YOUR AUSTRALIAN
PET FOOD INGREDIENTS SOLUTIONS PARTNER
WHO WE ARE
and how we got here
In 1982, founder Simon Staughton invested in a small offal processing plant in Central Victoria, three hours from Melbourne. With a long family history of agriculture, Simon understood farming and resource production. The processing plant serviced one customer, one of the world's largest pet food manufacturers. At the time quality and freshness wasn't as prioritised, and Simon saw an opportunity to treat our pet food ingredients with respect and do better for our pets and the ingredients, with the goal of maintaining freshness and quality across the supply chain.
Using his incredible engineering mind, Simon created patented technology that rapidly chilled the pet food products coming out of the abattoir, giving Cool Off a reputation for producing the freshest pet food ingredients in Australia.
In 2008, Simon's son Edward Staughton took over as Managing-Director. Since those small beginnings, Cool Off has grown into an Australian regional success story, employing over 150 local staff, processing over 70,000t of raw materials per year, exporting to 11 countries throughout America, Asia and Europe and supplying specialty ingredients for premium pet food and treat manufacturing for Australia and international pet food manufacturers.
In 2023 Cooloff moved to establish itself as a direct to customer in the US, establishing a distribution arm Cool Off USA LLC within the United States.
In March 2024, the Staughton Family announced a partnership with BHJ. After rapid growth, the expertise and global connectivity of BHJ will be fundamental in continuing to service our partners, both domestically and overseas. BHJ has a long history as an international supplier of meat and fish raw materials for the food and pet food industries. BHJ is headquartered in Denmark and has processing facilities and offices in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australasia where we employee a total of more than 1200 employees.
At Cool Off, we believe that the right understanding and technological edge can lead our customers towards a unique product offering in a competitive market. We work with our customers to learn and evolve, crafting unique solutions for any pet food needs.
Meet the Team
With years of experience in the pet food ingredient game, our team is knowledgeable, flexible and loves working with our customers to craft individualised solutions for all your pet food needs.
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Fankhauser
Matt Fankhauser is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in the petfood and meats industry.
Throughout his career, Matt has worked with top companies in the industry, gaining a wealth of knowledge across all areas.He has a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges of the industry and is skilled in developing and executing strategies that deliver results.
Matt's passion for animals and commitment to quality have been key drivers of his success, with a strong background in pet nutrition. In addition, his expertise in meat processing and production has helped him to develop and implement innovative solutions that improve efficiency and quality in line with customers needs.
Commercial Manager
Marc Southgate
Marc has worked directly with both domestic and international clients in Australia's petfood and agriculture sectors for more than 20 years.
He is dedicated to delivering the most effective, personalied solutions for each and every customer.
Marc is passionate about being in the supply chain for pet food, ensuring that we are providing the greatest ingredients for our furry family members and that every ingredient matches the requirements of each customer.