DRIVEN BY PASSION & INNOVATION

OUR STORY

Farm Foods Australia began in a small shop in Victoria, Australia, selling fresh handmade sausages and locally sourced wine, cheese, and condiments. From these humble beginnings, our journey has been one of continuous growth and innovation.

Expanding beyond our initial storefront, Farm Foods Australia ventured into wholesale operations, serving both independent and chain supermarkets across Australia. As demand surged, we continued to invest in state-of-the-art processing facilities, and larger production sites to accommodate our expanding operations and growth.

Now in our 4th Purpose built site, we are about to expand again, increasing our floor space to accommodate our export plans, which includes new dicing facilities and expansion into cutting bone in products of goat, lamb and mutton.

Driven by a commitment to quality and remaining adaptable, we have continued to develop our product formats, processes and packsizes. As such we now have now multiple product offerings to meet our customers expanding needs. Specializing in exceeding our customers expectation via strong product innovations and quality has an remained our goal.

At Farm Foods USA Inc, our ethos revolves around providing a direct source of supply from our GFSI certified Australian manufacturing sites. We take pride in our craft, ensuring that every product under the Farm Foods name meets the highest standards of quality and taste. Our dedication to superior service extends to every aspect of our business, from our valued partnerships with leading retailers domestically to our expanding presence in both Japan and USA and other international markets.

As we embark on new ventures in the B2B bulk market and food service sector, we remain steadfast in our commitment to reliability and sustainability. These endeavours not only strengthen our global partnerships but also uphold our core values of freshness, quality, and unwavering customer satisfaction.

OUR VALUES

  • QUALITY

    What we do, we do well
    We expect quality from our team, our suppliers and only through producing quality products will our customers and consumers see value in our offer.

  • TEAM

    We are both a family and a team
    We accept and embrace responsibility and accountability on all levels. We are honest, trusting & respect each other.

  • INNOVATION

    We value craftmanship, new ideas are encouraged, we desire to be bold
    New ideas are encouraged, we desire to be bold with flavours, textures, nutrition, styles and taste. We act with spirit, passion and ambition.

  • PASSION

    We value being a good company to work with and for
    We have strong agricultural roots and are proud of our Australian heritage, we have courage to be our best and do the right thing.

  • CUSTOMERS

    We are commited to our customers
    We are genuinely interested in meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations. We understand, we listen and we follow through.

  • ADAPTABILITY

    We like to move fast and work as a team to embrace challenges
    We value leadership, and collaborate when uncertainty appears or challenges us, approaching situations with an open mind.

OUR HISTORY

  • 1996

    Kerr Brothers begin processing livestock at Brooklyn in Western Melbourne (now JBS Swift).

  • 1999

    Kerr Brothers begin processing livestock at Colac in Western Victoria (now Australian Lamb Company).

  • 2003

    Farm Foods opens in Birregurra, Western Victoria, selling meat wine and cheese to consumers.

  • 2004

    Farm Foods open a store in Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.

  • 2005

    Farm Foods opens stores in Hamilton in Western Victoria and Torquay near Geelong. We begin processing and packaging in Colac, Western Victoria. We take our first steps in wholesale distribution of “retail ready” packaged products.

  • 2006

    We move to a new larger production facility in Cowie Street, North Geelong.

  • 2007

    The retail stores are gradually sold, and the operators are licenced use the Farm Foods name. This allows us to focus on producing “retail ready” products for supermarkets.

  • 2009

    A new production facility is commissioned in Boundary Road, Breakwater increasing production capacity.

  • 2013

    Continuing to grow, Farm Foods would soon move to our first purpose built manufacturing site at 60 Leather Street.

  • 2017

    Farm Foods begin development of Plant Based protein alternatives.

  • 2018

    We appoint our first non-family member CEO to continue to drive the business forward.

  • 2020

    During the COVID-19 pandemic we prioritised stability and resilience. Amid supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainties, securing long-term contracts was our focus for continuity.

  • 2021

    Despite industry struggles, we capitalised on growth opportunities, particularly in food delivery. Government support and accelerated digital transformation helped us adapt to changing consumer behaviours.

  • 2022

    Throughout the hardships brought by COVID-19, our company thrived by securing long-term contracts and converting casual employees to full-time staff. This strategy enabled us to grow our workforce to a robust 147 employees.

  • 2023

    After navigating the challenges of the Covid epidemic, our diligence paid off, enabling us to get back on track and continue our growth trajectory. Our unwavering focus on success and expansion propelled us forward, ensuring sustained progress and achievement.

  • 2024

    We have expanded our operations, adding in two sites, bringing our total space to 10,000 square meters, positioning us for continued growth in 2025.