Our Story
For over 100 years we’ve created products to support your everyday health and wellness by focusing on one simple idea:
When you put incredible in, you get incredible out.
Long before people began talking about alternative medicines and holistic health, an English trained naturopath by the name of William T. Anderton was creating his own herbal remedies for the people of Auckland, New Zealand. From his elegant shop in Symonds Street, opened in 1923, he offered his clients pure, natural prescriptions to assist good health.
Based on his studies and observations, Anderton believed the human body to be self-correcting - "when it becomes ill, the body automatically begins to cure itself and re-establish the balance needed for good health". He also believed that this process could be assisted and hastened with certain herbal and natural remedies.
Today, we're inspired by New Zealand nature and the incredible nature of all New Zealanders. That’s what gets us out of bed in the morning. To work on new ideas that build on one hundred years of knowledge and naturopathic wisdom, creating incredible products to support the everyday health and wellness of all New Zealanders.
We think there’s incredible inside all of us. Help us help you let it out!
Team Red Seal xx
Our Incredible Journey
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1923"A naturally healthy mind and body" was the idea that motivated William T Anderton, a well respected herbalist and naturopath to open a shop on Symonds Street, Auckland.
William Anderton's remedies earned a reputation for effectiveness without unpleasant side effects. As his products became more popular, he began to make them available through other highly regarded apothecaries and general stores throughout New Zealand.
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1964After 40 years of sharing the idea “that the human body strives involuntarily to correct ill health” Jenny Douglas (William’s daughter), takes over the business. Having learned her father's profession well, she collates his formulations and continues to build the brand.
She will employ her natural flair for business to expand the Red Seal range and increase the customer following over the years.
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1983Sonata Laboratories, a Wella company, acquires Red Seal from The Douglas Family.
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1988All production is moved to Sonata’s site in Avondale. Managed by trained pharmacists Rosie and Rolf Hilke.
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1991Rosie and Rolf Hilke take over the company in a management buyout.
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2013
Red Seal’s brand is given a modern makeover to expand into other categories.
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2016Red Seal is acquired by EBOS Healthcare to enable global growth.
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2017The iconic Molasses now come with a twist, a Ginger and Cranberry flavor, soon to be very popular in the Asian market.
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2018Red Seal launches its Infusions range on TV, shaking up the Tea category with indulgent flavours and pyramid formats.
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2018Red Seal talks to the nation on TV about the benefits of a chemical-free, herbal and mineral toothpaste range.
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2019The DNA of the brand and business remain unchanged, innovating new ways to support a naturally healthy mind and body.
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2019A brand new manufacturing and logistics site opens its doors in South Auckland.
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2020Red Seal launches its "Incredible Inside" campaign
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2023Red Seal is celebrating a century as one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands with an unwavering founding belief, when you put incredible in, you get incredible out.
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2023Red Seal introduces a new range of toothpastes that includes fluoride-free and with fluoride options. Giving more Kiwis the option to choose Red Seal.
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