SPC
Fruit processors
SPC was established in 1917 as the Shepparton Preserving Company, becoming SPC Ardmona in 2002 after merging with Ardmona. Coca-Cola Amatil bought the company in 2005, and sold it in 2019 for $40 million to Australian private equity firms Perma Funds Management and The Eights. Entered a joint venture with German global giant Dohler in 2020. Acquired PomLife and a majority stake in The Kuisine Company in 2020. Took on additional investors in 2022, including the sale and leaseback of the flagship SPC property in Shepparton to Charter Hall. Merged with The Original Juice Co in 2024.

Overall

Owned AUS
Rating B
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Company Ownership

SPC Operations Ltd
AUS
SPC Global Ltd
owns 100% of SPC Operations Ltd
AUS
Food and beverages
In 2024 SPC, The Original Juice Co. and Nature One Dairy merged, creating publicly listed SPC Global. Its principal manufacturing facility is located in Shepparton, Victoria.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Mar 2025)
SPC Operations Ltd
Praise
5/5 for packaging performance
This company received the highest packaging performance level of 5 (Beyond Best Practice) 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)
Information
Organic certification withdrawn
This company had products that were certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label, but its certification was withdrawn in June 2023.
Source: ACO (2024)
Modern Slavery disclosure quality
Human Rights Law Centre's 2022 report, "Broken Promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia's Modern Slavery Act", examines statements submitted to the Government's Modern Slavery Register by 92 companies sourcing from four sectors with known risks of modern slavery: garments from China, rubber gloves from Malaysia, seafood from Thailand and fresh produce from Australia. Modern slavery statements are analysed to see if they comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, identify or disclose obvious modern slavery risks, and demonstrate effective actions to address risks. This company's modern slavery disclosure statement received a rating in the 31-40% range. The average score was 44% and the highest score was 89%.
SPC Global Ltd
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Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
2002
Subsidiaries:
Kuisine Company Pty Ltd (51% owned)
Frozen foods
Producers of frozen prepared meals and finger-foods. Supplier to Australian supermarkets and the food service industry. SPC bought a majority stake in 2020.

Contact Details

Address:
3 Bristol St, Essendon Fields, VIC, 3041, Australia
Phone:
03 9861 8999
Freecall:
1800 805 168
Website:
www.spc.com.au

Products / Brands

SPC
Ardmona Canned Vegies/Beans
Ardmona Canned Fruit
Ardmona Pasta Sauce
Goulburn Valley Canned Fruit
SPC Baked Beans/Spaghetti
SPC Canned Fruit
SPC Canned Vegies/Beans
SPC Pickles, Chutney & Relish
Street Eats Frozen Meals/Pizza
The Good Meal Co Frozen Meals/Pizza