SPC Global has outlined a revised manufacturing strategy following its recent merger. Under the updated plan, the company expects annual savings of more than $8 million on capital expenditure of just under $3 million, with a payback period of less than 12 months.
In February 2025, SPC Global announced plans to close its Mill Park facility and transition production, supported by a proposed $23.5 million investment. Following the merger, the company reviewed the proposal and identified a lower risk and more capital efficient model that delivers higher savings with reduced investment and greater operational flexibility across its manufacturing network.
The company intends to exit the Mill Park site by the end of August 2026 as part of a shift to a demand led operating model. The change is intended to align production more closely with customer demand, reduce fixed costs and strengthen the company’s ability to scale domestically and internationally.
High growth brands will continue to be manufactured in house, with production of Juice Lab Wellness Shots and its associated equipment relocating to the SPC facility in Shepparton. Juice Lab Wellness Shots is delivering approximately 60 per cent year on year growth and will be supported by targeted automation to enable scaling while maintaining quality and control.
“This shift reflects a deliberate and balanced approach to reshaping SPC Global’s manufacturing footprint following the merger,” said SPC Global managing director, Robert Iervasi.
“By deploying capital more efficiently, backing our strongest growth brands and partnering where it makes strategic sense, we are strengthening the business for long-term growth, accelerating international expansion and continuing to invest in Australian manufacturing.”
As part of the transition, Original Juice Co., private label and industrial juice products will be manufactured under a long term agreement with Fair Dinkum Foods.
SPC Global’s co manufacturer, Fair Dinkum Foods, is Australian owned and family run, operated by the same team behind The Real Juice Company. Based in Griffith, NSW, in a citrus growing region, the business has direct access to the ingredients used in the Original Juice Co. range.
The partnership is expected to deliver commercial and operational benefits from FY27, including extending fresh juice shelf life to up to 12 months, improving supply chain efficiency and enabling faster, more cost effective access to international markets where margins have historically been stronger.
“We’re proud to partner with SPC Global and support a shared long-term commitment to Australian manufacturing,” said owner of Fair Dinkum Foods and The Real Juice Company, Tony Taliano.
“By combining SPC Global’s brand strength and market reach with our manufacturing capability and proximity to key growers, we’re improving supply chain efficiency, reducing transport and emissions, and supporting a more sustainable manufacturing model.”
Locating production closer to farms in Griffith shortens the supply chain and lowers the environmental footprint, supporting SPC Global’s sustainability objectives while improving operational efficiency. The transition is expected to create new roles in Shepparton and Griffith, with redeployment opportunities offered where possible.