Annabel's Natural Food Store - 15 Years Strong!

Sydney's 1st Organics Store Relaunches

November 2004: Husband and wife team John & Barbara Murray, will be celebrating 15 years as organics industry leaders on Monday 13 December when their business, Annabel's Natural Food Store unveils a new-look store to customers and industry.

Barbara & John are inviting anyone who is interested in organics or wants to know more about organic food and health to help them celebrate their 15 Year Anniversary & Relaunch on the famous Crows Nest eat street at 18 Willoughby Rd from 4.30pm - 6.30pm on Monday 13th December 2004.

Barbara Murray is reflective when looking at the changes in perception to organics. She comments, "As one of Australia's first certified organics retailers, we've watched the perception of organics move from being regarded as quirky and inaccessible to becoming a complete way of life for many people throughout Australia over the past 15 years."

Annabel's Natural Food Store caters for an entirely organic lifestyle; stocking farm fresh and certified organic fruit and vegetables as well as frozen organic meat. The store's organic health products range from skin care and vitamins to the more unusual items including baby care products, tampons and vaginal lubricant. Tongue scrapes, ear candles and sulphate-free toothpaste are also popular items. Annabel's is also a popular spot to enjoy a cup of organic Sacred Grounds coffee and a wholesome treat.

Loyal customers from the North Shore and throughout greater Sydney come especially to Annabel's to buy their organic products. "We are on a first name basis with many of our regulars. I think they appreciate our personal passion for organics as well as supporting a family owned and run store with an established and independent name" says John Murray.

In 1986 Barbara & John Murray moved to Sydney from Bathurst with their two daughters Annabel (now aged 29) and Genevieve (now aged 25) after John was diagnosed with cancer. Barbara operated a not-for-profit organic food co-op in Bathurst as the community found that sourcing organic produce was a challenge. Barbara & John established Annabel's in 1989. 15 years on Annabel's is one of Australia's most respected organic stores and John has overcome his health setbacks through a positive attitude, a healthy organic diet and pursuing his passions: family business and architecture.

Father / daughter architects, John and Genevieve, worked on the store's renovations together after a car accidently drove into the entrance of the store on the auspicious date of Friday 13th December 2002 which happened to be Annabel's 13th Anniversary!

The Murray Family invites you to celebrate 15 years as Organic Industry Leaders on Monday 13 December 2004 from 4.30pm - 6.30pm at 18 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest, Sydney.