Spice wholesale from a small unit with local deliveries

Restaurants, caterers, grocers, butchers, bakeries and small food manufacturers who need steady supply and larger pack sizes.

Wholesale price per kilo or carton, with blends and custom packs earning higher margins. Delivery runs and standing weekly orders help build reliable income.

• Stock control and ordering
• Negotiating with suppliers and customers
• Food safety and hygiene habits

• Local council food business registration and premises fit-out standards, which vary by state and council
• If you import directly, check Department of Agriculture biosecurity and import rules and FSANZ requirements
• Food Standards Code labelling, allergen controls and traceability or recall plans
• Public liability, product liability and stock insurance, plus workers compensation if you hire
• Cash tied up in stock and slow-paying customers
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Startup costs depend heavily on whether you buy a vehicle new or used, or start with a leased or second-hand van

Startup costs are typically around $70,000 to $180,000, depending on your unit and fit-out, how much stock you hold, and whether you buy a vehicle new or used or start with a leased or second-hand van. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your customer base, range and delivery area. Expect to spend at least about 30 hours a week. Watch cash tied up in stock and slow-paying customers. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit.

Check council food business registration and premises fit-out standards, which vary by state. If you import directly, check biosecurity, import and FSANZ rules. Also check labelling, allergen and traceability requirements, insurance, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.