Established as a family-owned meat wholesaler in 1953, Kilcoy Global Foods has grown to become one of the world’s top food solutions producers recognised for quality and innovation.
Even though we’re now a global business, our commitment to our local communities remains at the core of what we do.
1953
Kilcoy Pastoral Company (KPC) is established by the Kennedy family in Kilcoy, Queensland to supply beef to local butchers.
2013
Hosen Capital acquires KPC and begins the journey to become Kilcoy Global Foods.
2014
Hosen Capital purchases Ruprecht Company in the U.S. Established in 1860, Ruprecht is Chicago’s oldest operating beef processing company.
2015
Hosen Capital purchases Weidao Foods in China. With Ruprecht and KPC, these businesses become known as Kilcoy Global Foods (KGF).
Together, they begin their transformation into a fully integrated food solutions company.
Together, they begin their transformation into a fully integrated food solutions company.
2017-2019
In 2017, KGF expands its capability with a $120M+ plant upgrade at Kilcoy now recognised globally as a state-of-the-art processing facility.
In 2018, the grain-fed team develops a portfolio of brands that reflect a growing offering of premium grain-fed beef to diverse global markets.
In 2018, the grain-fed team develops a portfolio of brands that reflect a growing offering of premium grain-fed beef to diverse global markets.
In 2019, KGF acquires meal solutions business Greenswift China, expanding its reach and capability.
2021
KGF launches The Hub in partnership with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), a purpose-built innovation centre. Located on the Sunshine Coast, it is the first of its kind in Australia.
The Jade Pure Wagyu brand is introduced as an exclusive pure-bred program with full lifecycle traceability.
KGF acquires Hardwicks in Kyneton, broadening the group’s capabilities from grain-fed beef to include high quality grass-fed beef and smallstock categories: lamb, hogget, mutton and goat. Established in 1973, Hardwicks is one of Victoria’s major meat processing plants.
2022
KGF acquires Lance Creek, a processing facility situated in some of the most productive beef farming country in South Gippsland, Victoria. The facility undergoes significant upgrades to meet KGF standards of excellence.
Kilcoy Butchery is purchased and refurbished to give back to the local community and surrounding areas. Established in 1953, the butchery has built a great legacy for quality produce over the years.
Kilcoy Butchery is purchased and refurbished to give back to the local community and surrounding areas. Established in 1953, the butchery has built a great legacy for quality produce over the years.
2023
Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions is completed: a state-of-the-art value-add manufacturing facility with capabilities in multi-protein, raw and cooked food solutions for both domestic and export customers.
The facility is home to the brand Few & Far, providing game-changing protein and meal solutions based on the principles of fresh, natural, healthy and convenient.
Kilcoy Nutrition launches, offering a range of premium beef organ food supplements for human and animal health.
Kilcoy Global Foods is officially certified as a carbon neutral organisation by Climate Active for its Australian business operations at its Kilcoy facility and Birtinya corporate office.
2024
Coming Soon:
The Modern Butcher retail outlet opens at Bells Creek.
