Black Doris began with its founder, Laura, collecting plums from a nearby abandoned orchard and making them into her own version of Italian Vino Cotto, using plums instead of grapes. This is where Black Doris got its name! Over time Black Doris has produced a variety of food and accompaniments from making fruit wraps, spreads and raw vegan desserts. Not all ingredients are foraged, but there is an emphasis on using local, fair trade and organic ingredients as much as possible. Based in idyllic Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula, Black Doris products are hand-made in small batches, and delivered out to cafes and wholefood stores throughout Christchurch, Temuka and Oamaru.

I first met Laura when she asked me to photograph the packaging of her latest product, family-size, raw vegan dessert bars. This product was recently named a finalist in the New Zealand Artisan awards alongside some established and larger brands! Look out for these family-size, raw vegan desserts bars in the freezer section. Coming soon to supermarkets around Christchurch, New Zealand.

Laura’s enthusiasm and can-do attitude has enabled Black Doris to grow and continues to grow. Black Doris is dedicated to moving toward a sustainable future and believes that the choices we make today have an impact on the world we want to live in tomorrow. Black Doris products come in compostable and recyclable packaging, and the Christchurch deliveries are made by Black Doris in an electric-powered, Nissan Leaf car. Black Doris is constantly evolving, with new initiatives to the business being added regularly. This is just the beginning, stay tuned…

If you manage a supermarket, wholefood store or cafe in New Zealand and would be interested in supplying Black Doris products please contact Laura at info@black-doris.com or +64 021060 4890.

Have you tried Black Doris products? Let me know your favourite flavour in the comments below!

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