History

2018 - 2024

One evening over wine in late 2018, three vegans - a Brit (Dave), a Kiwi (Laura) and a Yank (Paige) - discussed the challenges of navigating a plant-based diet in the beginning. We all agreed that it wasn’t exactly a vegan piece of a cake and the transition would’ve been a lot easier with a guide or some beginner’s recipes.

From these discussions, Plant Basics was formed to help others

interested in a plant-based lifestyle.

Early 2024

Plant Basics name and trademark was acquired by a US company looking to expand into Australasia. So in March 2024, we farewelled Plant Basics for good with the idea of taking a break....but that didn't exactly happen.... fueled by our amazing customers support and love for the chia mixes, we embarked on a rebrand to Good Puddings focused on the top-selling products from Plant Basics range - the Chia Pudding Mixes.

🌟Good Puddings launched in September 2024 focused on providing the highest quality Chia Pudding Mixes that cater to all preferences.

The Why Behind Good Puddings

I kept seeing chia puddings in cafés that were grey, bland, and totally reliant on fruit or yoghurt to taste like anything. People would say, “you should eat chia pudding — it's good for you,” but I couldn't get excited about the dull, gloopy stuff I kept being served. I figured there had to be a better way.

So I started experimenting — mixing in real fruit powders, organic chia seeds, and the right balance of ingredients to make chia pudding that’s actually crave-worthy. That’s how Good Puddings was born: bold flavours, super reliable, and no extra fuss.

GP is run from our base in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Leon & Laura Davis