Organic kids snacks producer
Founded in Melbourne in 2005 by husband and wife team, James Meldrum and Monica Waters. Whole Kids is Australia's leading brand of organic snacks for kids. Acquired by Tempo Group in October 2023 after entering voluntary administration a month earlier.
Company Ownership
Nourish Foods Pty Ltd
AUS
Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Nourish Foods Pty Ltd
AUS
Consumer electronics
Importer and wholesaler of consumer electronics and home appliances, with branches in Australia, China, UK, Europe, and the USA. Acquired two seafood brands from Freedom Foods in 2021, Nourish Foods in 2023, and Hiro Brands in 2024.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Mar 2025)
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Nourish Foods Pty Ltd
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Australian Organic Award winner
This company was awarded the Business of the Year at the Australian Organic Annual Awards 2019. The award was given by Australian Organic, owner of Australia's largest and most well known organic certification system.
Source: ACO
(2018)
Australian Organic Award winner
This company was awarded the Organic Innovation Award in 2014 for their range of products, marketing creativity and commitment to health and wellness. The award was given by Australian Organic, owner of Australia's largest and most well known organic certification system.
Source: ACO
(2014)
GM-Free brands
This company is on GM-Free Australia Alliance's GM-Free Shopping List, compiled in Oct 2015. All companies on the list have supplied their GM-free policies, fulfilled GMFAA's assessment criteria and choose to label their products as GM-Free or non-GM.
Source: GM-Free Australia
(2015)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website in the areas of community support and ethical sourcing
Source: company website
(2025)
Organic certification withdrawn
This company had products that were certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label, but its certification was withdrawn in Dec 2023.
Source: ACO
(2023)
Former B Corp
This company previously held B Corporation Certification, however they are no longer certified. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Source: B Lab
(2024)
Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd
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3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2024 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
(2024)
FSC certification
This company holds Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sells products certified as FSC Mix, FSC 100% and FSC Recycled.
Source: FSC
(2023)
Social responsibility claims
This company has a number of social responsibility claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
2005
Contact Details
Address:
PO Box 1191, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205, Australia
Phone:
1300 099 744
Website:
Products / Brands
Nourish Foods
Whole Kids
Baby Food
★ certified organic