Crafted in Australia · Enjoyed Worldwide

Good food,
made here.

From our seven Australian manufacturing plants to tables across the globe, Minerva Foods brings quality, care and craft to everything we make.

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7
Manufacturing Plants
5
Global Markets
38
Years of Operation
2,400+
Team Members
Our story

Built on a love of great Australian food

Founded in 1987, Minerva Foods began as a small importer of specialty food ingredients from Europe. Over nearly four decades we have grown into one of Australia's most diverse food manufacturers, operating seven world-class production facilities from Bega in New South Wales to Wingfield in South Australia.

Today we produce an extensive range across dairy, frozen foods, beverages, bakery, snacks and confectionery, dry goods and condiments — supplying leading retailers and foodservice operators across Australia and exporting to more than 30 countries across Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Our mission is simple: make food that people are proud to put on their tables, with ingredients sourced responsibly and processes that respect the land, our communities and our customers.

Minerva Foods production
Smithfield Bakery · Western Sydney
What we make

Seven categories.
Endless variety.

From award-winning cheeses to crisp frozen vegetables, artisan breads to bold condiments — our plants produce the products that fill Australian pantries and fridges every day.

Dairy
PLT-001
Dairy
Bega Dairy Works · Bega, NSW
Beverages
PLT-003
Beverages
Eastern Creek Beverages · Eastern Creek, NSW
Frozen Foods
PLT-002
Frozen Foods
Truganina · VIC
Bakery
PLT-004
Bakery
Smithfield · NSW
Snacks
PLT-005
Snacks & Confectionery
Smithfield · NSW
Condiments
PLT-007
Condiments
Wingfield · SA
Dry Goods
PLT-006
Dry Goods
Carole Park Dry Goods · Carole Park, QLD
Manufacturing

Seven plants.
One standard of excellence.

Each of our facilities combines purpose-built production technology with the expertise of our people to deliver consistent quality at scale.

PLT-001
Bega Dairy Works
Bega, New South Wales
Cheese Butter Cream Yoghurt
PLT-002
Truganina Frozen Foods
Truganina, Victoria
Frozen Vegetables Ready Meals Seafood
PLT-003
Eastern Creek Beverages
Eastern Creek, New South Wales
Juice Still Water Cordials RTD
PLT-004
Smithfield Bakery
Smithfield, New South Wales
Bread Pastry Muffins Wraps
PLT-005
Smithfield Snacks & Confectionery
Smithfield, New South Wales
Chips Crackers Chocolate Lollies
PLT-006
Carole Park Dry Goods
Carole Park, Queensland
Pasta Rice Grains Flour
PLT-007
Wingfield Condiments
Wingfield, South Australia
Sauces Dressings Marinades Mayonnaise Pickles Relishes
Global reach

From Australia
to the world.

Our export division serves customers in over 30 countries across five regions, with dedicated sales teams operating from Sydney and Singapore to managing relationships across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Domestic — ANZ
CC310
Export — Asia
CC320
Export — Americas
CC330
Export — Europe
CC340
Export — Middle East
CC350
Minerva Foods global market
Sustainability at Minerva Foods

A healthier food system, built from the ground up.

We believe the companies that will thrive in the decades ahead are those that take the health of our planet as seriously as the quality of their products.

Our commitment

Doing the right thing has always been part of who we are.

Minerva Foods has operated across Australia's food landscape for nearly four decades. Over that time, we have watched the consequences of unsustainable agriculture, excessive packaging waste and unchecked emissions accumulate in our environment and in the communities we serve. We are not a bystander to that problem — and we are not prepared to treat sustainability as a compliance exercise.

Our 2030 Sustainability Strategy — launched in 2023 — sets binding commitments on climate, packaging, water and supply chain integrity. It is backed by board-level governance, independently assured, and aligned with the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards now mandated under the Treasury Laws Amendment Act 2024.

We aim to reach net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, and net zero across our full value chain by 2050 — consistent with the 1.5°C pathway under the Paris Agreement and aligned to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Sustainable agriculture
Our four pillars

Where we focus.

