Peerless Holdings
Edible oil and meat product manufacturers
The Peerless Group of Companies has two divisions: Peerless Edible Oils and Margarines, and Pridham Organic Recyclers (of meat products).

Overall

Owned AUS
Rating D
About the Ratings
Peerless Holdings Pty Ltd
AUS

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)
Peerless Holdings Pty Ltd
Praise
4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) 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)
Criticism
Palm oil scorecard - WWF
The 2024 WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard evaluates the progress and performance of 285 major retailers and manufacturer companies, focusing on actions companies have taken to ensure their own palm oil supply chain is sustainable and free of deforestation, natural ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuse. This company is rated 'lagging behind' with a score of 4.37 out of a possible total of 24.
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Company Details

Subsidiaries:
Peerless Foods
Supplier of fats & oils
Unilever brands such as Flora, Flora Proactiv, Olivio, Bertolli, and Becel are manufactured by Peerless for Unilever under a long-term supply contract.

Contact Details

Address:
PO Box 159, Footscray West, VIC, 3012, Australia
Phone:
03 9214 7777
Website:
www.peerlessfoods.com.au

Products / Brands

Peerless Foods
Copha Butter & Margarine
Fairy Butter & Margarine
Miracle Butter & Margarine
Tablelands Butter & Margarine
Vitalite Butter & Margarine
Wik Butter & Margarine