More lollies made locally with Allen's $12m factory expansion

More of Australia’s iconic Allen’s lollies will now be made in Victoria, thanks to a $12m expansion of Nestlé’s manufacturing site at Broadford backed by the Andrews Labor government.

The project will allow Allen’s chew lollies, including Minties, Red Ripperz and Sherbies, to now be manufactured in Broadford, adding more than 2000 tonnes of products each year to the factory’s current production.

The Allen’s brand is owned by Nestlé Australia and has been produced in Broadford since 1982, with the factory now operating 24 hours a day, five days a week.

Nestlé Broadford Factory Manager Emily Bradbury said: “We’re proud to make Australia’s favourite lollies right here in Broadford, thanks to our hard-working team. Our expanded facilities will allow us to scale up production — which is good news for lolly lovers, and for Broadford.”

The Allen’s factory is the largest private employer in Mitchell Shire and the project is set to create nine new jobs and
provide long-term job security for more than 200 existing employees.

Food manufacturing is one of the biggest industries in the Goulburn Valley, growing 15% faster than the Victorian average for industry growth.

Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing said: “Goulburn Valley is a food manufacturing powerhouse, and this investment is another example of what we’re delivering in the region — a strong economy, powered by secure jobs.”

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