Who we are
As butchers with a conscience, we deliver Australia's most high welfare produce. Guided by our values and commitment to what is right, we're here to lead positive change.

Where it all began

At Cannings, we are committed to serving and supporting our local community. We support local businesses with our fine range of Cannings condiments and hire our teams locally to our stores. We also love supporting our local communities with our "Cannings Community Sausage". We have an allocation each month available to worthy local community events, so reach out here to see how we can support your organisation. Once our allocation of free sausages has been exhausted, we do have a special offer to buy "Cannings Community Sausages" for eligible events. Find out more here.
Committed to our local community

It's been a passionate journey of education and adventure as we've researched and met some of Australia's best producers, on the hunt for high welfare, high quality produce at a price point that is accessible to everybody. We make the effort to meet our producers on their farms for an insight into their operation. The farm philosophy, how they raise and care for the animals, their logistics, supply chain and the abattoirs at which the animals are processed, are all critical factors that form the basis of the Cannings Selection Process.
Our selection process

In a world of confusing labels, misleading claims and general uncertainly around product provenance and welfare standards, it's nice to know that when you shop at Cannings, things are simple. Thanks to our considered selection process, our animals are true free range, cage free and happy animals from the south east regions of Australia. Our animals have never been administered growth hormones or routine antibiotics. We believe that high welfare, free range produce is the only honest and fair option.
Product integrity

That's right. Our mantra is CARE. We figure that if we handle every process, every customer, every staff member, every aspect of the business with care, then everything will fall into place. Did you know that as well as being certified carbon neutral, we also give back to the animal kingdom in the form of regular and ongoing donations to amazing charities such as Animals Australia, Humane Society, RSPCA Victoria, Sea Shepherd and the Australian Marine Conservation Society.
We actually care
Meet our team
Tap on any team member to hear more about them!
Paul
Kew Store Manager

Kew Store Manager
Paul
Matt
Hawthorn Store Manager

Hawthorn Store Manager
Matt
Andrew (AJ)
Malvern Store Manager

Malvern Store Manager
Andrew (AJ)
Oscar
Ivanhoe Store Manager

Ivanhoe Store Manager
Oscar
Harley
South Yarra Store Manager

South Yarra Store Manager
Harley
Dave
Tooronga Store Manager

Tooronga Store Manager
Dave
Tom
Toorak Store Manager

Toorak Store Manager
Tom
Courtney
Burwood Store Manager

Burwood Store Manager
Courtney
Jordan
Richmond Store Manager

Richmond Store Manager
Jordan
Mick
Kew Production Manager

Kew Production Manager
Mick
Jordan
Customer Enquiry Liaison

Customer Enquiry Liaison
Jordan
Tony
Relieving Manager

Relieving Manager
Tony
Tim
Logistics

Logistics
Tim
Jess
General Enquiries

General Enquiries
Jess
Jamie
Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager
Jamie
Simon
Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Simon
Donna
Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer
Donna
Caroline
Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer
Caroline
Sam Canning
Founder

Founder
Sam Canning

We are a B Corp!
When Cannings formed back in 2010, we knew we wanted to make a difference. This desire to 'leave the world a better place' is baked into Cannings DNA. So when we discovered there was a certification framework to help us structure and communicate this ambition, we were all over it. On March 10th, 2022, Cannings became a certified B-Corp and we hold this certification with great pride and honour. B-Corp measures and creates accountability on what our mission is designed to do (create positive change). 'Positive change' being defined by our commitment to raising the industry bar, using our business as a force for good and balancing our purpose and profits (not profit above all else). B-Corp requires ongoing recertification and the need for continual improvement across five key aspects of our aspects of our business. B-Corp certification is not the end-game and it's not a declaration of perfection - it's a benchmark on which we can base our perpetual desire to make things better!