Mondelez International has marked the 50th anniversary of its Scoresby confectionery factory with an $8 million investment in new packaging technology designed to support future growth and manufacturing capability in Australia.
The Melbourne facility, which produces brands including The Natural Confectionery Company, Cadbury Pascall Clinkers and Sour Patch Kids, has installed new packaging equipment capable of supporting production across more than 120 products and formats, including portion-controlled mini-bags.
The new equipment includes a high-speed twin bagging line to produce multipack and small bag formats for 20g - 80g sizes.
According to the company, the investment forms part of a broader $30 million commitment to the Scoresby site since 2022, aimed at strengthening its position as a key confectionery manufacturing hub for Australia and New Zealand.
Mondelēz International Australia, New Zealand and Japan president Toby Smith said the latest investment demonstrates the company's ongoing confidence in local manufacturing.
“We are incredibly proud of our 50-year manufacturing legacy at Scoresby and the jobs we have created for hundreds of Victorians in Melbourne’s east over the decades,” Smith said.
“The $8 million new packaging capability is just one part of the $30 million we have invested in Scoresby over the past five years to ensure the facility has a strong future producing iconic treats locally.
“Our continued investment in the Scoresby factory and our team demonstrates our confidence in Australia’s ongoing capacity to manufacture the lollies we know and love right here.”
The company said the new technology will provide greater flexibility to respond to changing consumer preferences and accelerate innovation across flavours, product ranges and packaging formats.
Mondelez noted that demand trends are increasingly influenced by social media and shorter product development cycles, placing greater emphasis on manufacturing agility.
The Scoresby site has been producing confectionery for Australian and New Zealand consumers since 1976 and today forms part of a broader manufacturing network that employs more than 1200 people across Victoria.
PKN has sought further information on the packaging equipment installed, and will provide an update when additional information becomes available.
