We are Health Focus Manufacturers.
A market-leading cosmetic and personal care manufacturer, weâre proudly Australian and family-owned. We are commercially minded and technically accomplished.

We deliver the highest standard of skin care, hair care, body care, baby care and pet care.
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We take a unique approach
Our strategic approach to new manufacturing projects is akin to a collaborative partnership. We are deeply committed to fostering trusted relationships with our partners. We pride ourselves on adding value at every touchpoint, championing transparency, communication and innovation.
We are led by a strong female influence and combined with our expertise in cosmetic manufacturing, this synergy enables us to bring a depth of knowledge and understanding to every partnership.
HFM is not only proud to serve a remarkable roster of renowned Australian and International partners, but also to pave the way in creating environmentally friendly and sustainable cosmetic solutions.
At the helm is Derelle Mitchell
Derelle brings an unparalleled level of business acumen, communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail to HFM. She has built a world-class manufacturing facility, ensuring a hands-on approach â focusing on efficient processes and high-quality products.
Starting with a handful of partnerships and a small team in 2011, HFM has grown exponentially over the past decade innovating and evolving to more than 55 highly-skilled staff members, with an unyielding dedication to performance and output.

HFM is built on the foundation of hard work, a high-quality team, and the development of collaborative partnerships.
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A team of forward-thinking leaders and formulators
The people who make it all possible. With over 200+ years of combined experience, our team pride themselves on seamless customer service, production and delivery, every time.
Management
Formulation
Derelle Mitchell
HFMâs founder Derelle Mitchell is a natural when it comes to formulating for success.
Leading by example, Derelle is responsible for fostering HFMâs positive work culture. Her passion, hands-on approach and care for staff has grown HFM into the global manufacturing power it is today.
Derelle enjoys keeping fit and healthy and taking long walks along the beach with her family and their two beautiful Labradors, Hugo and Ralph.
Billy Ferguson
Billy has over 25 yearsâ experience within the Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Veterinary and most recent Cosmetic industry. He has worked in the UK, New Zealand, China and Australia within quality, technical, operations, engineering, and supply chain. Billy has a strong passion for Australian manufacturing and keeping it in Australia.
Billy enjoys spending time with his partner, family, and adorable dog âHectorâ. Billy's favourite thing to do over the weekend is cooking and having a glass of wine to relax.
Tam Shur
Tam has over 20 yearsâ experience as a Quality Assurance and Lean specialist within Food & Beverage, Complementary Medicines, and Pharmaceutical industries.
She is passionate about driving quality results and improving Quality Management Systems while ensuring compliance to all regulatory requirements.
Bryce Davis
Bryce has extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing for the biotechnology industry, with a strong background in production for CDMO. He has developed expertise in regulated manufacturing within Australia, adhering to cGMP, TGA guidelines, and ODC requirements. Bryce is passionate about maintaining the high standards at HFM in all areas of manufacturing.
In his personal time, Bryce loves surfing on the weekends and cooking with his partner, where he is proudly dubbed the dedicated 'sous chef'.
Lyndal Mansell
Lyndal has over a decade of collective experience in the management of End to End, Direct, Indirect and Capex procurement across the manufacturing fields of TGA, FSANZ, personal care, medical devices and FDA. Lyndalâs experience ensures that the supply chain at HFM is managed to the highest possible standard. Lyndalâs long standing supplier relationships in the industry ensure the timely supply of quality raw materials to meet customer expectations. Lyndal also brings extensive experience in supply and quality contract implementation and management and has successfully managed the supply chain requirements for both small and large scale operations.
Lyndal enjoys spending time with family and friends. Weekends are often spent traveling interstate to see extended family or outings with her young family in Brisbane.
Todd McGuire
Todd comes with 6 years of planning, procurement & supply chain experience in the FMCG manufacturing space , and a further 13 years in logistics & international freight.Todd has a passion for ERP/MRP systems & using them to streamline operations, reduce costs & improve efficiency. Â
Outside of work, Todd enjoys spending time with his dogs, building Lego and participating in grassroots motorsports.
Jason Gibson
Providing an invaluable Engineering and Maintenance role for our busy manufacturing facility. Â Jason comes with 15 yearsâ experience working in Pharma/Nutraceutical and GMP facilities. Jason is on call 24/7 to attend to any breakdown or maintenance issue to ensure the facility is humming efficiently.
When not fixing machines outside of work Jason enjoys family time along with playing some great tunes on the drums, guitar and also learning the Japanese language.
Tam Milligan
Tamara is the vital link between our clients and our team. With over 20 yearsâ working within account management and sales across a diverse range of businesses, sheâs an effortless communicator and no challenge is beyond her.
Tamâs favourite activity is running along the foreshore at Wynnum Manly and going down to the beaches at the southern end of the Gold Coast any chance she can get.
Tracey Simpson
Tracey has 20+ years of extensive experience in product formulation and GMP production environments giving her the unmatched ability to ensure that your manufacturing requirements run smoothly and as efficiently as possible.
Tracey enjoys spending time with her wonderful grandchildren and relaxing any chance she can get on beautiful North Stradbroke Island.
Emily Bosma
Emily has experience in GMP personal care manufacturing and quality control, working with clients in New Zealand and Australia to develop and scale up new products.
Outside of work Emily enjoys making pottery at her local studio, keeping fit, and getting to know Brisbane by exploring different parts of the city.
Britney Sell
Britney has experience formulating a range of cosmetic and personal care products both in Australia and New Zealand.
Britney enjoys hiking and spending time with family and friends on the weekends.
Agata Mitchell
Bringing a wealth of international experience, Agataâs skill for developing and formulating products with cosmeceutical grade, along with her understanding of the product market make her an undeniable asset to our team.
Agata loves learning about new ingredients, trends and technologies. She is also an avid gardener and enjoys nothing more than spending time with her beautiful family.
What our partners are saying
The greatest measure of success is positive feedback from our partners attesting to the memorable experience they had with HFM. Our business relies on maintaining confidentiality, therefore we must omit the names of our high-profile brand collaborators.
Ready to elevate your Beauty Brand?
Get in touch and start your next project today. We canât wait to make your product dreams a reality.
