About Scalzo Foods
Scalzo Foods is a privately owned, board-run business that began operations in 1977.Our capabilities in ingredient supply, as partners to retailers and manufacturing expertise
have fuelled our development. We’re an agile, growth-orientated business focused on
innovation and adding value to drive mutually beneficial partnerships.
Our head office is located in Melbourne at our Kensington site and we have a further
network of offices and warehouses across Australia and New Zealand.
We also operate manufacturing facilities in Ravenhall, Campbellfield and Auckland.
Our People
Our team today consists of over 300 employees, all inspired by the passion and entrepreneurial spirit of founder, Quin Scalzo.
Over 30% of our staff have had successful careers at Scalzo Foods for ten years or more. Collectively, this rich experience and shared passion has built a collaborative and open culture that helps to set our business apart.
Michael and Quin Scalzo
Our History
Quin Scalzo was born in a small rural farming village in southern Italy. At the age of eight, Quin migrated to Australia with his family who were seeking a more prosperous life.
When Quin was 15 years old he started work as a clerk in a family run food importing business.
After 15 years he had climbed as high as he could within the company. His entrepreneurial drive and passion inspired him to establish his own business in 1977 – Scalzo Foods.
The small family business was originally run from the bungalow of his suburban Melbourne home but through hard work, dedication and a commitment to quality and innovation the business grew rapidly.
Scalzo Foods has grown into the great food company we are today, with over $400 million in annual revenue operating across Australia and New Zealand.
Reflecting the pillars of family and food that Scalzo Foods was founded on, Quin’s son Michael was appointed CEO in 2007 and Managing Director in 2016.
This family involvement ensures Quin’s values of hard work, friendly nature and passion for food is carried on today.
Scalzo Foods, our employees and the Scalzo family have a long history of volunteering and giving financial and in-kind support to community organisations.
Scalzo Foods is especially pleased to have supported Kidney Health Australia, Diabetes NZ and Rotary and the Huddle over many years.
Scalzo employees volunteer with, and fundraise for, a number of community organisations including Eat Up, Sacred Heart Mission, Foodbank and the Women’s Property Initiative. We have formed an enduring relationship with the Brotherhood of St Laurence that enables young people to experience the world of work through work tasters, work experience and employment.
In 2013 the Scalzo family established the Grace and Emilio Foundation, in honour of Quin’s parents who migrated to Australia in the 1950s in search of greater opportunity for their children. The Grace and Emilio Foundation is committed to ensuring that children and young people at risk of not meeting their full potential are given the support they need to thrive. The Foundation funds the work of numerous charities in Australia and globally and is particularly proud of its long-standing relationships with BackTrack Youth Works, Mirabel Foundation and the Mornington Peninsula Foundation.
