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GAF Foods Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of GAF Control, a family business that was started some 50 years ago. In an area dominated by corporate giants, GAF has not only survived but also grown and prospered. Chairman of the Group, Stuart Foley, nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005 has always believed in the strength of family owned businesses.
GAF Foods was formed six years ago to supply imported foods to the independent trade and major supermarket chains. The business has expanded steadily from an initial importation of 15 containers in the first year to over 200 in 2004. Products are sourced and imported from all over the world with buyers making regular overseas trips to secure new and exciting products. All GAF's suppliers must be HACCP, BRC or EFSIS accredited. In a relatively short period of time GAF has become noted for its reliability, service and its promise to always meet demand.
Importation is only one aspect of the GAF Foods story. With 100,000 sq ft of climatic controlled warehousing, GAF Foods was also able to offer its clients a total package of importing, warehousing and distribution on a national basis.
The movement to "Private Label" has seen a further 200,000 sq ft of climatic warehousing purchased. Situated on 22 acres of land at Altona North in Victoria, it is a massive investment in the future. To date GAF?s investment in warehousing alone stands at over $50 million. As supermarket chains becoming increasingly more reliant on local warehousing, GAF Foods is clearly positioning itself to meet those future requirements.
The success of any company is through the people it employs and GAF Foods is no exception, General Manager Tony McKay with over 25 years experience in International Trade heads up a small but dedicated team of professionals. With its own in house design team GAF works closely with both the client and the supplier.
GAF's association with Peaty Mills in England and the Rhodes Food Group in South Africa gives the company access to major manufacturers from around the globe. It's clients are recognised international names, from Loblaws in Canada to Tesco in the UK, Pick n Pay in South Africa and Coles Myer and Woolworth?s in Australia.
On the drawing board and due to be commissioned at the end of 2005 is an investment of $15 million in plant and equipment to manufacture our own range of products to meet consumer and client demand.
Our objective is to work with our customers as partners in locating the very best quality product at the very best price.
We take pride in our team of experienced personnel because we recognise that "People are Profit".
Although group sales are now over $100 million dollars per annum we are aiming to double that in the near future.
Founded in 1989 and employing around 200 skilled people, it is the number one ready-to-eat canned foods brand in the Middle East, exporting to more than 32 countries, across 5 continents. It's major Private Label clients include: Heinz, Libby's, Home Brand, Tasty, Cadbury, Baskin Robbins and many more.
Gulf Food Industries' core range of 32 different bean products has been expanded to include canned seafood, fruits, vegetables, sauces, dressing and popular appetisers.
Since its inception in 1990 the company has built its reputation on manufacturing confectionery to an international standard.
HACCP approved in 2004, the company now supplies over 32 countries around the world including Australia, Canada and the U.K.
The main focus of the business is toffees, caramels and chocolate éclairs with two premier brands, Chelsea and Chiko. In 2003 the company introduced a range of tins under the Foley & Court brand name for the gift market.
State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities ensure products are produced under strict quality control and hygiene standards.
The company was founded in 1952 by Diodato Ferraioli at Angri in Southern Italy. It is a leading producer of tomato based products, canned pasta, canned vegetables and related products.
The food giant Heinz has held a 20% investment in the company since the end of 1999.
Founded in the late 1800?s by Cecil John Rhodes, the company was later sold to the Anglo American Corporation. The company, now back in family hands, is one of the largest canners and exporters of fruit in South Africa. The Rhodes Group also manufactures:
Jams
Canned Vegetables
Ready to Eat Meals
Rhodes is a major private label supplier of canned products to both the retail and service industry around the world.
The largest canner of grapefruit in the world, Swazican is 100% owned by Rhodes. Its major clients include, ALDI, ASDA, Tesco, Nestle and many others. Swazican also exports a range of canned pineapple to markets in Europe and the UK.
A manufacturer of fruit filled rolls, the company's manufacturing plant is situated in the Sultanate of Oman. The company exports to over 50 countries around the world under the "Bakers Pride" label, now part of Strategic Foods International in Dubai.
Strategic Foods International – Dubai UAE.
The largest manufacturer of biscuits, wafers and cookies in the Middle East, SFI now exports in excess of 55 varieties of product to over 70 countries in 6 continents.
SFI's "Nutro"brand is recognised throughout the world for its high quality. HACCP and ISO 9002 certified, SFI guarantees quality assurance. A major supplier of not only its own brands, SFI has become an innovator of product and packaging through its development of private label business.
Peaty Mills, an associate company, is one of the largest suppliers of "Private Label" products to the UK market. It's impressive client list includes:
Tesco
Asda
Aldi
Somerfield
Morrisons
Safeway Sainsbury
Merry & Co, a manufacturer of fruit in plastic cups, supplies Private label fruit products in natural juice, light syrup and jelly. Clients included Tesco, Morrisons in the UK and Loblaws Canada.
Merry & Co recently commissioned the latest and most modern Tuna packing plant in China.
Eight years of research has resulted in Carotino being the only company in the world to use an environmental friendly, all natural and non-chemical patented process to produce GMO-free red palm oil as Carotino cooking oil. The Australian Heart Foundation and the Swiss Vitamin Institute in Laussane endorse Carotino cooking oil for its high content of Vitamin A and E.
A manufacturer of Nougat based products that are exported to the USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa and now Australia. Its widely accepted product range features four major variants all individually wrapped; cashews, peanuts, rice crispie and chocolate chip.
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