Top Food And Beverage Services Companies in Australia

The food and beverage services industry is a critical sector of the Australian economy, providing a wide range of services that cater to the needs of consumers. In 2022, the food and beverage services industry in Australia showcased remarkable resilience and growth, contributing $35 billion to the nation's GDP and employing more than 450,000 professionals. This article will explore the key statistics, factors contributing to growth, challenges, and future outlook of Australia's food and beverage services industry.

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GOODMAN FIELDER2,243 +65 6357 9850
cac@goodmanfielder.com.au

Goodman Fielder is a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. We manufacture, package, distribute, market and sell a wide range of food products including bread, milk, cheese, chicken, flour, cooking oils, spreads, baking ingredients, ice cream and snacks. We boast a diverse portfolio of consumer brands that people know and love; including Meadow Fresh, Vogel’s, Helga’s, Wonder White, Praise, White Wings, CSR Sugar, Pampas, Puhoi Valley, Crest, Edmonds, Meadow Lea, Molenberg, Irvines and many more. For generations, millions of consumers have turned to our well known brands to deliver essential food items to them every day. Our leading product offering is supported by efficient distribution networks that enables delivery to over tens of thousands of outlets every day including supermarkets, dairies, service stations, cafes and restaurants. From filling your pantry to lining your plate; our products cover every eating occasion. At Goodman Fielder…

HARRIS FARM MARKETS517 +61 1300 828 491
hello@harrisfarm.com.au

Since 1971 when David & Cathy Harris opened their first store in Villawood, weve believed in something greater than just selling fresh food. We’ve believed in nature itself. The land, the sea, the air, the elements. It’s a remarkable thing. It brings families together, supports communities, and gives farmers a means. It offers nutrients to our bodies, and joy to our taste buds. At Harris Farm Markets, we don’t just respect it, we’re driven by it. Our prices, our produce, our specials– all determined by nature. It enriches everyone and everything. Which is exactly why we’re doing our best to make it all it can be. From sustainable initiatives like Imperfect Picks, to showing love for local farmers and producers, we believe that all our actions can make a real, positive difference. And we believe that moving with nature isn’t just better for the environment. It’s better for our customers too. ‘Cos sometimes nature sees fit to provide us with a bounty of blueberries. And we think that’…

TEEG344 +61 2 9409 3600
enquiries@teeg.com

Positioned as one of the worlds largest Family Entertainment and Edutainment Centre groups with leading operations in the Asia Pacific region. TEEG operates across 7 countries with over 250 locations and growing. The group consists of the brands: Timezone, ZONE BOWLING, Kingpin, Timezone Play ‘N’ Learn and Timezone Air Jointly owned by Quadrant Private Equity and the Steinberg family. TEEG is looking to invest in the growing opportunity in the Leisure and Learning space throughout Australia and Asia. Quadrant Private Equity is one of the leading private equity firms with a track record of successful investments since its inception in 1996. Quadrant has extensive investment experience, having led 59 investments in the past 7 funds (with 51 exits) across a range of sectors including retail, healthcare, media, consumer foods, financial services and other sectors. Quadrant’s investors include leading Australian and global superannuation funds, investment funds, and sovereign wealth funds…

RETAIL FOOD GROUP419 +61 7 5591 3242
rfga@rfg.com.au

RFG is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Queensland. It is Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food franchise owner and a roaster and supplier of high-quality coffee products. The Company also operates in the dairy processing sector. For more information about RFG visit: www.rfg.com.au

STAMFORD HOTELS AND RESORTS278 +61 8 8461 1111
cho@stamford.com.au

As Australasia’s leading owner and operator of landmark luxury hotels, Stamford Hotels and Resorts has a proud history of providing excellence in service and products. We are always on the look out for experienced Hospitality stars & managers; from F&B, Operations Managers, Executive Assistant Managers through to General Managers. If you have the experience and skill sets necessary that could benefit our guests, we are always willing to hear from prospective candidates & applicants. See our current vacancies http://www.stamford.com.au/careers Or send your CV to hr@stamford.com.au with the location and role you are seeking. Please note we will ONLY be contacting candidates who are successful for an interview. **** Stamford Hotels and Resorts operates seven premium properties with nearly 2500 rooms, 2200 employees, and residential assets. The Stamford brand is positioned in the 4.5 and 5 star market segments with a unique portfolio of landmark premium and luxury hotels with near…

THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL347 +61 8 8165 5100
service.tfichina@thomasfoods.com

