Arnott’s Australia

Arnott’s AustrAliABiscuit makers providing tasty treats at home and abroad

Arnott’s AustrAliABiscuit makers providing tasty treats at home and abroad

Founded in 1865 as a small bakery in Newcastle, NSW, Arnott’s supplied bread, pies and biscuits from its shop just north of Sydney. Starting off serving local

people and crews from the many ships that docked at the port, Arnott’s has grown to become a company renowned for making some of Australia’s favourite biscuits. From these humble beginnings, Arnott’s has become a national icon that is embedded in the country’s history. With millions of Australians having aged alongside Arnott’s, it has become more than a food company over the past 150 years. Its portfolio of brands includes household names such as Tim Tam, Shapes, Iced VoVo, SAO, Vita-Weat, Salada and Tiny Teddy.

Best of the batch One of the largest food companies in the Asia Pacific region, Arnott’s continues to grow with the support of investment from the well-known Campbell Soup Company. Arnott’s aim is to be the best food company in the region, making everyday moments a little more delicious.

As of 2015, the company offered 125 different biscuits and claim its products can be found in 95% of Australian households. The organisation declares that Australians consume 537 million packets of Arnott’s biscuits a year. Nearby, those in New Zealand devour 45 million too. With impressive figures such as 6.5 million tonnes of chocolate a year being produced at the Marleston site and 669 million individual Tim Tam biscuits being eaten, it is no surprise that Arnott’s have employed 50,000 Australian’s over the past 150 years.

Presently, the company employs approximately 2,400 staff

across all states and territories. In addition, several thousand employees work across the Asia Pacific region in countries such as New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan. Increasing global consumption is Arnott’s most recent mission with exports continuing to grow. Available in more than 40 countries worldwide, Arnott’s biscuits can be found in major international markets such as Japan, the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Indonesia and New Zealand.

Love LocalBenefitting from 150 years of experience, Arnott’s has learned

a thing or two about giving back to its domestic economy. The company reveals 99% of biscuits sold in the domestic market are made in one of three state-of-the-art bakeries located in Huntingwood, NSW; Virginia, QLD and Maleston, SA. Arnott’s is proud to support hundreds of local businesses across the country and spends around $250 million on raw ingredients and services from local businesses every year.

Arnott’s annually sources supplies such as 85,000 tonnes of flour and grain; 18,500 tonnes of sugar, 4,100 tonnes of dairy products and 4,400 tonnes of canola oil. Each of these ingredients are purchased nationally from areas such as Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Over the past 10 years, the organisation states it has spent more than $3 billion purchasing raw ingredients and services from local farmers and businesses, fuelling the economy of rural and regional Australia.

As well as supporting the food sector and local communities, Arnott’s continues to invest in Australian manufacturing. Since 1997, the company states it has invested more than $400 million in its biscuit facilities, including $40m in a fully automated biscuit packing line. Located in its Virginia bakery, it is one of the largest robotic installations of its type in the world.

Environmental responsibilitiesTaking the title of one of the largest food companies in Asia Pacific, Arnott’s recognises it is accountable for the consequences of manufacturing processes. The company takes its corporate social responsibility seriously and has policies committing to palm oil and cocoa sustainability as well as the Campbell Arnott’s Australian packaging covenant,

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reporting on its energy efficiencies and dedication to using cage-free eggs.

Working closely with authorities such as Sydney Water, Arnott’s has pledged to conduct business in a manner that respects and protects the environment. The company is striving towards limiting emissions to the water, air and land as well as using resources efficiently. An example of this is the Arnott’s Marleston bakery located in South Australia. Its latest improvement has made significant progress to reduce waste and water consumption by installing a $390,000 waste-water treatment plant.

Success storyArnott’s is an Australian success story which continues its tale as it grows ever bigger. A socially responsible company, it promises to ensure it gives back to the community and industries around it. Boasting a portfolio of products that are loved by millions, it seems clear that Arnott’s is a rooted national treasure in the hearts of Australians, as well as growing internationally. Dedicated to making life a little bit more delicious, it’s no wonder the organisation’s brands are well loved. After all, who doesn’t enjoy a biscuit?

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