Victoria’s food manufacturing industry has received a boost with the opening of Mondelez International’s new $130 million National Distribution Centre in Truganina, marking what the company said is the most advanced facility globally.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson officially opened the high-tech centre, which is expected to process over 450 million snack products annually and create more than 200 new jobs across warehousing, co-packing, and manufacturing roles.
“Mondelez’s investment is a vote of confidence in our workforce and world-leading food manufacturing sector – because Victoria is open for business,” Premier Allan said during the launch.
The 47,000-square-metre centre significantly expands Mondelez’s Australian storage capacity by nearly 60 per cent, with operations powered entirely by renewable electricity.
The site features one megawatt of solar generation capacity and rainwater reuse capabilities, helping reduce truck movements and emissions across the supply chain.
The Victorian Government said the facility represents a strategic investment in the state’s manufacturing capability. “This is a great example of how Victoria is leading the way in advanced logistics and manufacturing – delivering cutting-edge capability, supporting good local jobs and building a stronger, more sustainable supply chain,” Minister Pearson said.
The Truganina site supports the production and distribution of well-known brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, The Natural Confectionery Company, and Olina’s Bakehouse.
Mondelez currently employs over 1,200 people across its Victorian operations in South Melbourne, Ringwood, Scoresby, and Dandenong South, with more than $160 million invested locally in recent years.
Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch welcomed the local economic impact of the new centre. “This new facility in Truganina is a big win for our community – creating hundreds of local jobs and cementing our region as a hub for advanced manufacturing,” she said.
Mondelez International CEO for Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, Toby Smith, highlighted the significance of the investment.
“We’re proud to make this investment in Australia, proud to create jobs in Melbourne’s west and proud that the biggest facility for Cadbury anywhere in the world is right here in Truganina,” Smith said.
According to the government, the company contributes nearly $1 billion annually to the national economy, with over half of that activity based in Victoria, and procures from more than 970 Australian suppliers.
