About

 

Australia’s Leading Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Food Importer and Distributor

Established in Australia in 1965, ABWFoods Australia is a third-generation, family-owned food import and distribution company with over five decades of industry expertise. What began as a small specialty nut roastery in Sydney has evolved into one of Australia’s leading importers and distributors of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and specialty food products.

Today, ABWFoods proudly supplies retail, wholesale, and foodservice partners across Australia and international markets with an extensive portfolio of premium local and imported brands.

 

Brief History

ABWFoods was founded by Abdul W. Afiouny in Sydney’s western suburbs in 1965. Initially a small retail outlet and nut roastery, the business quickly gained a reputation for supplying high-quality roasted nuts and specialised Middle Eastern food products to Australia’s expanding ethnic communities.

Within a decade, the company expanded into large-scale distribution, acquiring its first 4,000 sqm warehouse in Roselands. From these modest beginnings, ABWFoods grew to service retailers across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, establishing the foundation for a national distribution network.

Through continuous investment in infrastructure, manufacturing and logistics, ABWFoods expanded operations into a 7,000 sqm facility, consolidating roasting, confectionery manufacturing, warehousing and distribution under one roof.

What We Do:

 

ABWFoods imports, manufactures and distributes over 1,000 product lines across key grocery categories.

Core Categories:

  • Premium Nuts & Seeds (freshly roasted on-site)
  • Beans, Pulses & Grains
  • Dried Fruits
  • Exotic Spices
  • Tahina, Hommos & Halawa
  • Pickles & Olives
  • Fresh & Dried Dates
  • Halal Canned Meats
  • Canned & Ambient Grocery Products
  • Frozen & Perishable Foods
  • Nougat & Turkish Delight

We service major supermarket chains, independent retailers, specialty grocers and food service operators nationwide.

Brand Portfolio & Private Label

Our brand portfolio spans multiple retail and foodservice categories, including dry grocery, confectionery, frozen foods and specialty ethnic products.

ABWFoods develops and manages private label programs in partnership with retailers under brands including:

  • Greenleaf QF
  • King Coal
  • Nougat and Nut Co
  • Klassikos
  • Snaka’s

We also maintain exclusive distribution rights for several well-known international brands seeking structured representation in Australia.

Our expertise in sales, marketing and brand development has enabled multiple brands under our management to achieve strong market recognition within Australia’s multicultural grocery sector.

Objectives & Missions

Our objective is to remain Australia’s preferred Middle Eastern food importer and distributor while continuing to expand our product portfolio, strengthen global sourcing partnerships, and support the growth of our retail and foodservice customers.

With over six decades of industry experience, ABWFoods combines heritage, scale and operational excellence.

ABWFoods Australia — The Power Behind the Brand.