Indigenous-owned and female-led food innovators Cooee Cookies has announced a landmark distribution partnership with Health Food Symmetry, creator of PhytoBiome, the world’s first sugarcane-derived, whole-plant prebiotic.
Under the agreement, Cooee Cookies will create a new range of its cookies integrating the PhytoBiome product, enabling consumers to access better gut health nutrition through everyday snacking.
Functional snacking with purpose
All Cooee Cookies products are free from gluten, dairy, nuts, soy and eggs, offering inclusive options for people with allergies and dietary sensitivities.
“With the addition of PhytoBiome,” said Founder and CEO of Health Food Symmetry, Gordon Edwards, “each cookie will now deliver clinically proven support for gut health, immune strength and metabolic balance, transforming a simple snack into a functional food with genuine health benefits.”
Derived from whole sugarcane, PhytoBiome is said to retain the plant’s natural structure and phytonutrients, promoting microbiome diversity, improved nutrient absorption and balanced blood-glucose levels while reducing oxidative and inflammatory stress. It represents a scientific breakthrough in creating food that supports long-term digestive and metabolic wellbeing.
Cooee Cookies also incorporate powerful Australian native botanicals including Kakadu plum, wattleseed, lemon myrtle and finger lime.
“These native ingredients are recognised for their high antioxidant content and therapeutic potential, contributing to immune support, digestive balance and overall vitality,” Mr Edwards said.
Advancing health equity through nutrition
Cooee Cookies and Health Food Symmetry are committed to delivering PhytoBiome-enhanced foods to Indigenous communities, disadvantaged groups and individuals experiencing nutritional or social vulnerability, helping ensure better daily nutrition for all.
“At Cooee Cookies, our mission is to provide foods that are inclusive, accessible and meaningful,” said Cooee Cookies founder and CEO, Terri-Ann (Tezzi) Daniel.
“By partnering with Health Food Symmetry, we’re continuing to evolve our allergy-free snacks with the added benefits of improved gut and metabolic health without compromising on taste or culture.” Cooee Cookies has a growing national retail and corporate network that will be utilised to roll out the new range once developed. The partnership will also aim to introduce the products into rural indigenous communities across Australia where there is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic health concerns.
