Goodman Fielder
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food production and distribution |
| Predecessor | Allied Mills Ltd, Goodman Group Ltd |
| Founded | 1986 (merger) |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, over 30 countries worldwide |
Key people | Chris Delaney (former CEO), Scott Weitemeyer (former CEO) |
| Products | Bread, smallgoods, dairy items, margarine, oils, salad dressings, food ingredients |
Number of employees | 5000+ |
| Parent | Wilmar International |
Goodman Fielder is a prominent Australian company engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of bread, smallgoods, dairy items, margarine, oils, salad dressings, and a range of food ingredients. Its core markets include New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and New Caledonia, supported by over 40 manufacturing facilities. The enterprise employs more than 5,000 staff members and oversees a portfolio exceeding 120 distinct brands.
History
The origins of Goodman Group trace back to 1886 in Dunedin, where Scottish entrepreneur Alexander Stronach Paterson founded A.S. Paterson & Co. Ltd. The company entered the New Zealand Stock Exchange in 1949 with a primary focus on grocery products. Following changes in leadership, it was renamed Goodman Group in 1979 and underwent significant development over subsequent decades.
Goodman Fielder was formed in 1986 through the merger of Allied Mills Ltd and Goodman Group Ltd. Since that time, it has expanded by acquiring 13 additional companies. In 2003, Burns Philp completed a takeover of the business.
At the end of 2005, Goodman Fielder returned to the public market via an initial public offering (IPO), with Burns Philp maintaining a 20% ownership until divesting that stake in 2007. The IPO included several New Zealand Dairy Foods brands such as Meadowfresh, Tararua, Kiwi, Huttons, Anchor Cheese (licensed), Top Hat, and Puhoi cheese.
It is important to note that the Uncle Tobys and Bluebird snack divisions were excluded from this public offering; Uncle Tobys was sold to Nestlé while Bluebird was acquired by PepsiCo.
Chris Delaney, who previously held the position of Asia Pacific President at Campbell Soup Company, served as CEO from July 2011 until his resignation following a $1.3 billion acquisition by a joint venture between Wilmar International and First Pacific in March 2015.
Prior to this takeover, Scott Weitemeyer held the role of CEO.
In 2019, Wilmar International purchased First Pacific’s remaining 50% interest, thereby obtaining full ownership of Goodman Fielder.
Brands
Goodman Fielder’s brand portfolio includes:
- Cornwell's
- Country Life Bakery
- Cow and Gate
- Crisco
- Ernest Adams – a New Zealand bakery brand under Goodman Fielder known for cakes, desserts, bread loaves, biscuits, meringues, sponges, puddings, and tarts. Originally established as Adams Bruce Limited and expanded nationally before dividing into Adams Bruce (North Island) and Ernest Adams Ltd. (South Island). The Ernest Adams brand was discontinued in 2022.
- Edmonds
- ETA
- Freya's Continental Style Bread
- Gold'n Canola
- Helga's Continental Bakehouse
- Irvines
- La Famiglia
- Logicol
- Meadow Fresh
- MeadowLea
- Mighty Soft
- Molenberg
- Mother's Choice
- Nature's Fresh
- Olivani
- Olive Grove
- Paradise
- Pampas
- Praise
- Puhoi Valley
- Quality Bakers – a bread brand operating throughout Australia and New Zealand; owned by Goodman Fielder.
- Tararua
- Vogel's – bread crafted following Alfred Vogel’s recipe.
- White Wings
- Yoplait (available exclusively in New Zealand)
Goodman Fielder’s operations span dairy products, bakery goods, and grocery categories with a diverse range of retail and food service brands including Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Bouton D'or, Tararua, Vogel's, Quality Bakers, Molenberg, Nature's Fresh, and MeadowLea.
Global Presence
Goodman Fielder distributes its products to more than 30 nations worldwide and is structured into four primary sectors: home ingredients, baking, dairy, and commercial fats and oils.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- Food manufacturers of Australia
- Food and drink companies based in Sydney
- Manufacturing companies based in Sydney
- Goodman Fielder brands
- Australian companies established in 1986
- Dairy products companies of Australia
- Food and drink companies established in 1986
- Condiment companies of Australia
- Australian subsidiaries of foreign companies