OUR STORY
TasteRite is a family-run business established by Julie Flatz in 1995. We represent Symrise Pty Limited and Hawkins Watts Australia Pty Ltd in the Queensland and Northern NSW market. We pride ourselves on the ability to connect with our customers with different ingredient suppliers through our extensive network to meet your needs.
In 2024, TasteRite became a division of Hawkins Watts Australia, furthering our capabilities and offerings to the Queensland market.
Julie has over 25 years experience in the Food Industry, originally in the New Zealand market then moving to Australia in 1993.
With the company portfolio expanding, Julie's husband, Peter Flatz, joined her in July 2000, bringing along with him his expertise in sales and management.
Together with Julie, they grew their business extensively while providing customers with exceptional service. Julie and Peter have both now stepped back from their roles, enjoying a well-deserved retirement.
Adrienne Heslin joined TasteRite in 2017. With 25 years of experience in the Australian Food Industry with a speciality in Technical Sales, she has become an integral part of the team.
As a tertiary-qualified Food Technologist, Adrienne is passionate about supporting her customers from early project stage through to product launch and beyond. Her sales experience is further enhanced by earlier roles in food manufacturing and technical fields.
