Minto. $110 million malt factory at Minto

Global agribusiness company, Viterra, is establishing a $110 million malt house and container packing facility at Minto. The investment will generate 53 construction jobs during its establishment phase through to the end of 2011, and create at least 40 new jobs when operational. Once complete, the facility will produce up to 110,000 tonnes of malt each year for Australian and international brewers. The container packing facility will handle 250,000 tonnes of malt and other commodities. The facility will provide an ongoing source of business for NSW barley growers and contribute to NSW's food processing and export base.