Four interconnected priorities guide every sustainability decision across our plants, supply chain and head office.

Climate Action

Reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions in line with science-based targets. Transitioning all seven plants to renewable electricity by 2028.

Sustainable Packaging

100% of packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2027. Reducing virgin plastic by 40% against a 2022 baseline. Expanding into certified compostable formats.

Water Stewardship

30% reduction in water intensity per tonne of product by 2030. Water recycling programmes active at Bega, Truganina and Eastern Creek. Catchment-level risk assessment completed annually.

Responsible Sourcing

Supplier Sustainability Code enforced across all Tier 1 suppliers. Deforestation-free commodity commitment for palm oil, soy and cocoa. 80% of suppliers assessed by 2026.

2030 targets

Commitments with dates and accountability.

Each target is reported annually in our Sustainability Report and subject to independent limited assurance by our external auditor.

Target by 2030
50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Against a 2022 baseline. Includes full transition to renewable electricity across all seven manufacturing sites.

Progress (FY24)24%
Target by 2027
100% sustainable packaging

All primary and secondary packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable. Virgin plastic reduced by 40% from 2022 levels.

Progress (FY24)61%
Target by 2030
30% reduction in water intensity

Per tonne of finished product produced. Water recycling and closed-loop systems at dairy and beverage sites prioritised first.

Progress (FY24)11%
Target by 2026
80% of suppliers assessed

Against our Supplier Sustainability Code covering environmental, labour and governance standards. High-risk commodity suppliers assessed first.

Progress (FY24)47%
Target by 2035
Net zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Aligned to SBTi 1.5°C pathway. Residual emissions offset via high-integrity Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) only.

Progress (FY24)8%
Target by 2050
Net zero across full value chain

Including Scope 3 categories: purchased goods and services, logistics, customer use and end-of-life treatment of sold products.

Progress (FY24)Baseline year
Emissions reporting

Measuring what matters.

Our greenhouse gas inventory is compiled in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and covers all three emission scopes. FY24 figures are independently assured to limited assurance standard.

Scope 1
Direct emissions

Emissions from owned and controlled sources — combustion at our manufacturing plants and our owned freight vehicles.

Natural gas combustion — production boilers
Diesel and LPG — on-site plant equipment
Refrigerant leakage — cold chain assets
Owned distribution fleet
18,420
tCO₂-e (FY24)
Scope 2
Purchased energy

Emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed across all seven manufacturing sites and our head office.

Grid electricity — seven production plants
Head office and distribution centres
Market-based method: 12% renewables (FY24)
Location-based method used for disclosure
11,850
tCO₂-e (FY24, market-based)
Scope 3
Value chain

Indirect emissions across our full upstream and downstream value chain. Scope 3 baseline established FY24 — reduction pathways in development.

Purchased agricultural commodities (Category 1)
Outbound and third-party freight (Category 4/9)
Processing of sold products (Category 10)
Packaging materials upstream (Category 1)
186,300
tCO₂-e (FY24 estimate)
Regulatory compliance

ASRS & mandatory
climate disclosures.

Under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act 2024, Australian companies are now subject to mandatory climate-related financial disclosures under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS). Minerva Foods is classified as a Group 2 entity and will lodge its first mandatory AASB S1 and AASB S2 climate statement for the financial year commencing 1 January 2026.

Our disclosures follow the four-pillar structure established by the TCFD — now embedded within AASB S2 — and are aligned to the ISSB's global baseline standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2). We commenced voluntary TCFD disclosure in our FY23 Annual Report as part of transition preparation.

01
Governance

Board-level oversight of climate risk through the Audit & Risk Committee. CFO and sustainability function report quarterly to the board on progress against the 2030 Strategy. Climate risk is embedded in the enterprise risk management framework.

