Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co, Australia’s leading supplier of organic and natural meat, today announced its latest steps to continue the global expansion of its brands.
In order to focus on downstream initiatives including product development and entering new markets, Arcadian has sold its two rural properties to Australian family-controlled business Hewitt Cattle Australia (HCA). HCA will also take a minority stake in Arcadian as part of the broader deal.
Arcadian will leverage its core competencies to further consolidate its position as a leader in the global organic and natural meat industry, which in turn will provide greater support to the company’s existing and future producer partners. Arcadian already enjoys excellent support from over 120 organically certified suppliers, who will continue to be an integral part of the company’s growth.
Arcadian’s key domestic retail product, Cleaver’s Organic Meat, has been a favourite of Australian Customers for over 15 years. This product line is available through Coles and Woolworths stores as well as leading independent retailers. Arcadian will continue to use Cleaver’s to drive domestic growth and lead the brand development charge into global markets.
“We take a long-term view and have great confidence in the organic industry” said Arcadian founder and CEO Alister Ferguson. “We strongly believe that rapid growth in the organic segment will continue, and see evidence of this in a number of ways including the ongoing strength of the Cleaver’s brand.”
“If the market wants it, we will work to provide it.”
Arcadian is one of Australia’s great export success stories, with around 75% of sales attributable to offshore markets. In the United States, its largest export market, Arcadian has built partnerships with several major retailers, and the company is also continuing its expansion into high growth Asian markets.
Mick Hewitt, CEO of Hewitt Cattle Australia, believes this transaction will greatly benefit and advance the organic industry.
“This is a testament to the long-term viability of the organic grass-fed industry. We have partnered with Arcadian because we share a commitment to this industry and are prepared to invest in it.”
About Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co.
Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co. is a leading global supplier of premium quality certified organic and natural meat. It is a pioneer in the organic meat industry both in Australia and internationally.
Arcadian prides itself on a history of innovation, market leadership and creating award winning products to meet the changing demands of the market.
The company’s flagship Cleaver’s brand is the most successful organic meat brand in Australia. Cleaver’s is available in over 900 major Australian supermarkets and independent stores. Cleaver’s is also supplied to export markets, along with other brands that the company supports strongly.
Arcadian proudly maintains ‘year round’ supply of the highest quality organic & natural meat products to the domestic market and major customers in 9 countries. The company has twice won ‘Exporter of the Year’ in the Australian Organic annual awards.
Arcadian always maintains its commitment to the values of Australian family farming, the wellbeing of future generations and supplying premium quality certified organic & natural meat.
About Hewitt Cattle Australia
Hewitt Cattle Australia has emerged as one of Australia’s largest family run agricultural enterprises. HCA now operates properties in Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales and with a team 70 people, manages 85,000 head of livestock across 1.85 Million acres. The company was built from a one property family operation at Theodore 50+ years ago and while it has evolved into a different business today, the values which drive HCA remain the same.
HCA works hard to better its people, its animals and its industry. Every day actions and activities across the company, from the cattle yards to the board room are staunchly supported by family values, innovation and continuous improvement.
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