Company Research Report: Foodco Group Pty Ltd
Company Overview
Name: Foodco Group Pty Ltd
Mission of the company: People enjoying perfect espresso and handmade fresh food.
Founded: 1989
Founders: Bob and Wendy Nelson
Key people in the company:
- James Fitzgerald: Investment Contributor since 1991
- Serge Infanti: Chief Executive
Headquarters: No information is available
Number of employees: Over 4,000
Revenue of the company: No information is available
What is the company known for: Foodco is known for being one of Australasia’s leading food and coffee franchise business retailers, with a history of success and recognized brands with continual growth domestically and internationally.
Products
What products do they offer:
- Foodco offers products through its franchise business retail outlets, focusing on handmade food and espresso coffee. The specific products and franchises include brands like Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue.
High level description of the product:
- Muffin Break: A coffee shop franchise known for their high-quality espresso coffee and handmade fresh food including muffins, pastries, and other baked goods.
- Jamaica Blue: A coffee shop franchise providing a variety of coffee blends and fresh, contemporary café menu items.
Key Features of each of the products:
- Muffin Break:
- High-quality espresso coffee
- Handmade fresh muffins and pastries
- Award-winning customer satisfaction and service
- Jamaica Blue:
- Signature coffee blends, including options for espresso and milk-based drinks
- Fresh and diverse café menu
- Innovative food and beverage offerings
Recent Developments
What are the recent developments in the company:
- Engagement in sustainable practices as highlighted by their work with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) towards achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
- Establishment of BeanGiving to support local communities by donating 10% of coffee product sales to ACNC registered causes.
What are the new products launched: No information is available
What are the new features added to the existing products:
- Continuous innovation and addition of health-conscious and sustainable food options in their menus.
Any new partnerships: No information is available
Awards and Recognitions
Muffin Break:
- Various customer satisfaction awards, including the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award, Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award, and numerous other innovation and marketing awards.
Jamaica Blue:
- Recognized for their excellence in brand transformation, marketing, and innovation in both espresso and filter categories by the Golden Bean Awards.
Foodco New Zealand:
- Winner of the Media Campaign Of The Year at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in 2017.
Sustainability Initiatives
Foodco collaborates with APCO to build a sustainable national packaging ecosystem and meets the 2025 National Packaging Targets. They are committed to sustainability by reducing their footprint, recycling, and advocating for socially responsible practices across Australia.
Community Impact
Foodco takes pride in contributing to local communities through BeanGiving and other partnerships with schools, sports groups, and various local entities.
No further detailed information provided in the data.
