Smallgoods producer D’Orsogna is celebrating 75 years of operation. From its beginnings as a butcher shop in 1949, the family-owned business now employs 800 people, producing cured and cooked whole and sliced hams, gourmet continental goods, bacon, and cooked sausages.
T. D’Orsogna Family Butcher opened on Stone Street, West Perth. D’Orsogna smallgoods moved from West Perth to its current Palmyra site in 1973.
D’Orsogna chair, Tony Iannello, said the longevity was a credit to the company’s founders, brothers Tommaso and Giovanni, and the second-generation family members who transitioned the company from a local food manufacturer into a significant national manufacturer and well-respected brand.
“The ongoing support of the D’Orsogna family, together with the loyal, committed staff, suppliers, customers and consumers have been behind this proud history.
“It’s also pleasing to now see the third generation of the D’Orsogna family becoming involved in the business,” said Iannello.
The WA premises at Palmyra, near the port of Fremantle, has been D’Orsogna’s home since 1973 and retains its head office status, staff and production. Nationally, production is complemented by its $65 million 11,000 square metre food manufacturing facility in Victoria, which was commissioned in 2019.
Iannello said the vision and hard work of the company’s family, board members and staff, all of whom shared a steadfast commitment to a food business focussed on producing and supplying quality products, many of which still honoured and reflected the Italian heritage of D’Orsogna’s founding fathers.
“While there have been challenges along the way, they’ve always been met with appropriate due diligence, reinforced by ongoing ethical family business values, and continued emphasis on product quality.
“D’Orsogna’s reputation nationally in business circles and beyond is second to none and the board, executive and staff have always prioritised integrity,” said Iannello.
Also core to D’Orsogna’s business is its dedicated product development team, constantly reviewing product offerings to develop new lines to meet market niches and consumer patterns.
D’Orsogna is currently continuing to invest in new and upgraded infrastructure to lift volume and quality at its Palmyra, WA and Merrifield, Victoria plants.
