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Category: Corporate Social Responsibility

The May 50K & Nuzest Round-up

: Lauren Parchi

Each year, Nuzest staff partake in the annual The May 50K event to support the global fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) – the most commonly acquired neurological disease. Having a direct link and importance to the founding purpose of Nuzest, we have been a long time supporter, with Kiss Goodbye to MS being one of


Each year, Nuzest staff partake in the annual The May 50K event to support the global fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) – the most commonly acquired neurological disease. Having a direct link and importance to the founding purpose of Nuzest, we have been a long time supporter, with Kiss Goodbye to MS being one of the major charities Nuzest partners with each year.

The May 50K is a self-paced global online fitness and fundraising challenge for individuals of all ages and abilities. The goal for each participant is to track and complete 50kms (walking, running, swimming, cycling etc.) in the month of May. This event is hosted by Kiss Goodbye to MS – a global community fundraising campaign dedicated to raising awareness and valuable funds for research into the prevention, better treatments and cures for MS. 

Outside of Nuzest HQ in Australia, we encouraged all of our global distributors to get on board and take part in raising awareness for MS. A number of our distributors took part in the challenge, encouraging their local community to get involved and fundraise. Nuzest New Zealand and Nuzest Europe made an amazing effort in fundraising and tracking their kilometers in The May 50K challenge.  

The Nuzest Round-Up

Charlotte Goodall, the Business Development Manager from MRSA kindly shared with us Nuzest’s summary of efforts in The May 50K. 

There are some amazing results to note – 

  • Nuzest, as a workplace collectively raised $12,549
  • Nuzest ranked #11 on the workplace board out of nearly 500 teams
  • Trevor Bolland (Nuzest Founder and CEO) clocked up 831km in the month of May

Nuzest’s annual participation in The May 50K helps towards accelerating research into prevention, better treatments and ultimately cure for multiple sclerosis. 

Earlier this year we announced that Nuzest is now the official nutrition partner of MS Research Australia. Having a direct link and importance to the founding purpose of Nuzest, we have been a strong supporter of MS Research Australia (MSRA) and their Kiss Goodbye to MS initiative since we began. 
With enough funding and support, researchers around the world endeavour to solve the mystery of MS and find not only the cause, but also the cure.⁠ Want to get involved? You can donate or fundraise with Kiss Goodbye to MS by clicking here.

Nuzest Is Now The Official Nutrition Partner For Kiss Goodbye to MS

: Alex Hamlin

Kiss Goodbye to MS is a global campaign dedicated to raising funds for research into the prevention, better treatments and cures for MS, as part of the worldwide efforts to improve the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) – the most commonly acquired neurological disease. The campaign is one about hope, that with


Kiss Goodbye to MS is a global campaign dedicated to raising funds for research into the prevention, better treatments and cures for MS, as part of the worldwide efforts to improve the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) – the most commonly acquired neurological disease. The campaign is one about hope, that with enough funding support, researchers around the world will solve the mysteries of MS and not only find the cause, but also the cures. Having a direct link and importance to the founding purpose of Nuzest we have long been a strong supporter of Kiss Goodbye to MS and this year we are excited to announce that Nuzest is now the official nutrition partner of Kiss Goodbye to MS.

As a company we are committed to enacting positive change on a local and global scale by giving back and being active with organisations that are accomplishing great things. Since being founded in 2004 Kiss Goodbye to MS has made significant funding available for MS researchers and world-leading research collaborations. This has led to game-changing breakthroughs in research, directly impacting and changing the face of MS clinical practice here in Australia.

In 2012, Kiss Goodbye to MS began as an awareness campaign to help raise the profile of MS. The response was overwhelming, so the following year Kiss Goodbye to MS evolved into a community fundraising campaign, becoming Australia’s first national campaign dedicated to raising funds for MS research only. Every year a significant percentage of Nuzest’s annual profits are donated to Kiss Goodbye to MS to support them in finding a cure for MS.

Kiss Goodbye to MS is one of the major charities Nuzest partners with each year. Our staff partake in the annual The May 50K event and enter as a team in the City2Surf to help raise funds for MS research; as well as providing support through direct donations, driving fundraising and contributing to their calendar events through volunteering staff, preparing catering,  donating products for goodie bags and raffle prizes.

