DRIVEN BY PASSION & INNOVATION
From a single family storefront in Victoria, Australia to leading large-scale value-added meat co-packing programs across North America.
A Sausage Shop With Big Ambitions
Farm Foods Australia began in a small shop in Birregurra, Victoria, 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 expanding 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.
Direct Australian Supply Integrity
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, the 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 Core Values
Six central tenets guide our operations, formulation standards, and customer account partnerships every day.
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 craftsmanship, 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 committed 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.
Key Corporate Milestones
A summary of the journey, livestock assets, and manufacturing expansions that have shaped Farm Foods.
Brooklyn Processing Facility Launch
Kerr Brothers begin processing livestock at Brooklyn in Western Melbourne (now JBS Swift).
Colac Livestock Processing Expansion
Kerr Brothers begin processing livestock at Colac in Western Victoria (now Australian Lamb Company).
Birregurra Storefront Opening
Farm Foods opens in Birregurra, Western Victoria, selling fresh handmade sausages, wine, and cheese to consumers.
Queenscliff Storefront Expansion
Farm Foods opens a second retail storefront in Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.
First Steps in Wholesale Distribution
Farm Foods opens stores in Hamilton and Torquay. We begin processing and packaging in Colac, Victoria, taking our first steps in wholesale distribution of "retail ready" packaged products.
Geelong Facility Move
To accommodate surging wholesale demand, we move to a new, larger production facility in Cowie Street, North Geelong.
Supermarkets Retail Ready Focus
The retail stores are gradually sold, and the operators are licensed to use the Farm Foods name. This allows us to focus entirely on producing "retail ready" products for supermarkets.
Breakwater Facility Commissioned
A new production facility is commissioned in Boundary Road, Breakwater increasing production capacity.
Leather Street Site Opened
Continuing to grow, Farm Foods moves to our first purpose-built manufacturing site at 60 Leather Street, Geelong.
Alternative Protein Development
Farm Foods begins development of Plant Based protein alternatives, preparing for new flexitarian product offerings.
First Non-Family CEO Appointed
We appoint our first non-family member CEO to continue to drive the business forward with global corporate practices.
COVID-19 Stability Measures
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.
Food Delivery Adaptations
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.
Workforce Expansion
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.
Re-establishing the Growth Trajectory
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.
10,000 sqm Dual-Site Facilities
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.