About Us

About Us

Swiss heritage meets Australian quality. Over 100 years of cured meats expertise.

Our Story

Spiess Australia began its operation in 1996 under the strict supervision of its parent company Spiess Schiers AG in Switzerland. Our parent company has over 100 years experience in the production of high quality Smallgoods, which was established 1906 and is the largest Air Dried Manufacturer in Switzerland with a further facility in France.

At the Spiess Australia factory, Swiss & European tradition and Australian quality go hand-in-hand. We are the only dedicated Air Dried producer in Australia with a modern up-to-date drying facility which was purpose built in 2009. We continually invest in state-of-the-art European manufacturing equipment to keep improving and expanding our product range.

All our products are prepared using traditional recipes and the finest quality Australian Meat. We work directly with some of Australia's leading Pork and Beef producers where we can show traceability from the farm to the finished article. We have long term agreements in place for the procurement of all our meat to ensure consistent product each and every time.

The factory has a processing area of 2,000 square meters with an additional 2,000 sqm left for future expansions. Temperature and climate control in all areas are electronically monitored and maintained at all times to ensure consistency and quality of our meat specialties.

Spiess Australia facility

Why Spiess

Only dedicated Air Dried producer in Australia
Purpose-built drying facility constructed in 2009
State-of-the-art European manufacturing equipment
Direct partnerships with leading Pork and Beef producers
Full traceability from farm to finished product
4,000 sqm facility with room for expansion
Electronically monitored temperature and climate control
Five star manufacturer with export license

Certifications: Five Star Manufacturer · Export License No. 919 · AQIS ME 144 · HACCP Certified

Our Journey

A Legacy Built Over Generations

1906

Swiss Origins

Spiess Schiers AG is founded in Switzerland, beginning over a century of mastery in air-dried and cured meat production. The company grows to become the largest air-dried manufacturer in Switzerland, with a further facility in France.

1996

Arriving in Australia

Spiess Australia opens its doors, bringing Swiss expertise and traditional European recipes to Australian shores. Operations begin under the strict supervision of its Swiss parent company, ensuring uncompromising quality from day one.

2009

Purpose-Built Facility

A state-of-the-art, purpose-built drying facility is constructed — the only one of its kind dedicated to air-dried meats in Australia. With 4,000 sqm of space, electronically monitored climate control and room for future expansion, it sets a new standard.

Today

Australian Heritage, World Class Quality

Spiess Australia partners directly with leading Australian Pork and Beef producers, guaranteeing full farm-to-table traceability. Exporting to over 15 countries, Spiess carries the best of both Swiss tradition and Australian provenance to the world.

100%

Australian Pork & Beef

Sourced from leading Australian producers

Full

Farm-to-Table Traceability

Every product traceable to its origin

97–99%

Made in Australia

Australian ingredients in every product