Döhler to aquire Ezy Chef strengthening culinary innovation and manufacturing capabilities in Australia and New Zealand

Building on a successful strategic collaboration launched in 2025, Döhler Australia has signed an agreement to acquire Ezy Chef, a Melbourne-based provider of high-quality culinary solutions. The acquisition combines Ezy Chef’s advanced culinary development and strong customer partnerships with Döhler’s global innovation platform and comprehensive portfolio of natural ingredients, strengthening support for customers across Australia and New Zealand. Customers will benefit from enhanced local manufacturing capabilities and a broader portfolio, especially culinary solutions.

Strengthening culinary xxpertise and customer solutions

Ezy Chef has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality food solutions and customised product development. In addition to its expertise in customised sauces and ready-to-eat formats, the company is also known for specialised texture-modified food solutions that support healthcare and aged care nutrition.

Through the acquisition, Döhler Australia will significantly expand its capabilities in savoury applications, ready-to-eat formats and customised culinary offerings – complementing its expertise in natural ingredients and all-in-one food and beverage solutions.

“This acquisition marks an important step in strengthening our presence in Australia and New Zealand,” said Peter Gates, Managing Director at Döhler ANZ. “Ezy Chef has built an excellent reputation for culinary expertise and close customer collaboration. By combining these strengths with Döhler’s global capabilities, we are creating new opportunities to innovate and deliver even greater value to our customers across the region.”

Expanding local manufacturing capabilities

The integration also strengthens Döhler’s manufacturing footprint in Australia. As part of the transition, planning will begin to consolidate the current Heidelberg operations into Ezy Chef’s Broadmeadows facility, creating a more efficient and scalable production environment designed to support future growth and customer demand.

Döhler is scheduled to formally assume ownership on 1 April 2026. Following completion, the teams will focus on integration activities and planned investments at the Broadmeadows facility, further enhancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting future innovation in savoury and culinary solutions. With manufacturing locations in both northern and southern Australia, the strengthened footprint will improve supply flexibility and enable closer collaboration with customers throughout the region.