South Africa: Tiger Brands to open bakery facility

Tiger Brands, the leading South African packaged goods group, has committed 1 billion ZAR ($59 million) to construct a new bakery plant in Klerksdorp, in South Africa’s North West province, specifically to boost capacity for its dominant Albany bread brand.

The significant investment, which the company claims is part of its long-term strategy to modernise its manufacturing footprint, will result in an advanced facility focusing on production efficiency and environmental sustainability. The new bakery is expected to create 120 new permanent jobs within the local community and is scheduled for commissioning in 2026.

This move follows the group’s previous restructuring efforts, such as its recent strategic reorganisation of its Milling and Baking business, aimed at streamlining operations across Southern Africa.

Tiger Brands chief manufacturing officer Derek McKillen commented: “This investment is a clear demonstration of our confidence and commitment to the future of our bread business and the wider South African economy.”

Albany is one of the company’s most widely distributed bread lines, exemplifying the group’s significant market share across South Africa’s staple food sector.

Source: Milling MEA / Tiger Brands