This is our story

From humble beginnings to becoming a pioneer food manufacturer trusted by businesses all over Australia. This is our story.

2019
Finalist
Australian Growth Company Awards

2019
Winner
KFC Lightbulb Award – Ethan Tan

2016
Finalist
Business Award
Finalist Innovation in Food Award
Finalist Business Excellence Award

2015
Winner Entrepreneur Award - Ian Young

2014
Finalist
New Product Award

2012
Winner
Innovation Award

Established in 1991

Mexex's journey began as a Mexican food commissary for three company owned restaurants supplying quality Mexican style sauces and Mexican food ingredients such as corn chips, beans and other imported lines. Originally known as Mexican Express, the company was established 1991 in South Australia by Ian Young.

Expansion lead by Quality

After the departure of the restaurants, Mexex ventured into catering at venues such as Sydney Showground, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Adelaide Showground. In 1995, due to the increased demand for cheese sauces and salsas, it gave Mexex the ability to move to a larger premise in Dudley Park. Over the next decade, Mexex launched cheese sauces and Nachos to Go into foodservice and retail both domestically and abroad and won a number of prestigious awards in the areas of quality and innovation.

Continuous Growth and Innovation

Mexex led the industry by its pioneering example. In 2007, Mexex developed and launched the first hot filled bulk bag cheese sauce in Australia and in 2010, the business acquired new technology, venturing into Aseptic processing. In 2012, Mexex re-branded the business from Mexican Express to Mexex with a purpose to broaden its product scope and business directly. In 2017, Mexex acquired the first Aseptic HFFS pouch line in Australia.

Today and Tomorrow

Today, Mexex operates 6 days a week with a highly capable team offering customers not only quality processing and products but also value added service that makes doing business enjoyable.

Mexex will soon celebrate its 30th anniversary. In the years to come, the company will keep investing in innovation and sustainability, and backed by its long experience, Mexex will strive to provide you, our valued customer, a seamless experience and the competitive edge to stay ahead.