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Diem Fuggersberger
EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Asia-Pacific Class of 2025
Founder and CEO, Berger Ingredients and Coco & Lucas' Kitchen Pty Ltd, Australia
Diem Fuggersberger is the CEO and founder of Berger Ingredients and Coco & Lucas' Kitchen Pty Ltd - two companies revolutionising the food industry with premium ready meals and core ingredient solutions. Catering to busy families and little ones, their offerings provide nutritious, convenient, and delicious meal options with a global reach spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and Dubai.
Driven by the challenge of balancing quality family meals with a hectic lifestyle, Diem established her business to empower parents with ready-to-serve, wholesome dishes. Her journey began with a bold cold call to Woolworths, leading to Coco & Lucas' Kitchen products being stocked in nearly 1,000 stores. Today, the brand has expanded to over 2,500 stores nationwide, including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Costco. This milestone epitomises Diem's tenacity and the brand's commitment to quality.
Diem’s rich heritage of craftsmanship from her Vietnamese parents and sustainability ethos from her grandmother fuel her innovative spirit. She envisions Coco & Lucas' Kitchen as a dominant force in the APAC region's prepared meals market and a significant ingredients supplier to B2B food manufacturers, targeting US$50m–US$100m in revenue. Her strategic plan includes international growth and partnerships, with a mission to feed the world through accessible, nutritious food solutions.
Recognised for innovation, Diem’s leadership has earned accolades such as the Asia Food Innovation Award and a spot on the AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list. Her dedication to taste, experience, and sustainability continues to set new industry standards.
The vision of Coco & Lucas' Kitchen is to redefine how families connect through food, inspiring a world where everyone can share delicious, wholesome meals that celebrate diversity, sustainability and joy. The company aspires to lead with innovation, creating a legacy of love and inclusivity in every bite.