Australian Oilseeds Accelerates Growth with Expanded Distribution Across 1,000+ Woolworths Stores
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) has announced expanded distribution of its premium cold pressed oils at Woolworths, securing placement in over 1,000 retail locations across Australia. The distribution agreement includes four SKUs of the company's GEO branded Extra Virgin Non-GMO Canola oil and Non-GMO Extra Virgin Vegetable oil, available in sizes from 750ml to 4L.
This expansion follows the company's recent entry into the Chinese market and aligns with their strategic growth initiatives. The company is currently in discussions with additional retail chains in Australia and the United States to further expand distribution of their non-GMO cold pressed extra virgin vegetable oils.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) ha annunciato l'espansione della distribuzione dei suoi oli premium a freddo presso Woolworths, garantendo la presenza in oltre 1.000 punti vendita in Australia. L'accordo di distribuzione include quattro referenze degli oli Extra Vergine Non-GMO a marchio GEO, inclusi oli di colza e oli vegetali, disponibili in formati da 750 ml a 4 litri.
Questa espansione segue l'ingresso recente dell'azienda nel mercato cinese e si allinea con le loro iniziative strategiche di crescita. Attualmente, l'azienda è in discussione con ulteriori catene di distribuzione in Australia e negli Stati Uniti per ampliare ulteriormente la distribuzione dei loro oli vegetali extra vergine a freddo non-GMO.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) ha anunciado la expansión de la distribución de sus aceites premium prensados en frío en Woolworths, asegurando su colocación en más de 1,000 puntos de venta en Australia. El acuerdo de distribución incluye cuatro SKU del aceite de canola extra virgen no-GMO y aceite vegetal extra virgen no-GMO de la marca GEO, disponibles en tamaños de 750 ml a 4 L.
Esta expansión sigue a la reciente entrada de la empresa en el mercado chino y se alinea con sus iniciativas estratégicas de crecimiento. La empresa está actualmente en conversaciones con otras cadenas minoristas en Australia y Estados Unidos para expandir aún más la distribución de sus aceites vegetales extra virgen prensados en frío no-GMO.
호주 오일시드 홀딩스 (NASDAQ: COOT)는 우울워스에서 프리미엄 콜드 프레스 오일의 분배를 확장하며 호주 전역의 1,000개 이상의 소매 위치에 배치했다고 발표했습니다. 이 배급 계약에는 GEO 브랜드의 비GMO 유채 오일 및 비GMO 엑스트라 버진 식물성 오일의 4개 SKU가 포함되며, 크기는 750ml에서 4L까지 가능합니다.
이번 확장은 회사의 최근 중국 시장 진출에 이어지며, 전략적 성장 이니셔티브와 일치합니다. 회사는 현재 호주 및 미국의 추가 소매 체인과 협의 중이며 비GMO 콜드 프레스 엑스트라 버진 식물성 오일의 배급을 더욱 확대할 계획입니다.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) a annoncé l'expansion de la distribution de ses huiles premium pressées à froid chez Woolworths, assurant leur présence dans plus de 1 000 points de vente en Australie. L'accord de distribution comprend quatre références d'huile de colza extra-vierge non-GMO et d'huile végétale extra-vierge non-GMO de la marque GEO, disponibles en tailles de 750 ml à 4 L.
Cette expansion fait suite à l'entrée récente de l'entreprise sur le marché chinois et s'inscrit dans le cadre de ses initiatives stratégiques de croissance. L'entreprise est actuellement en discussion avec d'autres chaînes de distribution en Australie et aux États-Unis pour étendre davantage la distribution de ses huiles végétales extra-vierges pressées à froid non-GMO.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) hat die erweiterte Verteilung seiner Premium-Kaltpressöle bei Woolworths angekündigt und sichergestellt, dass sie an über 1.000 Verkaufsstellen in Australien erhältlich sind. Die Vertriebsvereinbarung umfasst vier SKUs des GEO Marken-Extra vergine Rapsöls und des nicht-GMO Extra vergine Pflanzenöls, erhältlich in Größen von 750 ml bis 4 l.
