Fowlers Vacola

Fowlers Vacola was founded in Melbourne in 1915 by Joseph Fowler, with a simple but powerful idea — to give households a reliable way to preserve food safely and reduce waste. At a time before refrigeration was common, the system allowed Australians to bottle seasonal produce and store it for months without spoilage.

The method was built on heat processing and vacuum sealing, using reusable glass bottles, rubber rings, and secure closures to create an airtight seal. It quickly became a staple in Australian homes, particularly through the Great Depression and wartime years, where preserving food was not just practical but essential.

More than a century later, the system remains largely unchanged — because it works. Fowlers Vacola continues to be trusted for its simplicity, reliability, and long-term performance. It’s not just a product range, but a method that has been passed down through generations, still used today by those who want control over how their food is stored and preserved.