Shortbread manufacturer
Started in 1981 in the Yarra Valley Ranges of Victoria, Australia. Bought by Rinoldi Pasta in 2019.
Company Ownership
Old Colonial Cookie Company Pty Ltd
AUS
Rinoldi Pasta Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Old Colonial Cookie Company Pty Ltd
AUS
Pasta makers
Founded in 1878. Rinoldi bought pasta brands Vetta and Nanda in 2006 from Manildra Group, who bought them from Green's General Foods. Acquired the Byron Bay Cookie Company in 2013 and the Old Colonial Cookie Company in 2019.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2022)
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Old Colonial Cookie Company Pty Ltd
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Palm oil free products
Some, but not necessarily all, of this company's biscuit products are palm oil free. For more details, follow the link to see Borneo Orangutan Survival Australia's list of products which manufacturers have told them are palm oil free or contain segregated certified sustainable palm oil.
Source: BOS Australia
(2020)
Sustainability claims
This company has a number of sustainability claims on its website in the areas of recycled and recyclable packaging, sourcing ingredients from Austrralia and being GMO free.
Source: company website
(2015)
Rinoldi Pasta Pty Ltd
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Organic products
Some of this company's products are certified organic by NASAA.
Source: NASAA
(2022)
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Founded:
1981
Contact Details
Address:
9 Industry Court, Lilydale , VIC , 3140, Australia
Phone:
03 9562 0400
Website:
Products / Brands
Old Colonial Cookie Company
Butterfingers
Biscuits/Crackers