Our beginnings
In 1966, Peter and Annie Rijs opened a shop called Patties. Their vision? To create food that people loved.
Ever since, that’s exactly what Patties has done. And 70 years down the track, Australia’s love of Patties has made it the biggest producer of pre-prepared food in the country. Demand continues to grow as we venture into international markets.
Food people love is more than a lofty marketing expression. For us, it’s the only thing that matters.
Key Events
1966
Company Inception
Peter and Annie Rijs open a small cake shop named Patties in Lakes Entrance, Victoria.
1985
Capacity Increase
With business booming, a much larger expansion to increase capacity is built in Bairnsdale. Increasing production capacity to meet increasing demand.
1995
Export
Patties begins exporting to New Zealand.
2003
Brand Acquisition
Patties acquires the savoury and sweet bakery business of Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, bringing iconic Australian brands - Four'N Twenty, Herbert Adams, Patties and Nanna's - back into Australian ownership.
2006
ASX Listing
Patties Foods is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. An additional 3000 shareholders subscribe to buy shares in Patties Foods Limited and the company goes public.
2016
Pacific Equity Partners
Patties Foods Ltd is acquired by Australian private equity group, Pacific Equity Partners.
2017
Brand Acquisitions
Patties Foods Ltd purchases Leader Foods & Australian Whole Foods.
2018
Brand Acquisitions
Patties Food Group acquires gourmet pie maker Boscastle.
2018
The Supermarket Chiller
Patties Foods Ltd diversifies its portfolio by launching into an entirely new category, the supermarket chiller with Ruffie Rustic Foods.
2018
100 year old Herbert Adams relaunched
The Herbert Adams rebrand includes a complete logo and packaging overhaul - exemplifying Herbert’s pie-oneering spirit.
2019
Four'N Twenty partners with AFL
Four’N Twenty partners with the AFL, Australia’s most popular sport.
2023
PAG
PAG acquires Patties Foods.
2023
Vesco Foods
Patties Food Group acquires Vesco Foods.
2024
Australian Olympic Team
Patties Food Group teams up with the Australian Olympic Committee.
Today and tomorrow
Today
Today, Patties Food Group is a portfolio of iconic snacking and ready-meal solutions. We produce some of Australia & New Zealand’s most famous brands and pride ourselves on our long-standing customer relationships in foodservice, retail, petrol & convenience, and quick service restaurants.
Tomorrow
Since 2018, Patties has embarked on a plan for international market expansion. We have invested in product innovation to meet export market requirements and consumer preferences, as well as developing high-profile partnerships to drive brand awareness. Booming markets now include USA, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.
What we value
Courage
We are not the kind of organisation that chooses comfort over courage. We challenge the status quo, explore possibilities, take nothing for granted. We value the courage of commitment in our people and in our partners.
Integrity
For Patties Food Group, integrity is integral to everything we do. We put it into every snack, every meal, every sale, every word we utter and every action we take. Integrity is what makes us the company we are.
Ownership
Ownership is all about taking responsibility. At Patties Food Group, we own our actions and our outcomes, our triumphs and our hiccups. Ownership gives us the power to improve.
Trust
Who can you trust to feed a party-load of kids? Who can you trust to make your lunch when you can’t find the time to sit down? Patties Food Group has worked hard to earn the loyalty of its customers. We've done so by believing in each other for nearly 60 years, and we will never falter.
Food people love, and partners to match.
Patties Food Group partners with some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s most loved organisations. Our aim is to share our love of sport, promote goodwill in the community and to share our good fortune with those who need a hand.
