Haigh's to build a $130m chocolate manufacturing facility

Haigh’s Chocolates has released designs of its future $130m Salisbury South manufacturing facility. The development is the single largest infrastructure investment in the history of the South Australian family-owned business as it prepares for further expansion and growth.

Haigh’s currently produces 1000 tonnes of chocolate across its two existing manufacturing sites in Mile End and Parkside, which will remain home to its head office, artisan chocolate production and visitor centre.

“This project represents a significant milestone for Haigh’s, as it will see our current chocolate production capacity double, allowing us to meet increased demand and interstate growth opportunities, including entering new markets,” said Haigh’s Chocolates Chief Executive Alister Haigh.

Work will commence this month on the 36,000 m² site, which will include 9000 m² for production facilities and 6000 m² for warehousing and online fulfilment. The company is also investing $36m in European-made equipment, which includes specialised panning, enrobing and moulding lines as well as kitchen and packing equipment chosen to complement the business’s artisan chocolate-making capabilities.

“Not only will this project directly create new jobs and opportunities at this site, it will facilitate employment growth across our retail business Australia-wide, creating up to 250 new jobs in the medium and long term,” said Haigh’s Chocolates Chief Operating Officer Peter Millard.

CIP Constructions has been appointed to oversee the development on the site and support the construction of the building, which has been designed by BELL Architects.

The new facility is set to be fully operational in the second half of 2025.