Really Good People is a food distribution business founded in 2020 by Joanne Malatesta—right at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdowns, a time when our collective focus on dinner choices intensified.

Social media shifted from showcasing shopping sprees to recreating dishes from the world’s best chefs.

Home bakers and gourmet grocery shoppers alike found their habits transformed.

Meanwhile, Melbourne’s hospitality industry shut down, and restaurateurs adapted—moving from plating food to packaging it in jars.

With so many new products entering the market, it made sense to build a new kind of distribution business. That’s where Really Good People comes in—a food distributor with a carefully curated portfolio of products.

We quickly gained a reputation as the distributor with “all the cool stuff.”

Today, we have a team of sales reps on the road and operate across Australia and New Zealand. We represent over 40 brands and have market reach across specialty, independent, and major grocery.

Really Good People believes in the power of community—connecting producers, retailers, and consumers through a shared passion for food and creativity.
Our ability to spot trends and nurture innovation makes us a trusted partner in the industry.

We’re more than a distributor—we’re a brand that champions collaboration, quality, and the next big thing.