Hemp Oz

Hemp Oz is an Australian-owned and operated functional health foods and wellness brand specializing in hemp-infused beverages, fermented drinks, and nutritional products. Founded by John Leith, the company originated from a homebrew kombucha operation and has grown into a globally award-winning brand with a focus on natural, science-backed health solutions. The brand's founding story is rooted in the management of Type 2 Diabetes through functional nutrition, with its flagship Hemp Kombucha product reportedly demonstrating blood sugar-lowering effects in early-stage clinical trials and featured on the television program Medicine and Myth.

The company's product range capitalizes on the 2017 legalization of hemp in Australia, incorporating hemp oil and hemp-derived ingredients across a portfolio of beverages and consumables. Core offerings include Hemp Kombucha, which contains 39 billion live probiotics per serving, Sparkling Hemp-Infused Spring Water, Hemp Seeds, Hemp Protein Powder, Hemp Oil, and a range of functional herbal teas. The kombucha products are formulated as live-culture beverages — unpasteurized and raw — distinguishing them from shelf-stable kombucha brands that lack active probiotic content.

Hemp Oz sources local organic ingredients and positions its entire product line around all-natural, additive-free formulations. The Sparkling Hemp-Infused Spring Water, for example, is sourced from naturally flowing Australian springs, contains zero calories, and uses no artificial flavors or sweeteners. The company employs an in-house microbiologist to oversee the scientific integrity of its fermented products and to educate consumers on the gut health benefits of live-culture beverages.

Products are distributed nationally across Australia through a network of distributors and stockists, making them accessible to health-conscious consumers throughout the country. The brand targets individuals seeking natural alternatives to conventional treatments, particularly those interested in gut health, blood sugar regulation, and hemp-based nutrition. Hemp Oz combines functional food science with a consumer-friendly, approachable brand personality, emphasizing both performance benefits and everyday enjoyment.