Our story
At Cheeky Foods, we are passionate about sharing the beauty, diversity, and flavours of Latin America with Australia. Our journey began with a vision to bring an immersive cultural experience through the rich and authentic tastes of Colombian and Latin food.
Since our establishment in Melbourne in 2009, we have successfully overcome challenges. Cheeky Foods is the biggest importer of authentic Latin American products in Australia. We offer the widest variety of products, including frozen fruits and vegetables, corn flours, coffee, soft drinks, snacks, liquor, seasonings, and kitchen/homeware utensils among others. Furthermore, we take pride in providing an extensive distribution network that spans across Australia, encompassing major cities such as Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve as a reassuring presence for Latin Americans living in Australia, who may feel nostalgic about being far from home, offering them an easily accessible taste of their familiar flavours.
Simultaneously, we aim to introduce Australians to the rich and diverse tapestry of Latin American cuisine and actively integrate it as a part of their culinary experiences, encouraging them to embark on a gastronomic journey that embraces the vibrant and authentic tastes of our region.
Through our commitment to bridging cultural gaps and celebrating the joy of shared culinary tastes, we strive to create a community where the fusion of Colombian and Australian flavours becomes a valued part of gastronomic exploration.
Our Journey
2009 Start
Established in Melbourne, VIC.
2010 Frozen Food
Received our first shipment of frozen food products.
2010 Distribution
Expanded our presence with new locations in QLD & NSW.
2012 Portfolio
Broadened our range to include everyday products.
2013 E-commerce website
Launched online shopping platform for customer convenience.
2013 Frozen Products Expansion
Expanded our frozen product offerings by 65%.
2015 New portfolio
Introduced dry products to diversify our range.
2016 Soft drinks
Received our initial shipment of refreshing beverages.
2018 New Warehouse
Enhanced our inventory capacity with the addition of a new warehouse.
2019 Celebrate a decade
Proudly celebrated our 10th anniversary of operation.
2020 New partners & distributors.
Australia's distributor for Juan Valdez, Noel, Alpina, & Licores de Caldas.
2023 Bolstering local ties.
Strengthening ties with local suppliers & supporting local production.
Expanded Warehouse Capacity
As the demand for Latin American products grew, so did our commitment to providing a wide selection to our customers. We expanded our warehouses capacity in other states, allowing us to stock more authentic products and ensure their availability whenever you need them.
