Core Values

Our Core Values provide a framework for our leadership and team when making choices that will be good for our customers, people, business, as well as the wider community.

We Operate with Integrity

  • We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
  • We never cut corners for financial gain or convenience.
  • We tell the truth and keep our promises.
  • We respect one another and treat others as we want to be treated.
  • Everyone at Illes upholds a culture of food safety and quality.
  • We only make products we believe in and that we would be proud to serve to our own families.
  • Equality and diversity are at the very core of our beliefs.
  • We are committed to protecting the environment and benefiting the community where we work.
  • We understand that our decisions today impact tomorrow.

We stay Intentionally Curious

  • We are inquisitive and interested in the world around us.
  • We ask questions and are not limited by “that’s the way we’ve always done it”.
  • We are externally aware and always look for ways to be creative and think differently.
  • We are open to change, and we embrace diverse opinions, experiences, and backgrounds with passion and respect.
  • We encourage collaboration, empower each other to take thoughtful risks, and always strive to learn from our mistakes.
  • We challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar every day, to be better today than we were yesterday.

We believe in the Power of Partnership

  • We measure our success by the strength of our partnerships.
  • We support and empower our people, customers, and suppliers, by creating long-lasting relationships built on trust.
  • We believe in accountability, commitment, and shared results.
  • We prioritize relationship-building and listening to our partners as a critical foundation of our business.
  • We are driven to achieve more collectively than we could individually. We achieve this by creating alignment through shared goals, open and honest communication, and defining clear expectations.
  • We strive to be an extension of our partners; proactively identifying ways to support their vision for their future. Their growth is our growth.