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Our History

From a humble family grocer on the street of Melbourne to a company with businesses in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada and Japan, Oriental Merchant is always committed to bring authentic Asian foods to new frontiers.

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Today

2016

Launch of Culinary Hub

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd set up the Culinary Hub to educate and inspire food lovers on authentic Asian cooking through collaborating with like-minded individuals such as chefs, media and trade partners.

Culinary Hub Australia

2012

Teams Up with Asian Inspirations

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd teams up with Asian Inspirations to open the gateway of authentic Asian cuisines to food lovers by sharing trustworthy Asian recipes and creating the cutting-edge experience.

Asian Inspiration Event

2007

Joining APCO

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd becomes a member of The Australian Packaging Covenant Organization (APCO) to reduce the harmful impact of packaging on the Australian environment.

APCO Logo

2004

GMP and HACCP Certification

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd achieved Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification in Australia to meet the requirements of Codex Alimentarius Alinorm: 2003/13A (HACCP) for effective control of food safety.

HACCP and GMP Certification Logo

2000

First Supply to Food Service in Australia

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd entered food service supply chain in Australia.

Dining Table with lots of food.

1998

First Supply to Metcash and IGA Supermarkets

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd commenced supply to Metcash and IGA Supermarkets.

IGA Logo photo.

1995

First Purpose-built Warehouse

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd constructed its first purpose-built warehouse in Laverton North, Victoria.

Oriental Merchant Warehouse Photo

1993

First Supply to Coles Supermarkets

Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd commenced national supply to Coles Supermarkets.

Coles Supermarket Photo

1990

Launch of Asian Foods Category in Safeway Supermarkets

With the rising awareness of Asian cuisines, Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd pioneered the launch of the Asian Foods Category with Safeway Supermarkets in Victoria.

Lady picking up item in asian foods section.

1990

Incorporation of Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd

Hong Oriental Food merged with China Merchants, forming Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd. Since then, Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd has expanded its operation to encompass wholesale, distribution and the marketing of authentic Asian groceries.

Oriental Merchant Building

1988

First Supply to Safeway Supermarkets

Hong Oriental Food commenced supply to Safeway Supermarkets in Victoria, being the first Asian supplier to any Australian mainstream supermarket at the time.

Safeway Supermarket Photo

1975

Incorporation of Hong Oriental Food

The Yiu family of grocers from Hong Kong opened their business on Little Bourke Street (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), namely Hong Oriental Food, as one of the pioneers in the 20th century that introduced the trade of Asian groceries to Australia.

Hong Oriental Asian Supermarket photo

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Find out how Oriental Merchant brings the wonders, varieties and flavours of Asian cuisine to the world.

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