Golden Circle is a subsidiary of US-based Kraft Heinz, based in Brisbane, Queensland. Its main operations are food processing. Golden Circle was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in 2010, for its significant contribution to the economy of Queensland through the processing of food products, notably fruit and vegetables.[1]
Beginnings
Golden Circle began operations in 1947 after construction of the main canning factory at Northgate was completed.[2] The new facility was opened on 28 October 1947 by the then Premier of Queensland, the Hon Edward Hanlon in the presence of 1500 people including 500 Sunshine Coast fruit growers who arrived on a special train.[3] The company was originally called 'Queensland Tropical Fruit Products', with 'Golden Circle' used as their brand name.[4]