A recipe for new food manufacturing jobs in Melbourne’s north

That’s Amore Cheese, Mr Pitta and Picnic Foods are investing a combined $21.6 million in Melbourne’s north, expanding their facilities.

Together, this will create 48 new local jobs in Victoria’s manufacturing sector. Plus, the expansion projects will strengthen the sector by:

• improving local capability
• increasing export production
• supporting more sustainable practices.

That's Amore Cheese

That's Amore Cheese is an award-winning cheese producer in Thomastown. It is expanding its facility to boost production and export capabilities, including:

• increased cold storage
• new automation technologies
• a new on-site research and development (R&D) laboratory.

Visit the That's Amore Cheese website.

Mr Pitta

Mr Pitta is a fourth-generation, family-owned agrifood business. It is establishing a new, Australian-first manufacturing facility in Campbellfield featuring:

• advanced pitta manufacturing equipment
• energy-efficient technology.

This will help the company increase production and enter new export markets.

Visit the Mr Pitta website.

Picnic Foods

Picnic Foods is a family-owned manufacturer in Coolaroo, producing foods for brands such as the halal bakery Sahara Gourmet. It is expanding its facility to support domestic and export growth. The expansion will include:

• new advanced pastry manufacturing equipment
• production lines
• a new R&D kitchen.

Visit the Picnic Foods website.

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Victoria’s manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of the economy. It generates more than $29 billion in annual exports – driving growth, productivity and prosperity. Victoria employs more than 260,000 in the sector, making it the nation’s largest manufacturing workforce.