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Carman's Fine Foods

OVERALL

Owned
AUS
Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Muesli makers

Founded in 1992 by Carolyn Creswell, who still owns and runs the company. By 2012 they were exporting to 32 countries. Products are made under contract by Diver Foods, which was acquired by KKR-owned Arnott's in 2021.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Carman's Fine Foods Pty Ltd
Environment 4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2022)
Business Ethics Manufacturing by KKR-owned Diver Foods
Carman's products are manufactured under contract by Diver Foods, who in 2021 was 75% acquired by Arnott's. Arnott's is owned by US private equity firm KKR, who have several criticisms in the Shop Ethical database, and an overall rating of F.
Source: AuManufacturing (2021)
Environment Palm oil free products
Some, but not necessarily all, of this company's cereal products are palm oil free, or contain segregated certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO). For more details, follow the link to see Borneo Orangutan Survival Australia's list of products which manufacturers have told them are palm oil free or contain segregated certified sustainable palm oil.
Source: BOS Australia (2020)
Business Ethics GM-Free brands
This company is on GM-Free Australia Alliance's GM-Free Shopping List, compiled in Oct 2015. All companies on the list have supplied their GM-free policies, fulfilled GMFAA's assessment criteria and choose to label their products as GM-Free or non-GM.
Source: GM-Free Australia (2015)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Founded 1992
Aus Manufacturing Yes

Contact Details

Address 11 Hume St, Huntingdale, VIC, 3166, Australia
Phone 1300 555 885
Email hello@carmanskitchen.com.au
Website www.carmanskitchen.com.au

Products / Brands

Carman's Fine Foods
Carman's Muesli & Oats
Carman's Muesli Bars
Carman's Health Bars
Carman's Cereal


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