Australia
Riva Coffee was the fastest growing instant coffee brand in the Australian retail market in FY07/8.
In the Foodservice channel, Mocopan Fresh Coffee experienced very strong growth over the past 12 months with significant profit improvement.
Winning back McDonald’s in April, and extending contracts with corporate partners have contributed strongly to this result. The outlook remains very positive.
The Gravox brand in Australia continued to perform strongly.
Foodservice saw strong top-line growth in 2008, aided by the re-launch of Gravox within this channel
New Zealand
Growth continued with Instant Coffee sales increasing by 7.2% on last year. Robert Harris, our main fresh coffee, was re-launched in an innovative resalable pack format.
A significant revamp of the entire Robert Harris café chain served to revitalize and realigned the Robert Harris brand. Consumers now see the same consistent “core New Zealand’ theme of the brand, whether in a retail setting in supermarkets, in the hospitality sector such as hotels or Robert Harris café.
In New Zealand, an independent survey of retail customers (“Coalface”) ranked our sales force “Equal First” in customer service excellence.
Our premium Barista@Home brand won the Supreme Award at the 2008 New Zealand Coffee Festival and Award.
Café L’affare continued to perform strongly in its second year, delivering steady sales and profit growth.
Atomic Coffee Roasters also continued to strengthen its market position with an increasing accounts base in the premium café channel.
Improving on last year’s performance, Gregg’s Herb & Spice returned an 11.8% growth, improving on its leadership by widening its distribution base.
Cerebos Australia & New Zealand Financial Summary
Associated Companies
Dominion Salt highlights FY07/08
Dominion Salt has continued to grow, setting fresh records for tons sold, sales revenue and profit.
Expansion of salt sales into agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors in particular continue to boost performance.
Salpak highlights FY07/08
Salpak maintained its market leadership position and undertook major revamp of its salt packaging, which delivered improved consumer benefits and branding presence.
The Saxa brand also provided sponsorship to the Thyroid Foundation, and increased the awareness and benefits of iodized salt.