The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the manufacturer of Streets brands like Blue Ribbon, Golden Gaytime, Magnum, Paddle Pop and Weis, has completed a $35 million transformation of its Minto facility in south-west Sydney.

According to the company, the upgraded facility will support innovation and growth, strengthening Australia’s food manufacturing sector and boosting productivity at the site.

The transformation includes new automation and advanced manufacturing technology which is said to already be improving overall production output, safety and operational efficiency. The factory’s support office has also been completely refurbished, with “state-of-the-art” amenities and a design inspired by classic Streets ice cream parlours. 

The Minto facility has been producing ice creams Australians “know and love” for over 20 years. Today, it makes nearly three million ice cream servings every day, responsible for approximately 63% of all ice creams sold by The Magnum Ice Cream Company across Australia and New Zealand each year.

Scott Mingl, General Manager ANZ at The Magnum Ice Cream Company, says the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to local manufacturing and innovation.

“This is a major step forward for our business. We’re proud to be backed by a local factory, a passionate R&D team and an agile end-to-end supply chain,” he says.

“This investment positions us to disrupt the ice cream market and deliver new innovations at speed. Our focus is to grow the business to become the best ice cream company in Australia and NZ and a key manufacturer of ice creams loved across the country.”

The Magnum Ice Cream Company employs more than 400 people across the Minto factory, office and broader operations. More than half of raw materials used in the factory are locally sourced.