Comvita with a mission to create effective natural products, while also caring for the
