OUR STORY
With just $210 in his pocket, Jack Dardalis, along with his family and friends, hand made their first batches of Dim Sims and Spring Rolls in the crowded confines of their West Footscray garage.
Displaying natural entrepreneurial spirit, Jack marketed these popular Asian inspired delights throughout the extensive network of fish and chip shops owned by his Greek compatriots.
Like many start-up businesses it was hard and unrelenting work out of a garage. As the business grew, Jack raced around Melbourne like a marathon runner to service all of his customers, so it only seemed natural to name the company, Marathon.
Today Marathon is Australia’s market leading producer of Dim Sims, Spring Rolls and Puffy Dogs in the Food Service and Retail channels.
Marathon continues to be owned and operated by the Dardalis family.
OUR MISSION
To provide Australians with tasty and high-quality snack foods.
OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
Marathon craft products that are made with the upmost quality to deliver tasty and value for money snacks.
SUSTAINABILITY
Marathon Food Industries proudly sends food waste to be turned into renewable energy
Marathon Food Industries is a member of APCO. As part of our membership, we are addressing the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines, implementing the 2025 National Packaging Targets, working towards ARL logos on pack.
COMMUNITY
Here at Marathon we believe in being involved in our local community, over the years Marathon has sponsored many grass roots sporting teams, school fundraisers and other community minded endeavours. We are always happy to support where possible.
Marathon partners with Foodbank. We donate food to this charity, assisting to support many Australian families in need.
OUR COMMITMENT TO AUSTRALIAN FARMERS
Since 1963 Marathon has continued to source locally grown produce wherever possible. Throughout the years Marathon has worked closely with Aussie Farmers thus building strong relationships to ensure continuity with both quality and supply throughout the year.
Our goal is to continue to produce new and innovative quality products here in Australia utilising the best locally sourced produce available.