Contract Food Co-Manufacturing
Brisbane
Maltra Foods is an Australian-owned contract co-manufacturing food business delivering food and beverage manufacturing solutions for cafés, retailers, and foodservice brands. From its early focus on café supply, the company has expanded to work with some of the most recognised retail and hospitality businesses in Australia and abroad, including supporting the needs of Brisbane food companies looking for reliable, scalable production.
With three operating facilities across Australia and a fourth facility opened in 2023, Maltra Foods continues to grow its manufacturing capability. Backed by more than 100 staff and experience across thousands of formulations, the business provides flexible support for brands seeking an established partner in food and beverage contract manufacturing.Brisbane's food and beverage scene is thriving — from health and wellness brands to café suppliers. If you're a Queensland brand looking to develop or scale a food or beverage product, we can help.
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What we manufacture for Brisbane brands
Powders
- Sports nutrition (protein powders, pre-workouts, collagen, meal replacements)
- Hot beverages (hot chocolate, chai, coffee syrups, superfood lattes)
- Cold beverages (frappe bases, iced teas, milkshake bases)
- Baking mixes
- Soft serve and frozen yoghurt powder bases
- Sweeteners
Liquids
- Smoothie purees
- Milkshake toppings
- Dessert sauces and toppings
- Flavoured syrups
- Natural syrups
We support gluten-free, vegan, halal and kosher product claims.
Food manufacturing in Brisbane and Queensland
Queensland’s agricultural supply chain was valued at an estimated $33.88 billion in 2023-24 (Trade and Investment Queensland). The state grows most of Australia’s bananas and macadamias, according to the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. Brisbane also has food research on its doorstep. The Health and Food Sciences Precinct at Coopers Plains brings together scientists from the Queensland Government, CSIRO and the University of Queensland, along with a food-grade pilot plant. Maltra Foods manufactures at our [Molendinar, Gold Coast – confirm] facility in South East Queensland, so Brisbane brands work with a local partner and avoid interstate freight.
HOW WE WORK
You share your product concept, requirements and pay the development fee
Our R&D team develops your formulation and provides samples
We refine based on your feedback until approved
We confirm pricing and minimum order quantity
Production begins and finished goods are delivered
You share your product concept, requirements and pay the development fee
Our R&D team develops your formulation and provides samples
We refine based on your feedback until approved
We confirm pricing and minimum order quantity
Production begins and finished goods are delivered
Why Brisbane Brands Work With Us
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We've manufactured food and beverage products since 1997, with thousands of formulations developed for retail and foodservice brands.
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One partner for formulation, production, packaging and delivery. Fewer handovers, faster outcomes.
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HACCP-certified facilities with rigorous quality control on every batch.
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Known for fast turnaround. Share your brief and timeframe — we'll map a schedule and hit it.
“By identifying new sales channel opportunities and leveraging best in class industry insights and product formulations, provided by the Maltra team has been pivotal in our shared successes to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We deliver Australia-wide, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
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We manufacture sports nutrition powders, hot and cold beverages, baking mixes, soft serve bases, sweeteners, smoothie purees, syrups and dessert sauces.
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Yes. We offer sachets, canisters, pouches, rewind bags and jars.
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MOQs vary depending on product type, format and packaging. Share your brief and we'll confirm quantities.
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Our facilities hold HACCP certification. We support gluten-free, vegan, halal and kosher product claims.
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Get in touch with your product concept and requirements. Our team will walk you through capability, pricing and next steps.
