Our Story
Panamex was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1987 with a clear vision: to market high-quality, own-branded products across the Pacific. Over the past four decades, we have evolved into a trusted international partner, expanding our own brands and product portfolio while building strong, long-term relationships with leading partner brands we proudly represent. Today, Panamex has an established presence across the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian Oceans, with continued global expansion firmly on the horizon.
Nearly Four Decades of Trusted FMCG Partnerships
Panamex started in 1987 in Sydney to market its own brand products to the Pacific markets.
Panamex signed distribution agreements with Heinz-Wattie’s and Tip Top Ice Cream.
Campbell Brothers Limited – a diversified Australian based company with worldwide operations – purchased Panamex Pacific in 1999.
Expanded our operation with a manufacturing business in Papua New Guinea in 1999 to cater for the local market, manufacturing non food items.
Panamex purchased Burns Philp San Francisco Ingredients trading business.
Panamex purchased MC International distribution business in American Samoa.
Panamex was acquired by private investors and transitioned from the corporate umbrella of ALS Limited. With a strategic focus on maximising growth opportunities within existing markets, Panamex is now expanding its geographical presence into other aligned markets worldwide.
Panamex signed distribution agreements with Fonterra, Heinz and Softlove.
Panamex opened a branch office in Reunion Islands and signed distribution agreements with Kraft and Softex.
Panamex opened a branch office in Guadeloupe to support its global expansion.
Panamex signed distribution agreements with Bluebird in Papua New Guinea, American Samoa and the Solomon Islands.
Panamex signed distribution agreements with Bon Aroma Coffee in Papua New Guinea.
Panamex signed distribution agreements with Kraft Heinz branded canned meat in Hawaii.
Panamex signed distribution agreements with Kraft Heinz branded canned meat in the USA and introduced Panamex Social Licence.
Panamex introduced Project Pink with a continued commitment to support Breast Cancer research in our communities.
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We have a deeply rooted presence in the markets and countries where we operate, with end-to-end functions and dedicated teams led by BU managers servicing these markets.
Business Unit Heads:
Papua New Guinea: Erich Illemann
Pacific / USA: Stephen Precious
French/Latin territories: Florence Dollin