# Soufflet Malt and Heineken have partnered to build a 1.9-billion-rand malting factory in South Africa, replacing imported barley with locally sourced grain. The facility, next to Heineken’s Sedibeng Brewery near Johannesburg, will be operational by mid-2027. With a 100-thousand-tonne production capacity, it will create 55 full-time jobs and support 200 local farmers. Heineken managing director,Jordi Borrut, says the move shortens the supply chain and aligns with local procurement commitments following its merger with Distell.
Soufflet Malt, Heineken R1.9-billion Sedibeng factory to create jobs and support local farmers