Beef with local roots and global reach.
We believe the joy of eating is essential for a happy life.
This joy transcends borders and unites people through the simple pleasure of eating healthy, delicious food.
Our journey started in 1942 with the founding of NH Foods Group in Japan, a name that stands for excellence in the global food industry. Today, NH Foods Australia proudly upholds this legacy, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation.
Guided by integrity and driven by passion, we are unwavering in our commitment to quality. We source only the finest cattle from top Eastern Australian producers, ensuring our beef consistently exceeds the highest standards, delivering exceptional flavour and tenderness.
Our dedication extends beyond quality, we create exceptional experiences at every touchpoint, offering not just support, but partnerships built on trust and shared values.
Together, we bring the joy of remarkable eating experiences to consumers in Australia and around the world.
Our compass
Our mission to deliver joy is clear.
Our Compass guides our mission, goals, and values, ensuring we remain focussed on delivering the joy of eating through our exceptional Australian beef.
Beef built on integrity, innovation, and quality.
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Our goals
Sourcing the finest cattle, delivering premium beef, and championing sustainability are at the core of what we do. By driving innovation and nurturing team growth, we produce top-quality beef and provide exceptional service. This approach also allows us to uphold our environmental commitments, foster continuous improvement, and attract top talent for lasting success.
Our values
Our core values – integrity, continuous improvement, innovation, customer focus, and collaboration – are the foundation of everything we do. These principles inspire us to uphold the highest ethical standards, embrace growth and change, deliver exceptional service, and foster strong, enduring partnerships.
Our story began in 1942.
Founding
Yoshinori Okoso founded the Tokushima Meat Processing Plant in Tokushima-shi, Japan, marking the humble beginnings of NH Foods.
Merger
Merged with Torise Ham Co. Ltd, rebranded as Nippon Meat Packers Inc., and moved the headquarters to Osaka-shi, Japan, with a capitalisation of 703.2 million yen.
Expansion
After expanding into the USA in 1977, Nippon Meat Packers Australia Pty Ltd was established in Sydney, reinforcing our global presence in the beef industry.
Aquisition
Acquired Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd, now known as Oakey Beef Exports Pty Ltd, one of our premier processing facilities.
Evolution
Revolutionised beef production with the purchase of Whyalla Beef feedlot, creating an integrated system from production to marketing of fresh beef overseas.
Strengthening
Strengthened our processing capabilities with the acquisition of Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Australia), a renowned beef processor.
Completion
Acquired Wingham Beef Exports, completing the purchase of our key processing plants and further solidifying our position in the Australian beef industry.
Growth
Acquired Beef Producers Australia (BPA) in Sydney, expanding our footprint and reinforcing our operations in Australia’s growing market.
Relocation
Relocated Japan Headquarters to the current location in Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, to better serve our global operations.
Rebrand
Rebranded as NH Foods Ltd, reflecting our commitment to innovation and global reach.
Unification
Unified our group and corporate brand under the NH Foods name, signifying a new era of excellence.
Vision
Launched Vision 2030, our ambitious plan to unleash new potential for protein by the year 2030.
Milestone
Celebrated 80 years of excellence, innovation, and growth, marking NH Foods eight decades in the global food industry.