Magnum completes its US$35M facility upgrade in Sydney

AUSTRALIA – The Magnum Ice Cream Company has completed a US$35 million upgrade of its Minto site in south-west Sydney as part of the company’s supply chain transformation program.

The site’s support office has also been refurbished, with amenities designed around the company’s ice cream heritage.

The Minto facility has been producing ice cream for more than 20 years. It now manufactures almost three million servings a day, representing about 63 per cent of all Magnum Ice Cream Company products sold in Australia and New Zealand each year.

 The company’s head of manufacturing, ANZ Waqas Zaheer, said, “This is a proud moment for everyone here in Minto. We’ve worked hard to streamline this site which is now recognised as a top performer in our category for supply chain and customer service.

“In the past two and a half years we have doubled the factory’s efficiency while also maintaining zero waste to landfill and reducing overall waste by around 72 per cent since 2022.”

In 2024, ten new ice creams were launched into the Australian market, supported by the Minto facility. This year’s releases include Magnum Boysenberry and Golden Gaytime Lamington.

The US$35 million investment is intended to secure the site’s long-term role within Australian food manufacturing.

Scott Mingl, general manager ANZ, said the upgrade underlines the company’s commitment to local production.

“This is a major step forward for our business. We’re proud to be backed by a local factory, a passionate R&D team and an agile end-to-end supply chain. This investment positions us to disrupt the ice cream market and deliver innovative solutions at a rapid pace.

“Our focus is to grow the business to become the best ice cream company in Australia and New Zealand and a key manufacturer of ice creams loved across the country.”

The company employs more than 400 people at Minto and across related operations, with more than half of raw materials sourced locally.

The investment comes after the company reported 7.1% sales growth, driven by innovative launches and strong demand across Europe and North America.

There was a 5.0% Volume Growth in Q2, and 5.9% USG and 3.8% across H1. The company stated that this performance and business success are powered by its 19,000 passionate colleagues worldwide.

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