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.
Timeline
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 van der Drift purchases 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.
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