Robert Riordan, Owner and Managing Director of Riordan Fuels, has announced his retirement from daily operations’ management of the business he founded nearly 60 years ago, effective 28 February 2025. Robert’s step into retirement is one made in great health and at an opportune time to allow a successful management transition. Robert began his journey in 1965 when he purchased …

Asahi, Australia’s leading brewing company, has joined forces with Riordan Grain Services to drive sustainability and efficiency in barley production through the Asahi Victorian Barley Program. Launched in 2021, the program underscores Asahi’s commitment to a sustainable supply chain while ensuring the highest quality ingredients for its renowned beers, including VB, Carlton Draught, and Great Northern. Riordan Grain Services provides …

We recently had the opportunity to visit Japan, where Jim Riordan (Managing Director) and Mark Lewis (Chief Commercial Officer) met with key customers and explored manufacturing facilities. This visit gave us valuable insights into the increasing demand for guaranteed quality in raw materials for premium food and beverage production. ” Each time we visit Japan we are impressed by the …

  Riordan Grain Services is proud to be announced as a Premier Partner of Southern Farming Systems (SFS) as they celebrate their milestone 30th year in 2025. 👏👏 SFS has a long history of investment in innovation and research that is dedicated to improving the results for farmers in Southeast Australia, and we are excited to provide support for their …

Riordan Grain Services (Riordan) and GeelongPort have signed a four-year lease agreement for a 3,000 square meter shed on Corio Quay North. The on-site storage capacity is expected to improve grain exporting efficiency and provide more options for grain marketing. Jim Riordan Managing Director of Riordan said that he was very pleased to secure the lease for the shed as …

Riordan Grain Services Managing Director Jim Riordan and daughter Ruby recently returned from a tour of grain growing areas and processing facilities in Brazil and Argentina.  They were very impressed by the deep soils, crop production capacity, and the complexity of supply chain operations. The RMI Analytics South American Insights Tour was attended by industry participants from around the world …

Representatives from Riordan Grain Servies (RGS) travelled to Japan in September 2024. Leigh Burgess, Brad Hogan, Andrew Lang, Hamish MacDonald and Holly Roache met with key customers, toured import and processing facilities, and gained a better understanding of the future needs of this important export market. RGS has built its export capacity for Canola, Barley and Wheat to Japan over …

Representatives from across the Riordan Grains private storage network gathered in Geelong in September to prepare for the coming harvest.  The group were given an update on local and international grain and fertiliser markets, receival and testing procedures, and Riordan Fuels operations. Guest speaker, Future Fuels Manager, Vanessa Lenihan from Viva Energy provided great insight into the challenging but exciting …

Riordan’s launched their Female Pathway Program that will develop career progression for females in the grain and transport industries. Jim Riordan, Managing Director of Riordan Grain and his Senior Management Team are passionate about providing career progression for females across the business. They have engaged Envisage HR in Geelong to facilitate training that will develop skills and encourage women to …