George Weston Foods' new Mauri flour mill in Ballarat

A new flour mill will be constructed in Ballarat thanks to a $132.9 million investment by George Weston Foods. The investment, with support from the Victorian Government, will lead to the creation of over 220 new jobs, in addition to the 320 that will be needed for the building of the factory.

“We’re supporting investments like this because they help strengthen the local supply chain and Victoria’s position as a leader in food manufacturing,” said Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula.

“A major company like George Weston Foods choosing to expand in Victoria will drive economic growth in our food manufacturing sector and create new jobs across the state.”

The new Mauri flour mill will use modern technology and be constructed in the Ballarat West Employment Zone.

George Weston Foods’ new investments across Victoria include a new national Tip Top boutique bakery in Bendigo, relocating its Golden Crumpet manufacturing line from Adelaide to Dandenong, upgrading its Don KRC business in Castlemaine to grow exports and expanding its Yumi’s plant in Hallam to increase production.

“We are excited to be investing in the future of sustainable agriculture and food production in Victoria,” said George Weston Foods Chief Executive Stuart Grainger.

“This new flour mill, together with other investments, enables us to continue to grow our Tip Top, Abbotts, Don and Yumi’s brands whilst also being better able to serve the needs of our Mauri customers.”

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