The World of Hospitality Issue 72 2026 | Page 68

CATERING

From Orchard to Finished Ingredient- PLENTY-

In a global hospitality market defined by provenance, integrity and consistency, Australian-made ingredients continue to carry a distinctive weight. For chefs, procurement teams and product developers across the UK and Europe, Australia represents more than distance; it signals clean environments, trusted supply chains and an agricultural heritage built on quality rather than scale.
It is in this landscape that Plenty Foods has quietly built its reputation.
Based in Queensland’ s South Burnett region- one of Australia’ s most productive agricultural food bowls, Plenty Foods brings over 40 years of food manufacturing heritage to the international stage. Today, the company exports to more than 15 countries, supplying premium oils and ingredients to food manufacturers, foodservice operators and increasingly, hospitality groups seeking reliable, highquality inputs.
At the centre of the offer is a simple proposition: pure, natural, and minimally processed ingredients that bring integrity to professional kitchens.
Plenty’ s range of cold-pressed oils reflects their philosophy. Macadamia, almond, walnut and other specialty oils are extracted and expeller pressed without heat or chemical intervention, preserving their natural flavour, nutritional profile and functional performance. For chefs, this translates into clean taste and versatility across both back-ofhouse preparation and front-of-house finishing.
What distinguishes Plenty, however, is not only its edible oil heritage, but its continued investment in innovation.
The company has recently commissioned Australia’ s first commercial superfine defatted nut powder facility, introducing a new category of high-protein, low-fat nut ingredients with improved functionality for bakery, snack, plant-based and prepared food applications, while maintaining the provenance and traceability increasingly demanded by global markets.
The combination of heritage manufacturing, modern processing capability and Australian provenance means ingredients that are consistent, nutritious and aligned with evolving growing expectations around natural, wholesome food.
Plenty knows that in an industry where menus evolve rapidly but quality must not fluctuate, they are judged not only on product, but on reliability and intent. Plenty Foods regards itself as a long-term partner to enterprises seeking ingredients that are dependable and distinctive. Their products are currently sold under multiple prominent private label brands in Australia and around the world.
From orchard to finished ingredient, the focus remains unchanged: simple, well-made products, grown and processed with care, and enjoyed in kitchens around the world.
sales @ plentyfoods. com. au + 61 7 4162 5660 www. plentyfoods. com. au
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