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Haigh’s Chocolates, an Australian confectionery company, has announced an investment of A$130 million ($87 million) to develop a manufacturing facility in Salisbury South, Adelaide.
The project, which will span an area of 36,000 sq m, will accommodate 9,000 sq m for production facilities and 6,000 sq m for warehousing. A$36 million ($24 million) from the overall investment will be utilized for the purchase of manufacturing equipment sourced from Europe.
Commenting on the move, Haigh’s Chocolates chief executive Alister Haigh said: “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”.
Peter Millard chief operating officer of Haigh’s Chocolates said: “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”.
Founded in 1915 in Adelaide, Haigh’s Chocolates is a family-owned chocolate maker, employing 800 people across two existing sites and 21 retail stores around Australia.
The plant is projected to be operational in the second half of 2025.
Source: Haigh’s Chocolates
