About us
Our values
If we could make our vision a mission in the consumption of carbs we absolutely would. But we know that our core values are greater than our waistlines.
La Madre’s vision is to be recognised as the most respected wholesale bakery in Australia. Our bakery is underpinned by our core values
Positivity + optimism
Teamwork + respect
Honesty + good communication
These core values are simply a part of who we are and how we aspire to go about our business every day with our customers, employees, suppliers and the wider community.
Meet the family
The La Madre Family is a team of skilled and passionate individuals. Collectively our team work tirelessly to produce products of a high standard, packed with care and delivered seven days a week throughout Victoria.
Tez Kemp
Managing Director + Owner
Anna Spurling
Strategy + Owner
Customer Care
Diana Latchford
Account Manager, Metro Melbourne
Madeline Rentsch
Customer Support
Geetha Thilanki
Customer Support
Bakery Managers
Rachel Gates
Quality Assurance Officer
Peter Jovanovski
Head Baker
Daniel Porter
Head of Pastry
Lyn Pickering
Finance Manager
BreadQuarters
BreadQuarters is home to the operational baking facility of La Madre. This state-of-the-art bakehouse was completed in February 2018 and is capable of operating 24 hours a day to produce artisan breads and sweet treats full of gracious goodness.
Sustainability
Lined with more than 250 solar panels, BreadQuarters is contributing to the global reduction of CO2 by saving over 170 tonnes of carbon emissions every year, renewing our commitment to the planet.
Over 250 solar panels – that’s nearly ¼ acre of solar panels
99KW of solar power - generating reliable clean energy
More than 30% of our energy needs
Through calculated growth and responsible business operations, La Madre will continue to provide a platform for job security and regional investment.
Waste Reduction
We bake to order so there is minimal food waste but any delicious loaves we do have are donated to those in need. We’re proud to partner with Geelong Food Relief to help minimise food waste from the bakery and provide food aid relief to disadvantaged members of the local community.
Food Safety
La Madre operates under strict HACCP and GMP principles, certified by Merieux NutriSciences. This extra level of assurance demonstrates our commitment to food safety and provides confidence to our customers. Our current HACCP and GMP certificate can be found here.
