If you were a loyal Modere customer wondering where to buy your favourite products in New Zealand — the answer is right here. Modere is not gone. The products you love are permanently available, now powered by Shaklee.
On 23 May 2025, Shaklee Corporation announced the acquisition of substantially all of Modere’s business — including the trademarks, patents, formulas, and manufacturing rights for the entire Modere product portfolio. This includes Liquid BioCell® Collagen, Trim, Burn, Sculpt, Curb, and every other product in the Modere range.
Shaklee also secured an exclusive licence from BioCell Technology to produce Liquid BioCell Collagen going forward — meaning the same science-backed formulas, the same ingredients, the same results. Just powered by one of the world’s most trusted wellness brands.
As an official Shaklee New Zealand Ambassador, we carry the full range right here — shipped from Auckland, with 15% member pricing and a 100% money-back guarantee.
The Modere Story: From Neways to a Global Clean Living Icon
To understand why this acquisition matters, you need to understand where Modere came from.
It began as Neways International, founded in the United States in 1987. Neways was a pioneer in the clean living movement — at a time when no one else was talking about toxic ingredients in household and personal care products, Neways was formulating without them. No sodium lauryl sulfate. No parabens. No phthalates. No harmful preservatives. This was genuinely radical in the late 1980s.
Neways built a passionate global community of customers who cared deeply about what went on and in their bodies. The brand grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, with a strong following across New Zealand and Australia.
In 2013, Neways rebranded as Modere — a name representing “modern, clean living.” The rebrand brought a sleeker identity and an expanded product range, but the founding principles remained intact: science-backed formulas, clean ingredients, no harmful chemicals, sustainability at the core.
The jewel in the Modere crown was Liquid BioCell — a patented, clinically studied liquid collagen technology that became one of the best-selling collagen supplements in the world. Backed by over 7 patents and multiple peer-reviewed published studies, Liquid BioCell set a new standard for what a collagen supplement could be.
What Happened to Modere?
In early 2025, Modere faced significant financial and operational challenges and began winding down its independent operations. For the hundreds of thousands of loyal customers across New Zealand, Australia and beyond, this raised an urgent question: what happens to the products?
The answer came on 23 May 2025, when Shaklee — one of the oldest and most respected wellness companies in the world, founded in 1956 — announced it had acquired Modere’s business in its entirety.
In the words of Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee:
“We are excited to integrate Modere New Zealand’s products into the Shaklee portfolio — and to open the door to future operations in the region.”
The acquisition includes all Modere trademarks, patents, formulas, manufacturing and testing equipment, and existing inventory. Shaklee has also secured an exclusive licence from BioCell Technology for Liquid BioCell Collagen, ensuring the product continues to be produced with the same patented matrix it has always used.
Two Trusted Brands. One Stronger Future.
Shaklee and Modere are, at their core, the same kind of company. Both built around science. Both committed to clean, non-toxic products. Both with decades of loyal customers and an unwavering belief that what you put in and on your body matters.
Together, the combined offering is extraordinary:
- 70+ years of Shaklee science — the Landmark Study, 350+ quality tests per product, EWG Verified personal care, the world’s first Climate Neutral certified company
- 30+ years of Modere clean living — the Neways legacy of toxin-free formulation, now under the world’s most rigorous quality testing regime
- Liquid BioCell exclusively through Shaklee — the only place in the world you can now purchase the original, patented BioCell collagen formula
- Production continuity guaranteed — manufacturing continues with minimal interruption, supply is secure
Modere Products Now Available in New Zealand
The full Modere product range is available right now through our New Zealand store — shipped from Auckland, no overseas freight, no customs surprises.
Liquid BioCell Collagen
The flagship Modere product. A multi-patented, clinically studied collagen matrix combining Type II collagen, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate in a bioavailable liquid form. Backed by published peer-reviewed research. Now exclusively available through Shaklee.
- Liquid BioCell PURE NZ — $118.40 — zero-sugar, joint and skin support
- Liquid BioCell LIFE NZ — $118.40 — collagen + 13 superfoods for whole-body wellness
- Liquid BioCell SKIN NZ — $124.95 — beauty collagen with ceramides and biotin
- 2-Pack bundles from $225 — save on your regular supply
Modere Shape, Sculpt, Burn & Curb
The weight management range that built Modere’s reputation — powered by BioCell Collagen and CLA. Now available in New Zealand through our store.
CellProof Skincare
Modere’s clean beauty skincare range — serums, moisturisers, cleansers and body care formulated without harmful ingredients and powered by BioCell Collagen technology.
Axis TreBiotic, PhytoGreens, PhytoReds & More
The full Modere nutrition and supplement range — gut health, greens, minerals, immune support and more — all available now.
Browse the full Modere range available in NZ →
What Does This Mean for Former Modere Customers?
If you were a Modere customer, here’s what you need to know:
- Your products are still available — the same formulas, the same ingredients, now manufactured under Shaklee’s quality standards
- Liquid BioCell is exclusively through Shaklee — there is no other legitimate source for the original BioCell Collagen formula
- Ships from Auckland — fast NZ-wide delivery, no overseas shipping
- 15% off with a free member account — the same kind of loyalty pricing Modere customers were used to
- 100% money-back guarantee — even on fully used products, no questions asked
The Neways Legacy Lives On
For those who remember Neways — the pioneering clean living company that started it all back in 1987 — there is something deeply satisfying about where this story has arrived.
Neways built a community of people who refused to accept that personal care and household products had to contain harmful chemicals. That community became Modere. And now, Modere has joined Shaklee — a company that has held exactly the same values since 1956, long before “clean” was a marketing trend.
The Neways idea that you deserve products that are safe, proven and effective has not been lost. It has found a permanent, well-resourced home in Shaklee — a publicly committed, science-backed company that has stood behind the same principles for nearly 70 years.
Two trusted brands. One stronger future. And the products you love — right here in New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modere gone?
Modere as an independent company has wound down, but all Modere products continue to be produced and sold through Shaklee, which acquired the full Modere business in May 2025 including all trademarks, patents and formulas.
Where can I buy Modere products in New Zealand?
Through Shop Shaklee NZ — we carry the full Modere product range, shipped from our Auckland warehouse. Browse here →
Is Liquid BioCell still available?
Yes — Shaklee has secured an exclusive licence from BioCell Technology for Liquid BioCell Collagen. It is now only available through Shaklee. The formula, ingredients and patents are unchanged.
What was Modere called before?
Modere was originally founded as Neways International in 1987 and rebranded to Modere in 2013. Neways was a pioneer in the clean, non-toxic personal care movement.
Are the formulas the same as when it was Modere?
Yes. Shaklee acquired the formulas, patents and manufacturing rights in full. The products are the same formulas you have always used, now manufactured under Shaklee’s quality standards — which are among the most rigorous in the industry.
