Our Story
Proud to be offering delicious’, wholesome foods for people looking to make healthier eating easier and always enjoyable.
Our core purpose is to make people's lives easier and more enjoyable via great tasting, affordable and convenient, wholesome snack and meal solutions.
Founded in 1980 by Michael Pels—who remains the owner and Managing Director—Real Foods operates a thriving manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia, employing about 100 people.
The company’s delicious breakthrough came in 1997 with the launch of CORN THINS™—a range of golden, irresistibly crunchy crispbreads crafted from popped grains of corn. Naturally gluten free, proudly non-GMO, and bursting with moreish, popcorn flavour, CORN THINS™ products quickly won hearts for delivering the satisfying taste of popcorn in a light, wholesome format.
Whether savoured solo, topped with creamy avocado or zesty hummus, or used as a base in inventive gluten-free recipes, CORN THINS™ slices are as versatile as they are crave-worthy. Affordable, nourishing, and delightfully crisp—they’re your pantry’s secret weapon for snack-time brilliance for the whole family.
Our Vision
We are a company devoted to creating delicious, affordable, high-quality food products that not only nourish the body but bring joy to every bite—enhancing the health and well-being of people around the world.
Our pioneering spirit inspires us to explore new markets and craft innovative products that reflect our strategic principles and food philosophy—where taste, texture, and enjoyment are just as important as nutrition.
With passion and pride, we challenge the status quo of meal creation and snacking. Our mission is to lead the market with CORN THINS™ products that surprise and delight—whether topped, dipped, enjoyed straight from the pack, or in a creative recipe or meal idea.
Food Philosophy
Delicious, wholesome food that makes every day healthy eating easy for the whole family.
Always gluten free, always non-GMO, never any artificial preservatives, colours or flavours.
Statements & Certification
It is the policy of Real Foods to ensure that every product manufactured is free from any Genetically Modified Ingredients.
Real Foods have asked for and received assurances from our suppliers of maize, soybeans, rice, buckwheat, millet, sorghum, sesame seeds, chia seed, seasonings and sunflower oil that none of the products sourced from them contain genetically modified organisms.
Maize and soybeans are the foods most subject to genetic modification in the United States and are therefore of primary concern. None of our Maize or soybeans are sourced from the United States. Real Foods have implemented a rigid Vendor Assurance Program, requiring written confirmation from each supplier, that the ingredients supplied are free from Genetic Modification. Further to this, we conduct random sampling of our raw materials and have these samples tested by an independent laboratory to confirm the genetic status of the raw materials purchased, are GMO free.
Real Foods recognises that this issue is of concern to many worldwide. We strongly support the principle that the consumer has the right to make an informed choice as to whether they wish to consume foods containing genetically modified ingredients. We therefore support full and comprehensive labelling of all food products containing genetically modified ingredients.
We will continue to make regular, ongoing inquires of our suppliers in order to stay informed of the possible presence of any GMO ingredients and if necessary, to switch our source of supply so that those products which are GMO-free remain so.
Real Foods manufacture a variety of traditional and flavoured CORN THINS™ products, and 1 rice cake product – RICE THINS Wholegrain. All these products are gluten free and non-GMO.
Real Foods recognizes that it is important for our consumers who have been medically diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, or have dietary concerns about gluten, to have accurate information to help make informed choices about our products. It is Real Foods policy to ensure that our products are gluten free and to clearly identify the Gluten Free status of our products.
Real Foods have implemented a rigid Vendor Quality Assurance Program, requiring detailed written confirmation from each supplier, that ingredients supplied are free from gluten. Further to this, we conduct random sampling and independent testing of finished products to confirm our products are gluten free.
We will continue to make regular, ongoing inquires of our suppliers in order to stay informed of the possible presence of any gluten and if necessary, to switch our source of supply to ensure our gluten free status is maintained.
The following products manufactured by Real Foods contain no known allergens:
- Real Foods CORN THINS™ Original
- Real Foods CORN THINS™ Multigrain
- Real Foods RICE THINS™ Wholegrain
The following products manufactured by Real Foods contain allergens as identified beside each product:
- Real Foods CORN THINS™ Soy, Linseed and Chia: Soybean
- Real Foods CORN THINS™ Organic With Sesame: Sesame Seeds
- Real Foods CORN THINS™ Tasty Cheese: Milk & Soy
- Real Foods CORN THINS™ Sour Cream & Chives: Milk & Soy
Real Foods respects the environment and accepts our responsibility to conduct all our activities with due concern for the environment.
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business operations, while continuing to provide high quality products and services that meet consumer and customer needs.
In addressing environmental issues we shall:
- Comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and standards
- Seek continuous improvement; via planning ways to further enhance our energy efficiency and working to minimise the generation, and environmental impact, of waste on land, air and water.
- Ensure that significant plant and process changes are assessed in advance to prevent adverse environmental impacts
- Act as an environmentally responsible neighbour
- Implement corrective actions in a timely manner
- Minimise, wherever practicable, the environmental impact of packaging while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Give preference throughout our business to purchasing products and materials made of recycled content if these products and materials satisfy current performance, safety, regulatory and cost requirements.
Managers are responsible for ensuring that the commitments of this policy are met and adequate resources are made available; that employees are made aware of this policy, are appropriately trained and encouraged to fulfil their environmental responsibilities. All employees have a responsibility in achieving the goals of this policy.
Managing Director
Michael Pels
September 2016
Real Foods manufacture 4 varieties of Regular (unflavoured) CORN THINS™ products, one variety of RICE THINS™ (Wholegrain), and CORN THINS™ Minis Original, which are all certified Kosher and Pareve. Flavoured CORN THINS™ variants (crispbreads & Minis) are not Kosher certified. Our manufacturing division meets the requirements of The N.S.W. Kashrut Authority both in manufacturing practices as well as using Kosher ingredients, e.g. Kosher approved sunflower oil. This is verified with the KA logo on the packaging of each of our products.
Real Foods has been certified to SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing (Ed. 8.1). This includes certified HACCP based food safety plans.
Additionally Real Foods has been certified to SQF Quality Code; Edition 8.1. This includes a comprehensive Quality Management System
SQF is a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) internationally recognised Food Quality and Safety standard.
