Food manufacturing
Established in 1996 with the launch of Aunt Betty's steamed puddings. In 2006 Old Fashioned Foods acquired iconic NZ food company, Hansells. In April 2010, Old Fashioned Foods changed its company name to Hansells Food Group Limited. One of NZ's major food exporters. Acquired by Walter & Wild in 2018
Company Ownership
Hansells Food Group Ltd
NZL
Walter & Wild Ltd
owns 100% of Hansells Food Group Ltd
NZL
Food manufacturer
In 2017-18 New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart and his son Harry purchased three NZ food companies. Hubbards, Hansells and Gregg's sauces are now part of this new Hart vehicle: Walter & Wild (formerly HFG Group). Acquired NZ ice cream company Emerald Foods in 2021. Harry owns 33% and his father Graham owns the remaining 67%.
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(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Hansells Food Group Ltd
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Palm oil free products
Some, but not necessarily all, of this company's spreads 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)
Walter & Wild Ltd
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Palm oil rating - WAZA
The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Poor" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Employees:
350
(2014)