The Arnott’s Group have officially opened their new, multi-million dollar facility in Rowville, Victoria.

Doors to the new 45,000sq m facility were opened on February 21,2025, and Arnott’s Group chief executive officer George Zoghbi said the business was proud to be back in Melbourne, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to local manufacturing and product innovation.

“Arnott’s has been at the forefront of manufacturing in Australia for 160 years. Our new Rowville facility ensures we continue to drive product innovation and remain ready to cater to consumer trends as they emerge,” he said.

“We know that Australian consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious snacking options that deliver on both taste and quality.

“Rowville gives us unparalleled manufacturing capabilities to grow our better-for-you portfolio and offer consumers greater choice across supermarket aisles.

“Our success is built upon strong partnerships with Australian suppliers and logistics providers. This announcement strengthens these important relationships across Victoria and the country and further cements of our footprint in the state.”

In 2021, The Arnott’s Group acquired Diver Foods, and later the Freedom Foods brands consolidating them into The Good Food Partners Business which is today one of Australia’s largest producers of branded and private label cereals, muesli, nutritional snacks, and bars.

The new Arnott’s Group site, which was built in less than two years, features three manufacturing zones. One is for breakfast cereal and salty snacking products, while the second is for traditional snack manufacturing. The third zone is for muesli and granola manufacturing. Within the facility there are also dedicated allergen-free and extruded products zone, a research and development culinary centre and two logistics warehouses.

The official opening was attended by the Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks, who said Arnott’s is one of the nation’s most loved brands.

“…they have been manufacturing in Australia for 160 years. The company’s growing presence in Victoria is testament to our skilled local workforce – and that workforce will grow with this expansion at Good Food Partners,” he said.