Organic Sector

We lend to projects in sustainable agriculture (including organic, biodynamic and permaculture systems for farming and horticulture) as well as wholesalers and retailers of organic, chemical-free and non-allergenic products,

Since our establishment in 1983 Prometheus has been lending to the organic sector and is pleased to see it expanding and gaining more widespread acceptance, as it both builds its export markets and increases its penetration into our own supermarkets.  

Gourmet Organic Supplies

Organic and gourmet produce supplier, Epicurean Supplies Ltd, has been a long-standing Prometheus client. They approached us again in early 2008 for finance to expand and upgrade the existing produce preparation, grading and packing facilities. more »

Awhitu Organics

One of the early movers in the organic sector in New Zealand, Awhitu was established in 1981. From its starting point of supplying organic garlic to the Auckland market more »

Lyttel Piko

For some years Piko Wholefoods in Christchurch had been exploring the idea of establishing a subsidiary elsewhere in Christchurch. more »

Ceres Organics

Ceres Enterprises Ltd is one of the two largest wholesale organic distributors in New Zealand as well as being one of our longest standing customers. more »

Piko Wholefoods Co-operative

Piko is a ‘not-for-profit-only’ retail business wholly owned by a charitable trust, the Te Whanau Trust. It was established in Christchurch in 1979. more »

Green Grocer Organics Limited

This organic green grocer opened in September 2002 in Kumeu, north-west of Auckland. It is owned and operated by Jayne McCall and her husband Ian McCarroll. more »

Orapiu Grove Farm Partnership

Orapiu Grove is a farm partnership established in the early 1990’s on Waiheke Island. The group of eight people who formed the partnership and bought the land were attracted by the large pockets of regenerating native bush on the 120 acre property. more »