Bega Group opens US$34.6M expanded Ridge Street facility

AUSTRALIA – Bega Group has opened its expanded Ridge Street manufacturing facility in the Bega Valley, following a US$34.6 million (A$50 million) investment in Bega’s manufacturing future.

According to the company, Ridge Street brings together advanced manufacturing technology, robotics, and automation with what has always been at the core of its business: the skill and experience of its people.

The expanded facility strengthens its ability to manufacture a broader range of cheese products and formats in Bega, while supporting the long-term future of regional manufacturing.

“It was a privilege to celebrate this milestone with our employees, dairy farmers, community and industry partners, alongside The Hon Kristy McBain MP, The Hon Ron Hoenig MP, Dr Michael Holland MP and Bega Valley Shire Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick, who joined us to officially open the expanded facility,” the company noted.
Additionally, the company added that Ridge Street represents much more than new technology and manufacturing capability.

The investment follows the company’s partnership with AGL to deliver a 1.23 megawatt rooftop solar system at the company’s Wetherill Park food manufacturing site in Western Sydney, helping reduce emissions at one of its major manufacturing sites.

The rooftop solar installation will span a complex, multi-building site, with more than 2,400 solar panels installed across interconnected rooftops. 

The rooftop solar system is estimated to help reduce carbon emissions associated with electricity usage by 9% in its first year of operation, helping Bega Group progress towards its emissions reduction and broader sustainability goals.

The company achieved statutory earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of US$202.3 million, an increase of $36.8 million or 22% in FY2026.

Branded segment normalised EBITDA was US$157.3 million (A$220.7 million), up US$11.0 million (A$15.5 million), or 8%, compared to the prior period.

There was strong volume growth in branded yoghurt, milk-based beverages and white milk; increased demand for high-protein and ‘better for you’ products.

This was supported by higher marketing; savings associated with the exit of primary peanut processing; and international revenue growth of 12%.

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