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SPC Australia

OVERALL

Owned
AUS
Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Fruit processors

SPC was established in 1917 as the Shepparton Preserving Company, becoming SPC Ardmona in 2002 after merging with Ardmona. Coca-Cola Amatil bought the company in 2005, and sold it in June 2019 for $40 million to private equity backed Shepparton Partners Collective, a joint venture backed by Australian private equity firms Perma Funds Management and The Eights. Entered a joint venture with German global giant Dohler in 2020. Acquired PomLife and a majority stake in The Kuisine Company in 2020. Took on additional investors in 2022, including the sale and leaseback of the flagship SPC property in Shepparton to Charter Hall.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
SPC Global 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)
Environment Organic products
Company retails, manufactures or distributes products that are certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label.
Source: ACO (2022)
Social Modern Slavery disclosure quality
Human Rights Law Centre's 2022 report, "Broken Promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia's Modern Slavery Act", examines statements submitted to the Government's Modern Slavery Register by 92 companies sourcing from four sectors with known risks of modern slavery: garments from China, rubber gloves from Malaysia, seafood from Thailand and fresh produce from Australia. Modern slavery statements are analysed to see if they comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, identify or disclose obvious modern slavery risks, and demonstrate effective actions to address risks. This company's modern slavery disclosure statement received a rating in the 31-40% range. The average score was 44% and the highest score was 89%.
Source: Human Rights Law Centre (2022)

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Company Details

Type Joint venture
Founded 2002
Aus Manufacturing Yes
Subsidiaries Kuisine Company Pty Ltd (51% owned) 

Frozen foods

Producers of frozen prepared meals and finger-foods. Supplier to Australian supermarkets and the food service industry. SPC bought a majority stake in 2020.


Gourmet Ingredients Pty Ltd (50% owned) 

Natural ingredients products

Joint venture partnership between SPC and Dohler of Germany which started in 2020.

Contact Details

Address Level 1, 678 Victoria St, Richmond, VIC, 3121, Australia
Phone 03 9861 8999
Freecall 1800 805 168
Website www.spc.com.au

Products / Brands

SPC Australia
Ardmona Canned Fruit
Ardmona Pasta Sauce
Ardmona Canned Vegies/Beans
Goulburn Valley Canned Fruit
SPC Baked Beans/Spaghetti
SPC Canned Fruit
SPC Canned Vegies/Beans
SPC Pickles, Chutney & Relish

The Kuisine Company (51% owned)
Simply Special Finger Food
The Good Meal Co Frozen Meals/Pizza


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