Penrith. Linfox wins contract

Linfox, Australia’s largest road transport group, has secured its biggest single contract, signing a deal worth up to $2 billion to handle the bulk of National Foods distribution over the next 10 years. National Foods, which operates in every state, has a factory and distribution centre, at Penrith. The new contract will add 300 employees to Linfox’s estimated 16,000 workforce. National Foods is one of Australia’s largest food and beverage companies. Its brands include Dairy Farmers, Berri, Coon, Pura, King Island, Farmers Union and Yoplait.