SPC Global to close facility under demand-led manufacturing strategy

After delivering a strong first‑half (FY26) financial and operating performance, SPC Global has announced its new manufacturing strategy designed to drive growth and unlock over $8m in annual savings, while continuing to invest in Australian manufacturing.

Following a merger in December 2024, SPC Global now consists of SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

SPC Global now plans to fully exit its Mill Park site by August 2026 as part of its broader shift to a demand-led operating model. Its high-growth brands will continue to be manufactured in-house, with the manufacturing of its Juice Lab Wellness Shots now being relocated to SPC’s Shepparton facility.

“This shift reflects a deliberate and balanced approach to reshaping SPC Global’s manufacturing footprint following the merger,” said SPC Global Managing Director Robert Iervasi.

“By deploying capital more efficiently, backing our strongest growth brands and partnering where it makes strategic sense, we are strengthening the business for long-term growth, accelerating international expansion and continuing to invest in Australian manufacturing.”

As part of the transition, Original Juice Co., private-label and industrial juice products will be manufactured under a long-term agreement with Australian-owned co-manufacturer Fair Dinkum Foods. This partnership is set to deliver commercial and operational benefits from FY27, including extending fresh juice shelf life to up to 12 months, improving supply chain efficiency and enabling faster, more cost-effective access to international markets where margins have historically been strong.

“We’re proud to partner with SPC Global and support a shared long-term commitment to Australian manufacturing,” said Tony Taliano, owner of Fair Dinkum Foods and the Real Juice Company.

“By combining SPC Global’s brand strength and market reach with our manufacturing capability and proximity to key growers, we’re improving supply-chain efficiency, reducing transport and emissions, and supporting a more sustainable manufacturing model.”

Locating production closer to farms in Griffith shortens supply chain and lowers the overall environmental footprint, supporting SPC Global’s sustainability objectives while improving operational efficiency. The transition will create new roles in Shepparton and Griffith, with redeployment opportunities offered to current staff where possible.

“While we are still focused on getting the fundamentals right, we are doing so while continuing to grow,” Iervasi said.

“We have strong momentum across our brands and channels, and we’re seeing increasing demand for our Australian-made products in both local and international markets.”

The company said these changes reflect a reshaping of SPC Global’s manufacturing network to support future growth, not a withdrawal from Australian production.