AASB S2 §6–9Board oversightAudit & Risk Committee
02
Strategy

Climate scenario analysis completed for 1.5°C and 3°C warming pathways. Physical risk assessment covers all seven manufacturing sites and key agricultural supply regions. Transition risk assessment covers carbon pricing, energy costs and regulatory change.

AASB S2 §10–24Scenario analysisPhysical riskTransition risk
03
Risk Management

Climate risks identified, assessed and managed through a dedicated process integrated with group-wide risk management. Material risks are escalated to executive level. Supply chain climate risk assessments completed for Tier 1 agricultural suppliers.

AASB S2 §25–27ERM integrationMateriality
04
Metrics & Targets

Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions reported under the GHG Protocol. Absolute and intensity-based reduction targets set. Progress independently assured annually. Cross-industry metric disclosures include carbon price exposure, climate-related CapEx and transition plan expenditure.

AASB S2 §28–37GHG ProtocolSBTi-alignedLimited assurance
Disclosure schedule

Our reporting commitments.

Minerva Foods publishes sustainability information across multiple channels aligned to regulatory requirements and voluntary best practice frameworks.

Report / Disclosure Framework Frequency First mandatory year Status
Annual Sustainability Report GRI Standards, SASB Food & Beverage Annual Voluntary — FY22 onwards Published
TCFD Report (embedded in Annual Report) TCFD Recommendations (2017) Annual Voluntary — FY23 onwards Published
AASB S1 General Sustainability Disclosures Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards Annual FY2026 (Group 2 entity) In preparation
AASB S2 Climate-Related Disclosures Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (equiv. IFRS S2) Annual FY2026 (Group 2 entity) In preparation
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) NGER Act 2007 Annual (Oct) Reporting since FY18 Published
Scope 3 Value Chain Inventory GHG Protocol — Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard Annual Voluntary — FY24 baseline Baseline established
Science Based Target — Net Zero SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Ongoing commitment Submitted FY24 Under validation
The people behind Minerva Foods

Experience, integrity and a genuine love of food.

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across food manufacturing, export markets, finance and strategy. We are proud of the depth of talent that runs through every level of the organisation.

Executive leadership

Setting the direction.

Minerva Foods is led by a tight-knit executive team with a shared commitment to building a food company that does things properly — in quality, in culture and in governance.

James Whitfield
Chief Executive Officer
James Whitfield
Melbourne, VIC · Joined 2018

James joined Minerva Foods in 2018 after more than two decades leading major food and agribusiness organisations across the Asia-Pacific. He served as Managing Director of Simplot Australia for six years before taking up an executive role at the Fonterra Co-operative Group, where he led the Australian and New Zealand retail division through a period of significant category expansion.

Under his leadership, Minerva Foods has expanded its export footprint into five international markets, invested $120 million in manufacturing capability across its seven sites, and launched the 2030 Sustainability Strategy. He is a board member of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

GAICD MBA — AGSM B.Sc. Food Technology — UQ AFGC Board Member
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Kim
Sydney, NSW · Joined 2021

Sarah brings over eighteen years of financial leadership experience across consumer goods, wine and beverage, and food manufacturing. Before joining Minerva, she held the position of Group Financial Controller at Treasury Wine Estates, where she oversaw financial reporting, treasury and tax functions across its Australian, Americas and EMEA segments. Prior to that, she spent seven years at EY in the assurance and advisory practice, reaching Senior Manager level.

At Minerva, Sarah leads the Group Finance function with accountability for financial reporting, planning and analysis, treasury, tax and investor relations. She is also the executive sponsor of Minerva's AASB S1/S2 mandatory climate disclosure programme, ensuring the organisation meets its Group 2 entity obligations from FY2026. She is a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) and holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.

CA(ANZ) M.AppFin — Macquarie B.Com (Accounting) — UNSW ASRS Programme Sponsor
Sarah Kim
Group Finance Team
Finance & FP&A

The team behind the numbers.

The Group Finance team provides Minerva Foods with the financial insight, rigour and planning capability that underpins every strategic decision.

