20 Years of Niulife: Coconut With a Purpose

Niulife (pronounced “new life”) is more than just a coconut brand—it’s a movement for good. For 20 years, this Australian-born company has been creating nourishing, ethical coconut products while supporting coconut farming communities across the Pacific.

Now, you can find Niulife’s full range at WholeLife, making it easier than ever to choose products that are better for you, and for the world.

From Village to Pantry: Niulife’s Powerful Mission

Founded by Kokonut Pacific in 2005, Niulife was born out of decades of grassroots work in the Pacific Islands. The goal? To help remote villages create and sell high-value coconut products using the Direct Micro Expelling (DME®) method. Technology that allows small communities to cold-press coconut oil on-site within an hour of opening the coconut.

The result is a transparent, ethical supply chain where locals, often women, earn a living wage and build skills, all while creating premium coconut products.

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

Niulife’s signature product is its Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, cold-pressed within an hour of opening the coconut using the DME® method. This helps preserve its fresh coconut flavour and natural aroma. The oil is raw, certified organic and unrefined, making it ideal for cooking, baking or skincare.

The DME® method enables remote villages to produce high-quality oil using simple equipment. Many of these sites employ a mix of women and men, creating valuable opportunities in communities where local employment options are limited. This same oil also forms the base of Niulife’s nourishing soap range.

Handmade Coconut Oil Soaps

Handcrafted by women in the Solomon Islands, Niulife’s coconut oil soaps are made in small batches using their own extra virgin coconut oil. Available in six varieties: Pure, Milk, Sunset, Lemon Charcoal, Peppermint and Coral Sea, each soap offers a creamy, moisturising lather and a gentle cleanse that’s kind to skin and the planet.

Vegan Alternatives

While all Niulife products are suitable for vegans, this range has been created as a direct alternative to common animal-based ingredients. Each product is 100% plant-powered and made from good-for-you ingredients, offering simple, allergen-friendly swaps for everyday use.

• Vegan Coconut Ghee: A dairy-free alternative to butter, ideal for baking, grilling or drizzling. Made with Niulife’s own DME® virgin coconut oil, it’s designed to taste more like butter than coconut.
• Vegan Fysh Sauce: A plant-powered seasoning sauce that offers a healthy alternative to fish sauce. Vegan and FODMAP-friendly with no preservatives, gluten or MSG.
• Coconut Milk Powder: A 100% plant-based alternative to dairy milk with no preservatives, dairy, grain, gluten or GMO. Made from fresh organic coconuts and ideal for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coconut Amino Sauces

Swap out soy and artificial flavourings with Niulife’s Coconut Amino Sauces, made from fermented coconut blossom nectar. Barrel-aged for depth and naturally sweetened, they’re gluten-free, certified organic and suitable for paleo, vegan and low-FODMAP diets.

Flavours include:

• Original
• Sweet Chilli
• Teriyaki
• BBQ
• Naked (FODMAP-friendly)

Also available: the Extra Thick Coconut Aminos range – rich, bold and perfect for dipping, glazing or drizzling.

Coconut Vinegars & Syrup

Made from fermented coconut blossom nectar, Niulife’s Coconut Cider Vinegar and Coconut Balsamic Vinegar are tangy, aromatic and a natural source of prebiotics and amino acids. Also available is Coconut Syrup, a toffee inspired natural sweetener made from pure coconut blossom nectar. It’s a delicious alternative to maple syrup in pancakes, smoothies or baking.

Everyday Essentials

Niulife’s pantry staples include Coconut Flour, Desiccated, Shredded and Flaked Coconut, Coconut Butter and Coconut Sugar. They’re ideal for gluten-free baking or for those looking to reduce their intake of refined sugars and heavily processed ingredients.

Shop Niulife at WholeLife

At WholeLife, we’re proud to support brands like Niulife that combine purpose with premium quality. When you choose Niulife, you’re choosing more than just coconut, you’re supporting empowered communities, ethical production, and real ingredients.

Shop the full Niulife range in-store or online at WholeLife and stock your pantry with coconut products that do good from the ground up.