Highlights

  • Coles has placed an initial order for Fiji Kava® FZZR™, described as the first flavoured kava product in Australian supermarkets.
  • FZZR will be ranged in 583 Coles stores, about 66% of the network, from the week of 12 October 2026.
  • Sales of the existing range rose 33% at Woolworths and 27% at Coles in the September 2026 quarter.
  • Australian Retail contributed 45% of Q4 FY26 revenue, making it the group's largest channel.

The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX:CCO) has announced that Coles has placed an initial order for Fiji Kava® FZZR™. The rollout to Coles stores is expected from the week commencing 12 October 2026, in line with the previously announced October launch timing.

FZZR Launch at Coles

The launch product is a Piña Colada flavour sold in a 10-pack, described as the first flavoured kava product ranged in Australian supermarkets. FZZR will be available in 583 Coles stores nationally, about 66% of the Coles network.

FZZR is a listed complementary medicine on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Founder and CEO Zane Yoshida said, "We are delighted that Coles has placed its first order for Fiji Kava® FZZR™."

Wider Supermarket Distribution

Distribution of the existing Fiji Kava range has also grown. The 150g product is now in 837 Coles stores, or 94%, and the 50g product is in 788 Coles stores, or 89%. At Woolworths, the 50g product is ranged in 1,006 stores, about 90% of the network.

Coles scan data shows Fiji Kava 50g ranked number one in the national Stress category by value.

Sales Momentum in Australian Retail

Excluding FZZR, sales of the existing range rose 33% at Woolworths and 27% at Coles in the September 2026 quarter compared with the June 2026 quarter. Woolworths sales have increased every quarter since launch, and September 2026 was the best month to date.

Australian Retail became the group's largest channel, contributing 45% of Q4 FY26 revenue, with channel Revenue up 30% in FY26. Yoshida said management is confident "kava is moving further into mainstream Australian wellness."

Key Takeaways

  • Coles has ordered Fiji Kava FZZR for rollout across 583 stores.
  • FZZR is described as the first flavoured kava product in Australian supermarkets.
  • Existing range sales grew strongly at both Woolworths and Coles in the September quarter.
  • Australian Retail is now The Calmer Co.'s largest sales channel.