In 2019, the global distribution network of Nuzest got involved in supporting The Great Wall of China expedition through Kiss Goodbye to MS. We ran regional competitions, raising awareness and donations, and sent winners from around the world to partake in this adventurous fundraising initiative.

Globally, Kiss Goodbye to MS has significantly contributed to big picture impacts in MS by dramatically increasing the funding dedicated to MS research in Australia.

Nuzest CEO and Founder, Trevor Bolland, explains the importance of supporting a foundation such as Kiss Goodbye to MS: “I know that any funds we raise for Kiss Goodbye to MS are put straight back into funding world-class research and clinical trials focused on alleviating symptoms and potentially reversing the damage the disease has already caused for those previously diagnosed with MS. Any contribution, big or small, means the team at Kiss Goodbye to MS are one step closer to the cure and that will be a truly remarkable moment.” Nuzest continues to campaign tirelessly to provide vital funding for MS research, as Trevor acknowledges that while knowledge, understanding and treatment options have come a long way, “breakthrough medications became available as a result of funding MS research and we remain hopeful that further research will find a cure.”

In 2020, Monique Bolland, daughter of Trevor and Co-Founder of Nuzest, became an official ambassador for Kiss Goodbye to MS. Through sharing her journey with MS, and inspiring the support of Australia, Monique will help Kiss Goodbye to MS to heighten awareness, accelerate fundraising and achieve the vision of improved prevention, better treatments and towards finding a cure for MS.

Want to get involved? You can donate and support Kiss Goodbye to MS or fundraise with Kiss Goodbye to MS in the global effort to solve and find a cure for MS – Click here for more information.

Nuzest Giving Back

: Stephanie Sarulidis

As often as we can, we get involved with organisations that are accomplishing great things and that are aligned with our company beliefs or are dear to the hearts of our staff. These are just a few of the organisations that we have been providing ongoing support to, in appreciation for what they give back


As often as we can, we get involved with organisations that are accomplishing great things and that are aligned with our company beliefs or are dear to the hearts of our staff. These are just a few of the organisations that we have been providing ongoing support to, in appreciation for what they give back to our society.

  • Kiss Goodbye to MS
  • Zambi Wildlife Retreat
  • John Maclean Foundation
  • Steve Waugh Foundation
MS Research Australia and Kiss Goodbye to MS

Having a direct link and importance to the founding purpose of Nuzest, we have been a strong supporter of MS Research Australia since its inception over 15 years ago.  MS Research Australia is the largest Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to funding, coordinating, educating and advocating for MS research as part of the worldwide effort to solve MS.
Click here to read the full article on Nuzest’s relationship with Kiss Goodbye to MS

Zambi Wildlife Retreat

Zambi Wildlife Retreat is a very unique animal welfare charity that provides a ‘resort style’ retirement retreat for animals that have retired from the circus, entertainment industry, zoo breeding programs and private ownership. While the organisation focuses on exotic animals (mainly big cats), they also offer shelter to domestic, farm and native wildlife needing a forever home. Managed by highly qualified staff and volunteers, Zambi Wildlife Retreat ensures the health, safety and dignity to the care of all their all animals.

While Zambi is not open for public walk-ins, the Nuzest team has had the amazing opportunity to spend some time and volunteer at the sanctuary, helping to build homes for the animals.

Nuzest donates annually to the cause as well as attends and supports fundraising events, where we supply products for auctions and raffles. We also deliver an enduring supply of products to the founders of Zambi, Donna and Tracy, who have both recovered from serious medical conditions, in order to help support their recovery and ongoing health and wellbeing.

John Maclean Foundation

The John Maclean Foundation (JMF) is the organisation founded by extraordinary athlete, philanthropist and human being, John Maclean. The JMF raises money to support minors that have special needs; motivating, inspiring and enabling Australian kids in wheelchairs to chase their dreams.

Nuzest supports John personally, by providing supplying him with Nuzest products to help support his health, sporting endeavours, recovery and endless remarkable physical accomplishments. We engage John for our corporate invents for his truly inspirational and motivational talks and donate to the JMF and the incredible work the foundation accomplishes.

