Locako

Australia’s Market-Leading Keto & Low-Carb Brand

Locako is a health food brand that offers a range of keto-friendly products such as collagen powders, nut butters, and MCT oil. They prioritise the use of natural, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients to support a healthy lifestyle. Their products are designed to provide a convenient and delicious way for those following a keto or low-carb diet to maintain optimal nutrition and energy levels. The brand also focuses on transparency, ensuring that their products are free from artificial additives, gluten, and GMOs. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Locako aims to help people achieve their health goals while also supporting ethical and eco-friendly practices.

What do they make?

Locako is a health food brand that specialises in keto-friendly products. They make a variety of products, including Collagen, MCT Oil, Protein Bars, Cookies, and Sweeteners, all designed to support a ketogenic diet. Their products are made with natural, high-quality ingredients, free from artificial preservatives, flavors, and colors. 

What makes Locako stand out?

They are known for their great flavours and innovative products that challenge the status quo. They have rapidly grown into a trusted brand with a strong consumer base. Their Collagen is pasture raised and sourced from cows that have grown up with grass and are free to roam, and their MCT oil powder is extracted through distillation without any chemicals or solvents.

How did the Locako brand start?

Mum-of-two Ally Mellor founded the company in 2017 with a promise to never use anything but the cleanest, healthiest ingredients, no matter how far away she had to go to get them. The idea for Locako came about when Ally went on a trip to the US and uncovered all the options for the low-carb keto diet she was on, due to personal health issues. Unlike in her native Australia, she noted that these American options primarily featured collagen. Ally returned to Sydney determined to start a business centred around the keto diet, and started selling her first home-made, collagen products at markets on the Bondi beach. It wasn’t until the coronavirus pandemic hit, however, that some of her products really took off. Namely the collagen bars, which propelled Ally’s little start-up business to grow to a $1 million turnover. Woolworths (remember them!) Australia soon came calling after, and it wasn’t long before Ally was back in her kitchen creating two new collagen snack bars to line their shop shelves with. Since then the brand has grown exponentially, and Locako has now also embraced the health & beauty market with a range of ‘inner beauty’ bites.

Who is Locako’s target audience?

Their products are ideal for those following a low-carb diet, or those who live a true keto lifestyle. They also maintain a broader appeal to everyone wanting a healthy and low-sugar snack alternative.