Parkinson-based custom food specialist Kitchen Daddy provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions from recipe creation to packaging, playing a vital role as innovative Brisbane businesses pursue international growth.
Supporting Local Ambition
Brisbane’s reputation as a place for food and beverage businesses to turn ideas into reality is growing, supported by initiatives designed to help local companies expand globally. Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s (BEDA) Future Food Global Accelerator programme provides personalised support and connections with industry experts.
The month-long programme, running again in February 2025 and now in its eighth year, assists businesses in overcoming challenges on their path to global success. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner noted that the city’s food and beverage scene contributes significantly to Brisbane’s appeal as a place to live and work, adding that supporting local businesses to reach global audiences is a priority. Since beginning in 2018, BEDA’s Future Food Initiative has assisted over 400 businesses.
Parkinson’s Custom Food Specialist
Kitchen Daddy, located in Parkinson, contributes to this local capability. The company works closely with clients, managing the entire food manufacturing process. This includes developing recipes, producing the food, organising packaging, and even providing consultancy on supply chains and purchasing. Kitchen Daddy focuses on using natural ingredients and creating customised products tailored to client needs, investing in research and development rather than offering generic solutions like larger factories.
The team features an executive chef with experience in top Tokyo restaurants, bringing special expertise to recipe development, particularly in authentic Japanese cuisine. However, they also create popular dishes from around the world. Kitchen Daddy produces items under its name, such as Cauliflower Cheese Croquettes and Southern Style Tenders, as well as specialised Japanese products like Karaage Chicken and Pork Korokke through its Kyoto brands.
Their modern facility in Parkinson can handle both small custom orders and large-scale production, delivering shelf-stable, chilled, or frozen food solutions for commercial and institutional food service outlets. They also manage private and white label packaging, ensuring compliance with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
Brisbane’s Strategic Advantage
Brisbane offers distinct advantages for manufacturers aiming to enter international markets. According to BEDA’s State of the City report, the city’s advanced manufacturing sector is growing five times faster than the national average. Its location provides direct access to the vast Asia-Pacific market, which represents a $90 trillion GDP and nearly half of global trade.
Australia’s largest Valencia orange grower, Grove Juice, is participating in the 2025 Future Food Global Accelerator cohort. The company chose Brisbane as its headquarters, attracted by the city’s skilled workforce and closeness to major ports. Grove Juice CEO Greg Quinn explained their efficient process, noting that citrus picked one day can be juiced the next and shipped shortly after.
He described Brisbane as an excellent city for growing a world-class business due to its location and skilled workers. Mr Quinn also stated that joining the Future Food Initiative will provide connections with experts and resources to speed up growth and help the company expand into new markets globally, positioning Grove Juice well for opportunities like the Brisbane Olympics.
Published Date 15-February-2025
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