Steve Waugh Foundation – The Captain’s Ride

The Steve Waugh Foundation was founded by renowned Australian international cricketer, Steve Waugh, supporting children and young adults (0-25yrs) with the rarest diseases. The foundation strives to be somewhere to turn for “no one should have to stand alone. Everyone needs a team,” Steve Waugh AO.

The charity works to give the children and young adults a better quality of life, offering support and the opportunity to connect with others through individual grants, respite camps and raising awareness.

Nuzest donates to the charity, understanding the importance of community and care when faced with complex medical conditions, and Nuzest CEO, Trevor Bolland participates in The Captain’s Ride; an internationally attended 6-day on road cycle Tour, bringing people from all walks of life leading, inspiring, supporting and guiding others.

Putting sustainability into practice: why we choose Pisane®

: Stephanie Sarulidis

As part of our commitment to our People, Planet and Products, we are continuously looking for ways to ensure that our products are manufactured with only the highest quality ingredients that are also kind to the environment. This is why we choose Pisane® as the only source of protein for our Nuzest range. Pisane® is


As part of our commitment to our People, Planet and Products, we are continuously looking for ways to ensure that our products are manufactured with only the highest quality ingredients that are also kind to the environment. This is why we choose Pisane® as the only source of protein for our Nuzest range.

Pisane® is a pea protein isolate produced by Belgian raw material suppliers, Cosucra. It is non-GMO and organically farmed for environmental reasons, sustainability and protection of the ecosystem. On top of this, Pisane® is our protein of choice as:

  • peas use less water and less land than other production methods of protein; both animal and plant-sourced.
  • peas are a sustainable crop, putting nitrogen back into the soil.
  • our peas are barged from the fields of Northern France across the border to Cosucra’s facility, reducing the carbon footprint.
  • no chemicals are used; it is a water-based isolation process.
  • all water used is purified and recycled.
  • all waste is used for either biofuel or animal feed.
  • there is less likelihood of contamination in a European facility than in many other parts of the world.

Outside of Pisane®, Cosucra and Nuzest share many similar company philosophies and practices that allow us to create better products and a more responsible industry together. We share a mutual respect for the environment, we practice responsible ethics, we function transparently, and both believe in the healing and beneficial powers of nature.

Where we are in our sustainability journey

: Eleanor Good

Nuzest is a small, family-owned and operated business, and we believe in a planet thriving on plant-based nutrition. We make premium nutritional supplements to support the health and wellbeing of the individual, our wider communities and aim to contribute to a healthy planet.  We have a genuine concern for the environment. It is the reason


Nuzest is a small, family-owned and operated business, and we believe in a planet thriving on plant-based nutrition. We make premium nutritional supplements to support the health and wellbeing of the individual, our wider communities and aim to contribute to a healthy planet. 

We have a genuine concern for the environment. It is the reason we are a plant based nutrition company and it is the reason we have chosen the supplier of our raw materials; a company that uses no chemicals in its isolation process, purifies and recycles the water it uses and turns all waste into biofuel and animal food. It even transports the peas into its facility in Belgium by barge to reduce its carbon footprint. Indeed, peas themselves are the most sustainable source of animal and vegetable protein. They use less land and less water whilst putting nitrogen back into the soil. By definition they are a sustainable crop. 

There are of course other basic eco-friendly initiatives at play in our office including actively recycling, a push to be paperless, and the use of recycled paper for notebooks and photocopying where required. We have chosen a 5-star energy rated building for our offices and installed energy efficient lighting.

There are many companies researching and attempting to develop sustainable packaging and we are actively following progress. However biodegradable plastics and paper still do not have the air and watertight integrity necessary for food protection and 24-month shelf stability. The most environmentally responsible packaging at this point is the HDPE plastic jars we currently use, purely because they are 100% recyclable. 

We are certain that eventually technology will have an answer and when that solution is available, we will take it up. In the interim we will continue to use the more sustainable and environmentally responsible solution being HDPE jars.

We are well down the path of looking at ways we can improve our environmental sustainability initiatives whilst also providing a product that meets the high standards we set ourselves in delivering a premium product to our customers.