Joanne Malatesta is Salvatore’s partner in life and an entrepreneur with a love of food and community. While she has always played a supportive role in Salvatore’s life, she has also carved out her own path, building ventures that reflect her creativity and eye for detail.

In 2020, she founded Really Good People, a food distribution company that brings together exciting local and international brands for the Australian and New Zealand markets. From helping chefs turn their ideas into products on supermarket shelves to curating beautiful food hampers, and stocking the shelves of grocery stores, Joanne has built a business that connects people through great food. She is also the founder of Sweet Chilli Gummies, a playful confectionery brand shaking up the lolly aisle with bold flavours and a fresh personality. Both ventures highlight Joanne’s passion for brand-building and creating experiences that make people smile.

Away from business, Joanne is a proud wife and mother and finds balance in family life, travel, and good food.