About us
At Able Foods, we believe that everyone deserves the right to a life of independence and joy, and we know how important food is in delivering that.
This means that older Australians, Australians with disabilities, and the care network that supports them have a food partner who always keeps their needs front of mind in every decision.
Our dedicated team understands what it means to create meals that cater to our client’s unique needs. Through years of experience, we also know how to best manage both the NDIS and Aged Care (HCP) processes.
Our menu is specially designed with nutrition guidelines that don’t sacrifice great taste, and our services are delivered with genuine care from a team who are experts in the NDIS and aged care landscape.
It’s our mission to enable healthier, happier and more independent lives for each and every ability.
At Able Foods, we make food with purpose.
What sets us apart
Specialist NDIS and HCP provider
Passionate & knowledgeable team
Purpose-led social impact
Our values
Equitable access
Continuous connection to the community
Independence, choice, and control
Long-term sustainable impact
Improvement and innovation
Inclusive and healthy workplace
Our story
2014
Hit 100 is established to provide a meal delivery service for diabetes treatment and prevention.
2017
Hit 100 enters the NDIS space as it begins to roll out across Australia to increase access and choice of healthy, home-delivered meals to people with disability.
2019
Hit 100 rebranded as Kinela to better reflect the mission to democratise healthcare and change the game so that everyone has access to better health.
2020
Paralympic Gold Medalist Dylan Alcott OAM and current CEO Spencer Ratliff co-found Able Foods to shake up the ready-made meal space for NDIS participants including a first in market texture modified range.
2021
Able Foods is acquired by Kinela, Australia’s leading innovator in disability healthcare. The Kinela meal delivery business begins operating as part of the Able Foods brand, bringing together two of the strongest brands in the business.
2022
Able Foods is acquired by a values-aligned investor, For Purpose Investment Partners (FPIP), which allows our business to scale with a focus on delivering greater social impact to our clients.
2023
We branch into Aged Care through Home Care Packages extending our service to include older Australians. We’re now working with over 40 HCP Providers and counting.
Today
Our story is just getting started, and we can’t wait to do bigger and better things as we continue to grow.
Our leadership team
Spencer Ratliff
Liz Brown
Jen Kuo
Brianna Hunt
Monica Tolentino
Laura France
Our advisory committee
The Able Foods Advisory Committee is a key “voice of the customer” for our business internally and externally. It provides advice and guidance to ensure that our decisions, actions and positioning are aligned with the diverse and individual needs and aspirations of our customers and the communities we serve.
Matt Roger
Ashlee Dolby
Kieran McManus
Brooke Parsons
Our board
Paul Robertson AO
Victoria Adams
Chris Yoo
Ken Westwood
Our investors
Able Foods is proudly owned by For Purpose Investment Partners (FPIP). FPIP is a not-for-profit social impact investment manager, bringing private sector capital and capabilities into sizable businesses and projects to create significant social impact.
FPIP acquired Able Foods in December 2022, with a vision of ensuring that Australians living with disability can have greater access to delicious and nutritious food. Central to FPIP’s investment in Able Foods is the values alignment of the Able Foods team in delivering social impact in the communities it operates in. FPIP believes Able Foods’ customer centricity will be a powerful driver of Able Foods’ success into the future.
Since December 2022, the team at FPIP has helped management attract board talent, collaborated with the Able Foods team to design a customer impact survey, and supported the business to expand their meal delivery service into the Home Care Package market.
What our customers have to say
Diversity statement
Able Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the community in which we operate. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual’s unique background, experiences, and perspectives enrich our community and enhance our collective knowledge. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered.
