One of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, George Weston Foods, will be increasing operations at their Mauri flour mill in Ballarat.

It was announced on April 21 that the $92 million project would include the construction of a new warehouse and production facility as well as upgrades to other parts of the George Weston Foods network including its Tip Top bakery operations.

Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks said George Weston Foods’ expansion is a win for regional Victoria and is a testament to the strength of the food manufacturing sector.

“…which is why we’re proud to support it,” he said.

“We’re setting a bold new direction for local industry and backing it in with real support that will shift the dial on productivity.”

George Weston Foods CEO Paul Foster said with almost $500 million invested in the company’s operations over the last decade alone, George Weston Foods is committed to being a long-term employer in Victoria, in partnership with the Victorian Government.

George Weston Foods is currently one of Victoria’s largest agrifood sector employers, and it’s expected this investment will secure jobs for more than 3000 staff, and also bring an additional 47 jobs to Ballarat.

Minister for Regional Development Michaela Settle said they were supporting the regions, and allowing them to thrive by opening the door to more investment.

“… growing more long-term jobs, and boosting the competitiveness of regional businesses and industries to fuel our state,” she said.

Some of the brands produced at the site include:

• Tip Top
• Mauri
• Yumi’s
• Jasol
• Don KRC
• Noisette

The mill is currently under construction and is set to open later this year.