TFI is first and foremost a family business. Established in 1988 by Chris Thomas, TFI grew from small beginnings to become one of Australias largest family-owned food businesses, and is now led by his son, Darren Thomas. With teams in Australia, the US, China, Japan and Europe, the TFI brands and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat, seafood and fresh produce all over the world. As a family business, were driven by our strong values. Our commitment to providing the best customer service is only matched by our commitment to consistently high quality products. With strict hygiene and handling standards and a fierce belief in doing things the right way, we dont compromise on quality. But were also aware of our responsibility to the animals, people and communities that we work with. Safety, animal welfare, and sustainability are all a part of the fabric of the business, and are integrated into everything we do. Part of the secret behind our success is that wer…

MCNAB349 +61 7 3252 6407
hayley.urriola@mcnab.net.au

McNab is a people business as much as we are a construction business. And with 350 staff based across South East Queensland, we’ve built up an enviable reputation for delivering high quality, award winning developments for some of the best brands in Australia. First established in Toowoomba in 1996, McNab is now one of the largest private construction companies in Queensland. We’ve come a long way in our 25 years. Maintaining our ‘country’ values and staying true to ourselves has stood us in good stead over this time. We’ve kept our business model the same too; to find the absolute best people who hold the same values we do, so we can keep delivering new projects for Australia’s leading brands.

SUSHI SUSHI385 +61 3 8575 3888
customerfeedback@sushisushi.com.au

Sushi Sushi is Australia’s original and largest sushi franchise business, with over 150 stores across Australia and New Zealand. Inspired by a vision to bring sushi out of expensive restaurants and make it accessible to everyone, the first Sushi Sushi store opened in Box Hill in 1998. Since then the brand has continued to achieve consistent growth as Australia’s appetite for fresh, healthy, convenient food continues to grow, even with the introduction of a significant number of new-comers to the category. At Sushi Sushi we believe in endless evolution, in the Japanese spirit of ‘kaizen’; we know there is always an opportunity to improve, always a way to do things better. So we never sit still, we’re always looking for a chance to take our customer experience to the next level, to innovate our menus, and to inspire our teams. While Sushi Sushi is predominantly a direct-to-consumer retail business, with both franchised and company-owned stores, we’ve recently established a wholesale di…

BANK OF MELBOURNE709 +61 132266
hoax@bankofmelbourne.com.au

At Bank of Melbourne, we understand that everyone has the will. The will to be happy, to be there for the ones they love, to try something new. The will to get a place of their own or be their own boss. Sometimes what’s missing is the way. That’s where we come in. A city and state as progressive as ours deserves a bank that shares the same values. As your local bank, our team will work with you to find the way forward. We want to see your ambition – modest, medium or sky–high - become a reality. We do this through our dedication to customer service, by being small enough to get to know you so we can plan together, with our network of branches and our handy mobile banking app. We support our city’s progress through partnerships with iconic sporting venues like the MCG, and celebrate our food culture with events like Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. We’re investing in the arts with Collingwood Arts Precinct, where we’re helping create a new cultural destination for the city’s northe…

BULLA DAIRY FOODS331 +61 3 9931 7888
service@bulla.com.au

Bulla Dairy Foods is one of Australia’s oldest family owned dairy companies. At Bulla, the same three families have been making dairy products in country Australia for six generations and export them all over the world. We make dairy products with care, craftsmanship and passion, like weve been doing for over 100 years. We make Bulla Cream in batches, the way we did in 1910. All Bulla Ice Cream is still made with fresh milk delivered daily. We continue to hand cut our Cottage Cheese, and our Frozen Yoghurt is made with Bulla probiotic yoghurt and real fruit. Bulla is more than just a company - everyone who works here is part of the family.

WILEY170 +61 7 3859 8963
accounts@wiley.com.au

Wiley | The Project Delivery Company Learn about our Culture: http://www.wiley.com.au/culture At Wiley, we believe in making a difference and creating a better future. Wiley has been building things for people to work, manufacture, grow, learn and play in since 1918. We have evolved into an energetic and diverse project delivery company carrying out sophisticated projects for many industries including; Commercial, Education, Food, Health, Horticulture, Renewables, Water & Infrastructure. Our team works tirelessly to safely deliver successful projects and ensure our clients feel empowered, calm, confident, supported and in control. Led by our core values, our teams drive high performance and deliver innovative solutions across the globe. We maintain a livable and inclusive culture where our people can come to discover and realise the best possibilities for their business, their projects and themselves. Brisbane. Dunedin. Kuala Lumpur. Melbourne. Sydney.