Matthew White
Finance & FP&A
Matthew White
Finance Manager, FP&A

Matthew joined Minerva Foods in 2019 from a senior analyst role at a Brisbane-based FMCG group. A passionate advocate for data-driven planning, Matthew has transformed the company's forecasting cycle from a largely manual, spreadsheet-based process to an integrated, driver-based model covering all seven manufacturing sites and five sales regions.

CA(ANZ) B.Com — QUT Jedox Certified
Tom Richardson
Financial Control
Tom Richardson
Financial Controller

Tom has been with Minerva Foods for fifteen years, making him one of the longest-serving members of the finance team. He is responsible for the integrity of the group's financial statements, the month-end close process and external audit. His deep knowledge of Minerva's account structure, manufacturing cost flows and inventory accounting is considered indispensable by the executive team. Tom is also the primary liaison with Minerva's external auditor and oversees the NGER reporting submitted each October under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act.

CPA Australia B.Com — University of Melbourne
Priya Nair
FP&A
Priya Nair
FP&A Analyst

Priya joined Minerva Foods in 2023 following two years in the Financial Advisory practice at Deloitte Sydney, where she worked primarily on financial modelling and performance improvement engagements for ASX-listed consumer goods clients. She plays a central role in building and maintaining Minerva's integrated planning models, producing the monthly management reporting pack and supporting the sales planning process across domestic and export channels. Priya holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Finance and Data Analytics from Macquarie University.

B.Com (Finance & Data Analytics) — Macquarie CA Program — In progress
Michael Chen
Group Accounting
Michael Chen
Group Accountant

Michael is the Group Accountant at Minerva Foods, responsible for general ledger integrity, intercompany reconciliations, cost accounting across the manufacturing plants and the preparation of management accounts. He has particular expertise in manufacturing cost variance analysis and works closely with the plant controllers at Bega, Eastern Creek and Truganina to ensure production costs are accurately captured and reported. Michael joined Minerva in 2020 from a mid-tier chartered accounting firm where he specialised in the agribusiness and food processing sectors.

CA(ANZ) B.Acc — University of Sydney
Emma Lovell
Treasury & Tax
Emma Lovell
Treasury & Tax Manager

Emma manages Minerva's treasury function, covering cash and liquidity management, FX hedging across the group's five export currency exposures, banking relationships and debt facilities. She also oversees income tax compliance and deferred tax provisioning, coordinating with Minerva's external tax advisers on R&D tax incentive claims and transfer pricing for intercompany export transactions. Emma joined the company in 2022 from a treasury analyst role at a major Australian supermarket group. She is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and has a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from FINSIA.

CTA GradDipAppFin — FINSIA B.Com — UWA
We're growing

Minerva Foods is building its finance capability to support continued growth. If you are interested in joining the team, we would love to hear from you.

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Our culture

What we stand for.

Minerva Foods is a company that takes pride in how it does things, not just in what it produces. Our culture is shaped by four values that govern decisions at every level — from the board table to the plant floor.

Integrity first

We do not cut corners on quality, safety, financial reporting or environmental obligations. Full stop.

Own the outcome

Every team member takes accountability for the results of their work — whether the news is good or difficult.

Think long

We build for decades, not quarters. Our capital allocation, sustainability commitments and supplier relationships reflect that.

Better together

The best decisions at Minerva are made when manufacturing, finance, sales and operations are in the same room.

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Manufacturing sites

Our seven plants across Australia.

PLT-001 · NSW
Bega Dairy Works
Bega Valley, NSW 2550
PLT-002 · VIC
Truganina Frozen Foods
Truganina, VIC 3029
PLT-003 · NSW
Eastern Creek Beverages
Eastern Creek, NSW 2766
PLT-004 · NSW
Smithfield Bakery
Smithfield, NSW 2164
PLT-005 · NSW
Smithfield Snacks & Confectionery
Smithfield, NSW 2164
PLT-006 · QLD
Carole Park Dry Goods
Carole Park, QLD 4300
PLT-007 · SA
Wingfield Condiments
Wingfield, SA 5013