Diese Expansion folgt dem jüngsten Markteintritt des Unternehmens in China und ist Teil ihrer strategischen Wachstumsinitiativen. Das Unternehmen befindet sich derzeit in Gesprächen mit weiteren Einzelhandelsketten in Australien und den Vereinigten Staaten, um die Verteilung ihrer Kaltpressöle für Pflanzenöle mit nicht-GMO weiter auszubauen.
- Secured distribution in 1,000+ Woolworths stores across Australia
- Multiple SKUs (4) and package sizes accepted by major retailer
- Expansion into China market recently secured
- Ongoing discussions with additional retail chains in Australia and US
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Insights
The Woolworths distribution agreement marks a transformative milestone for Australian Oilseeds Holdings, potentially reaching millions of Australian consumers through 1,000+ retail locations. For a company with a market cap of
Woolworths commands approximately
The timing aligns with growing consumer demand for premium, non-GMO products, particularly in the healthy oils segment. Woolworths' acceptance of COOT's premium positioning validates the product quality and market potential. However, execution will be critical - maintaining consistent supply across 1,000+ locations requires robust logistics and production capabilities.
The company's multi-market strategy, combining Australian retail expansion with recent China market entry and potential US partnerships, indicates an aggressive growth trajectory. While promising, this rapid expansion could strain operational resources and working capital. The success of this distribution agreement will largely depend on:
- Maintaining product margins despite potential volume pricing pressures
- Securing sufficient production capacity to meet increased demand
- Effective marketing to drive consumer awareness and adoption
- Managing working capital requirements for expanded operations
For investors, this represents a significant validation of COOT's business model and growth strategy, though careful monitoring of execution metrics will be essential in coming quarters.
COOTAMUNDRA, Australia, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: COOT) today announced expanded distribution of its premium cold pressed oils at Woolworths, a major retailer in Australia with over 1,000 locations across the country. Four SKUs of the Company’s cold pressed GEO Extra Virgin Non-GMO Canola oil and its cold pressed GEO Non-GMO Extra Virgin Vegetable oil are now available at Woolworths locations in pack sizes ranging from 750ml to 4L.
“We are very pleased to partner with Woolworths to provide consumers greater access to our high-quality, sustainable and locally sourced oils,” said Gary Seaton, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited. “Our GEO brand exemplifies our mission by offering a unique range of products that significantly reduce the use of chemicals in farming and food production systems, creating a cleaner, healthier environment for all. This agreement, coupled with our recently announced expansion in China, demonstrates significant progress on our key strategic initiatives along with helping to accelerate our growth trajectory. We look forward to increasing our range of healthier GEO oils in Woolworths supermarkets throughout 2025.”
Australian oilseed investments is also in discussions with other retail chains in both Australia and the United States for supply of its unique range of non-GMO cold pressed extra virgin vegetable oils.
About Australian Oilseeds Investments Pty Ltd. Australian Oilseeds Investments Pty Ltd. is an Australian proprietary company that, directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, is focused on the manufacture and sale of sustainable oilseeds (e.g., seeds grown primarily for the production of edible oils) and is committed to working with all suppliers in the food supply chain to eliminate chemicals from the production and manufacturing systems to supply quality products to customers globally. The Company engages in the business of processing, manufacture and sale of non-GMO oilseeds and organic and non-organic food-grade oils, for the rapidly growing oilseeds market, through sourcing materials from suppliers focused on reducing the use of chemicals in consumables in order to supply healthier food ingredients, vegetable oils, proteins and other products to customers globally. Over the past 20 years, the Company’s cold pressing oil plant has grown to become the largest in Australia, pressing strictly GMO-free conventional and organic oilseeds.
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Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited
126-142 Cowcumbla Street
Cootamundra New South Wales 2590
Attn: Bob Wu, CFO
Email: bob@energreennutrition.com.au
Investor Relations Contact
Reed Anderson
(646) 277-1260
reed.anderson@icrinc.com
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