Australian Native Products (ANP)

Company Profile | Lemon Myrtle Specialists

Australian Native Products (ANP) is the world’s leading grower, processor and supplier of Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora), a native Australian botanical that is rapidly gaining global recognition for its exceptional aroma, flavour and functional performance.

Lemon Myrtle is redefining what citrus ingredients can achieve. With its naturally intense lemon fragrance, clean flavour profile and high citral content, it offers a compelling alternative to conventional citrus sources. Beyond its sensory appeal, Lemon Myrtle is a powerful functional ingredient, valued for its antimicrobial, antioxidant and therapeutic properties across food, beverage, flavour & fragrance, personal care and functional ingredient applications.

25 Years of Innovation and Leadership

Founded over 25 years ago in the Byron Bay hinterland of Northern New South Wales, ANP began with a simple passion for Australian native botanicals. Today, that passion has evolved into a globally recognised enterprise and the world’s largest commercial producer of Lemon Myrtle, setting industry benchmarks for quality, scale and innovation.

ANP now has over 250,000 Lemon Myrtle trees planted across two geographically distinct regions, providing supply resilience and year-round production. Our farms are located at The Channon in Northern NSW and Mareeba in the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland, regions selected for their rich soils, favourable climate and biosecurity advantages.

Integrated, Traceable and Sustainable Supply

All ANP Lemon Myrtle Essential Oils and Dried Leaf products are cultivated, harvested, processed and packed on-site at our own farms, ensuring complete control of quality and traceability. Every batch can be traced back to the specific plants from which it was harvested, providing customers with unmatched transparency and supply-chain confidence.

ANP does not use pesticides on any of its farms and offers both conventional and certified organic Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil and Dried Leaf products. Our essential oils are 100% pure, natural and food-grade, produced exclusively through steam distillation, with no solvents or synthetic additives.

Every batch of essential oil is tested via Gas Chromatography (GC) to ensure compliance with ISO standards and the Essential Oil Producers Association of Australia (EOPAA), of which ANP is a member company.

Global Reach, Local Roots

While ANP supplies customers across global markets, our identity remains firmly grounded in Australia. Each leaf and every drop of oil reflect our Australian provenance, sustainable farming philosophy and deep respect for the native landscapes in which we operate.

Our Lemon Myrtle is now used worldwide across diverse applications, yet its origin remains unchanged — grown, processed and perfected on Australian soil.

Pioneering the Botanical Industry

In a rapidly evolving botanical and ingredient landscape, ANP does not simply follow market trends — we help define them. Through ongoing investment in research, development and processing innovation, ANP continues to expand the commercial potential of Lemon Myrtle and other Australian native botanicals.

With a sharp focus on market drivers, functionality and long-term sustainability, ANP remains at the forefront of the global botanical industry, unlocking new opportunities for manufacturers seeking distinctive, high-performance natural ingredients.

Why work with us

Why Work with Australian Native Products (ANP)

1. Global Leaders in Lemon Myrtle

ANP is the world’s largest commercial producer of Lemon Myrtle, with more than 25 years of experience pioneering its cultivation, processing and global commercialisation. Customers work with ANP because we don’t just supply Lemon Myrtle — we define the category.

2. Fully Integrated, Farm-to-Finished Supply Chain

From planting and harvesting through to drying, distillation, milling and packing, every stage of production is managed on our own farms and facilities. This vertical integration delivers consistent quality, reliable supply and full traceability back to the individual plants from which each batch is harvested.

3. Reliable Year-Round Supply at Scale

With over 250,000 Lemon Myrtle trees planted across two geographically distinct regions in Northern New South Wales and Far North Queensland, ANP provides supply resilience and continuity. Clients choose ANP because we can support long-term growth programs, not just short-term demand.

4. Certified, Audited and Globally Recognised Compliance

ANP operates to the highest international standards of quality, food safety, sustainability and ethical sourcing. Our operations and products are supported by a comprehensive certification framework, including:

• Certified Organic (for both Essential Oil and Dried Leaf)
• Rainforest Alliance
• UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade)
• Freshcare
• SQF (Safe Quality Food)
• HACCP
• Food Safe
• Kosher
• GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for applicable products

These certifications provide customers with regulatory confidence, simplify approvals across global markets, and ensure alignment with modern sustainability and ethical sourcing expectations.

5. Proven Quality, Standards and Authenticity

ANP supplies only pure, natural, food-grade Lemon Myrtle products, including 100% steam-distilled essential oils. Every batch is analysed using Gas Chromatography and produced in compliance with ISO standards and EOPAA specifications, guaranteeing authenticity, consistency and performance.

6. Sustainable and Ethical by Design

We do not use pesticides on any of our farms and apply farming practices designed to protect soil health, biodiversity and long-term productivity. Our commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing is embedded in our operations, not treated as an add-on.

7. Scientific Credibility and Functional Expertise

ANP has invested heavily in long-term research collaborations with leading Australian universities and research bodies. This allows us to support customers with science-backed insights into Lemon Myrtle’s functional benefits, sensory performance and application potential.

8. Innovation-Led Product Development

Beyond raw ingredients, ANP works at the forefront of botanical innovation — developing new formats and solutions that meet real manufacturing needs. Customers partner with ANP to unlock new applications and differentiated products.

9. Global Reach, Local Integrity

ANP supplies customers across food, beverage, flavour & fragrance, personal care, nutraceutical and household product sectors worldwide. Despite our global reach, every product remains fully traceable to our Australian farms, preserving provenance and authenticity.

10. Long-Term Partnership Approach

We work collaboratively with our customers, offering technical support, supply security and commercial transparency. ANP is a partner committed to helping brands grow, innovate and succeed over the long term.