1908
Born in Europe, raised in Australia. Gotzinger Smallgoods begins its life in Austria, just outside Vienna in 1908. The original owner migrates to Australia and begin producing European Smallgoods on the Gold Coast in the 1980s.
With its origins in Austria, the Gotzinger name has come a long way since 1908...
The original owners migrated to Australia in the 1980s and opened a smallgoods factory in Burleigh on the Gold Coast. The business enjoyed growth in the foodservice sector supplying hotels, restaurants and local delis. The business was sold in 2000 to Antony van der Drift. Antony had been involved in the Smallgoods industry his entire adult life, with his father owning one of Australia’s largest Smallgoods companies, Hans Smallgoods.
Antony expanded the business, opening the James Street Deli in Burleigh Heads where Gotzinger products were sold directly to the public. After great success and an ever growing customer base the Gotzinger factory moved to a purpose built facility in Yatala Queensland. Since the move in 2003, Gotzinger has been experiencing steady growth, entering the retail market with products available in major supermarkets across Australia. Staff employed by Gotzinger has grown over the years with over 100 people now employed by the business.
1965
Smallgoods have always run in the family…In Brisbane, Hans van der Drift starts producing continental Smallgoods. The company grows to become one of the largest Smallgoods manufactures in the country. Antony van der Drift works along side his Father and brothers to learn the craft of Smallgoods production.
1988
Antony van der Drift travels to Europe to further explore the Smallgoods trade in the small town of Frauental, Austria.
1989
Hans Smallgoods is sold in 1989. Hans van der Drift went on to diversify his business interests and Antony van der Drift subsequently takes a 10 year hiatus from food industry. His love of smallgoods, however, lives on.
2000
Antony and Lisbeth van der Drift purchase Gold Coast based Smallgoods Company Gotzinger Smallgoods reigniting his love for quality continental hams, bacon and wursts. Upon take over the company enjoys great success and out grows its Burleigh premises.
2002
Gotzinger begins retailing a selection of smallgoods at Coles supermarkets.
2002
Gotzinger begins retailing a selection of smallgoods at Woolworths supermarkets.
2004
Gotzinger Smallgoods relocates from Burleigh to a purpose built facility in Yalata, Queensland.
2010
Gotzinger begins retailing a selection of smallgoods at Costco supermarkets.
2015
Gotzinger ranked #1 in the Courier Mail's Ultimate Taste sausage competition. They write, "It’s so tasty. You smell it and you get all the spices. There’s a good whack of fat in there, but fat equals flavour and it’s a really delicious sausage."
2016
Gotzinger launched their new branding and line of retail packaging.
2022
In 2022 Gotzinger introduced their new food van for exhibitions and shows.
2022
Cameron Dick MP and Melissa McMahon MP for Macalister in Yatala to open the recently expanded facility, which is helping us deliver our quality Queensland products to domestic and international markets. Customers from around the globe cannot get enough of Götzinger Smallgoods’ gourmet products!
2022
Dan from Channel 9 showcases the best Oktoberfest sausage with Antony van der Drift.
2023
Gotzinger begins retailing a selection of smallgoods at Harris Farm markets.
Today
Gotzinger Smallgoods is Queensland’s largest Australian owned Smallgoods manufacturer. The company employs over 130 people around the country. Although the company has grown significantly over the past decade, Gotzinger continues to produce high quality, award winning Smallgoods the traditional way using original recipes and techniques.
Future
We look forward to future opportunities in national and international markets and are committed to produce the finest hams, bacon and wursts without compromising flavour and quality.
Provenance
We only use the best ingredients and the finest cuts of pork, beef and veal. You can taste the care we take from the meat we choose to the woodchips we use in our smokehouses. We are proud of the premium quality and delicious taste of every single Gotzinger product.
We source inspiration from many countries and cultures from around the world. We take your tastebuds on a journey from Austria, Munich, New York, Chicago, Spain, Great Britain, Hungary and India.
Wherever possible we use Australian pork in our production of smallgoods and supplement this source with pork from Denmark – which has one of the world’s highest quality standards for pork production. Our beef is 100% Australian as is all our chicken.
To get the best spices we have ventured far and wide which means some come from every corner of the planet. Our legendary smallgoods can be used in a wide range of dishes where bold flavour and high quality count.
Award Winning Smallgoods
See a complete list of awards
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2010 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, Inducted into the Smallgoods Excellence Hall of Fame |
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2007 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Place, Cold Meat Platter |
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2007 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland,Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods – First Prize, Platter Presentation |
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2006 |
Sydney Royal Show, Continental Sausages, Silver |
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2006 |
Sydney Royal Show, Leg Ham, Bronze, Leg Ham Boneless |
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2006 |
Sydney Royal Show, Continental Product, Silver, Continental Product?? |
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2006 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Place, Pre Cooked Scalded Sausages |
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2006 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Place, Cold Meat Platter |
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2005 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, First Prize Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods – Platter presentation |
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2005 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, Second Prize Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods – Boneless Leg Ham |
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2005 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, Second Prize Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods – Pre Scalded Sausage |
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2005 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, Third Prize Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods – Pre Scalded Sausage |
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2005 |
Sydney Royal Show, Gourmet Sausages, Bronze, Cheese Kransky |
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2005 |
Sydney Royal Show, Hams, Bronze, Leg Ham Boneless |
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2005 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Place, Cold Meat Platter |
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2004 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Prize, Boneless Leg Ham [Full Muscle] |
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2004 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, First Prize, Bacon and Smallgoods – Boneless Leg Ham |
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2004 |
Australian Meat Industry Council, Second Prize, Bacon and Smallgoods – Leg Ham on Bone |
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2003 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, Second Prize , Boneless Leg Ham |
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2003 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods – Third Prize, Pre Scalded Sausage |
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2002 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Prize, Platter Presentation |
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2002 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, Second Prize, Pre Scalded Sausage |
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2002 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Prize, Platter |
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2001 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Prize, Sausage Pre Cooked |
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2001 |
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Competition, First Prize, Platter |
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