SCALABRINI VILLAGE LTD276 +61 1800 722 522
admin@scalabrini.com.au

Since its formation in 1968, Scalabrini’s mission has remained steadfast in providing outstanding care for the elderly and those living with dementia. As a not-for-profit organisation, Scalabrini has always been able to put residents’ needs first. Because we aren’t driven by profit maximisation, we have been able to continuously invest back into the business. As a result, we sit above industry norms in many key service deliverables such as staffing ratios and staff expertise, the quality of our food, lifestyle choices, and physical properties. There are more important benchmarks we set for ourselves, namely the delivery of authentic care that respects the individual for who they are as a person. As our people flourish, so does Scalabrini. Sono Io (This is Me), Scalabrini’s approach to person-centered care, is bringing fresh thinking and challenging stereotypes. It gives people choice and control over daily routines and activities, and dignity and respect in all aspects of interact…

STODDART269 +61 1300 307 289
info@stoddart.com.au

Tom Stoddart Pty Ltd was founded in Queensland in 1959 and today, continues as a 100% Australian owned Stoddart family business. The business has a 25,000m2 manufacturing and distribution facility in Brisbane as well as warehouses and offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Stoddart provide solutions to businesses throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region. We manufacture architectural metalwork products, stainless steel plumbing fixtures and heated & refrigerated equipment for the food service industry. Stoddart also import and distribute food-service equipment from premium international manufacturers to compliment the range of products manufactured in house. Our strong team of over 450 employees, our high degree of technology & our vast experience in metal fabrication positions us as leaders in producing innovative solutions as well as premium quality products and services.

CRAVEABLE BRANDS.2,772 +61 8 9240 9777
careers@craveablebrands.com

We are a Franchisor that owns three iconic Australian food brands: Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat. Our team of industry experts support over 400 small business owners, operating 580 restaurants that employ a work force of 12,500 people who serve over 1 million customers per week. Craveable Brands brings together a team of agile, ambitious and forward-thinking industry specific experts to support its national and international franchised restaurant network. The Craveable teams’ extensive expertise focuses on areas including restaurant operations, human resources & industrial relations, learning & development, IT & technology, sales & marketing, store design & construction, supply chain & food innovation and leadership. It’s the collective focus on people and food that empowers Craveable Brands to strive for excellence for its employees, franchise partners, restaurant teams, suppliers and consumers alike. Together we make a difference.

ACTION WORKFORCE277 +61 8 8943 0644
adminqld@actionworkforce.com.au

Action Workforce, a prominent labour hire provider, is the founding company established in 1968 within the Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH). Today, Action Workforce is a trusted and respected partner to the industrial sector with a strong presence in the warehouse, logistics, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and trades industries across Australia.

LUNA PARK SYDNEY289 +61 2 9033 7694
harbourparty@lunaparksydney.com

Luna Park Sydney is a world-class entertainment precinct which comprises of a four rollercoaster Amusement Park and 13 corporate event spaces including Amphora, a premium Wine Bar and Big Top,a 3,000-seat auditorium. Built in 1935, Luna Park is Sydney’s oldest and most iconic Amusement Park and since 2010 has been listed on the NSW State heritage register. The Luna Park Site is managed by the Luna Park Reserve Trust and since 2004, Luna Park Sydney PtyLtd has held a 40-year operating lease. In January 2021, the Park closed temporarily to install 9 new rides making it one of the biggest Amusement Park upgrades in the world. Of course, the rides are the main attraction but there is so much more to be enjoyed including; Sideshow games, classic theme park food (fairy floss), entertainment from the Showtime team and special events such as Halloscream.

THE BIG GROUP164 +61 3 8416 9700
concierge@thebiggroup.com.au

The Big Group is a premier global event and hospitality company dedicated to crafting bespoke experiences that leave lasting impressions. With over 25 years of expertise in the industry, we have earned a reputation for our exceptional catering services, state-of-the-art event spaces, and cutting-edge event planning strategies. Our versatility and commitment to excellence make us the preferred choice for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. We aim to deliver unforgettable destinations, unparalleled hospitality, and imaginative experiences for every occasion. This dedication has led us to establish strong partnerships with clients and collaborators worldwide. Our portfolio of elegant event spaces includes Luminare, The Ormond Collective and The Glasshouse, each providing a unique backdrop for unforgettable experiences. Innovation, collaboration, and exceptional service form the cornerstone of our approach to hospitality. As the Australian Financial…

PET CIRCLE329 +61 132663
sales@petcircle.com.au

Since we were founded in 2011, Pet Circle’s aim has been simple; to provide our community of loving pet parents with all of their pet needs, from the comfort of their own homes. We are a true specialist for everything ‘pet’ because we believe pets deserve better. Fast forward ten years and today we support over 700,000 loyal customers with a better range, better price and better experience. Our team is over 600 employees and we are a fast-growing leader in the Australian eCommerce space. Were also incredibly proud to be Australia’s largest online pet retailer.

