The NuZee Story
NuZee was started after the devastating tsunami that hit Japan in March 2011. At the time, our mission was to provide pure, safe bottled drinking water from New Zealand (hence our name) to help in the recovery effort. What began as a humanitarian effort led to the establishment and launch of NuZee products worldwide. We have since evolved to become one of the premier coffee co-packing companies in the world where we partner with companies of all sizes to help them develop within the single serve and private label coffee category.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
As a company we have never forgotten our origin and strive to operate our business in the most sustainable ways possible. We believe single serve coffee is helping the coffee drinker do their part in responsible consumption. Brewing one cup at a time ensures fresh coffee and brewing only what you need. Why waste a pot when you can make a cup? We adhere to the following principles:
We create pristine products using only the cleanest, most natural, and healthy ingredients.
We use fully compostable Brew Bag filters, along with recyclable boxes. We are transitioning to fully recyclable film packaging for all our products.
We innovate within our production facilities through the use of renewable energy.
NuZee Certifications
NuZee is committed to providing coffee co-packing services that align to our environmentally friendly sustainability initiatives and meet the highest standards of food safety. Our efforts have been recognized with the following certifications:
The NuZee Leadership Team
Our team of diverse partners draws on a deep understanding of both the coffee and co-packing industries.
Masa Higashida
CEO & PRESIDENT
Mr. Higashida has served as the Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Company since October 2014, and as Chairman of the Board since April 2013. He previously also held the position of President of the Company from October 2014 until August 2017, and CFO from August 2014 until February 2019. Mr. Higashida previously founded multiple companies, including a Korea-based financial company and a Singapore-based investment company, and began his career in the financial industry in Nagoya, Japan.
Randy Weaver
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Weaver joins NuZee with more than 30 years of well-rounded manufacturing, distribution, and CPG experience with three prior terms as a public company CFO and demonstrated success rate in cash management, fund raising, building and mentoring staffs, structuring financing options, optimizing performance, growth, strategic planning and managing relationships.
Prior to joining NuZee, Mr. Weaver served as chief financial officer of Reinvention Unlimited, Inc., Before that, he held several key positions, including CFO of a publicly held CPG manufacturing and distribution company.
Mr. Weaver holds a bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Cal State University, Northridge, and a Master of Arts in Spiritual psychology from University of Santa Monica.