OZHARVEST245 +61 1300 363 992
info@ozharvest.org

OzHarvest is the first perishable food rescue organisation in Australia that collects quality excess food from more than 2,000 commercial outlets and delivers it, direct and free of charge, to more than 900 charities across the country. We provide much needed assistance to vulnerable men, women and children across Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth as well as regional areas through our OzHarvest Food App. OzHarvest is the only food rescue organisation in Australia collecting surplus food from all types of food providers including fruit and vegetable markets, supermarkets, hotels, wholesalers, farmers, stadiums, corporate events, catering companies, shopping centres, delis, cafes, restaurants, film and TV shoots and boardrooms. OzHarvest was founded in November 2004 by Ronni Kahn, who was named Australia’s Local Hero of the Year in 2010 and appointed as an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the 2019 Australia Day…

NCI PACKAGING170 +61 1800 289 624
enquiries@ncipackaging.com

As your product partner we understand that the appearance of your packaging is your most powerful sales tool. We understand that the appearance of your product is vital, which is why we have invested in high quality end to end decoration technologies for both metal and plastic: from multi-colour lithographic printing directly onto tinplate to in-mould labelling for injection moulded plastic containers. From its origins as a specialist manufacturer of cans, NCI has evolved to become a key product partner to many of the regions leading paint, food and aerosol brands. Our broad geographic reach enables us to service customers across the region which means you can get what you need when you need it, close to home. As the most innovative packaging company in the Asia Pacific region, supplying both metal and plastic, NCI is well placed to meet the packaging needs of the Paint, Food, Aerosols, Building & Construction, and Chemical & Petroleum industries.

Top Food And Beverage Services Companies in Australia

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government Initiatives

The Australian government has introduced several initiatives to support the growth of the food and beverage services industry. These initiatives include tax incentives, funding programs, and industry-specific regulations that support innovation and investment in the sector.

Tourism

The growth of tourism in Australia has also contributed significantly to the success of the food and beverage services industry. With increasing numbers of domestic and international visitors, there is a growing demand for food and beverage services in various settings such as restaurants, cafes, and hotels.

Changing Consumer Preferences

In recent years, there has been a shift in consumer preferences toward healthier food options, leading to an increase in demand for organic, vegan, and gluten-free foods. This has led to the development of new food and beverage products and services to meet the changing needs of consumers.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

Australia's food and beverage services industry has experienced consistent growth in recent years, with the industry's revenue increasing by 2.8% from the previous year. In comparison to previous years, the industry has maintained steady growth, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7% over the past five years.

Key Trends

Technological Disruptions

Australia's food and beverage services industry is experiencing significant technological disruptions, with digital technologies playing an increasingly important role in various aspects of the sector. Online ordering, delivery services, and mobile applications are some examples of technologies transforming the industry.

Sustainability

There is an increasing focus on sustainability in Australia's food and beverage services industry. Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, and there is a growing demand for sustainable products and practices. Companies that adopt sustainable practices will likely succeed in the long term.

Challenges

Cost Pressures

The food and beverage services industry in Australia faces significant cost pressures, including increasing labor costs, rising food prices, and the need to invest in new technologies. These cost pressures can affect the profitability of companies in the industry.

Skills Shortages

Australia's food and beverage services industry also faces a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in areas such as cooking, hospitality management, and customer service. This can impact the quality of services provided and limit growth potential.

In addition, rising labor costs, driven by minimum wage increases and a shortage of skilled workers, will pressure margins and force companies to find new efficiencies. This may involve adopting new technologies, streamlining processes, and finding new ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Future Outlook

The future outlook for Australia's food and beverage services industry is positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years. The industry will likely benefit from ongoing government initiatives, continued tourism growth, and changing consumer preferences. Technological disruptions are also expected to transform the industry, with digital technologies increasingly important in various aspects of the sector.

However, the industry will also continue to face challenges such as cost pressures and skills shortages. With continued economic growth, rising consumer demand, and a focus on sustainability and technology, the industry is well-positioned for success in the years ahead. Companies that can navigate the challenges and embrace new opportunities will be poised for growth and profitability in this dynamic and exciting sector. Companies that can address these challenges through innovative solutions and focusing on sustainability will likely be successful in the coming years.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Australia's food and beverage services industry is a critical sector of the economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. Government initiatives, tourism, and changing consumer preferences drive growth and success in the industry, with technological disruptions and sustainability also emerging as key trends. While cost pressures and skills shortages remain significant challenges, the future outlook for the industry is positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years.

To remain competitive and successful, food and beverage industry companies must embrace new technologies, adopt sustainable practices, and focus on delivering high-quality products and services. They must also prioritize employee training and development to address the skills shortage and ensure the industry has a skilled workforce to meet future demands.

Overall, Australia's food and beverage services industry is an exciting and dynamic sector with numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. With the right strategies and investments, companies can position themselves for success in the years ahead.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 10 May 2023