Puratos Group acquires Australian jam manufacturer
Puratos Australia-New Zealand, Sydney, a subsidiary of Purato, Brussels, has acquired Melbourne Jam Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd., a Australian producer of fruit and patisserie fillings for artisanal and industrial customers.
The acquisition will mean multiple benefits for both companies and their customers. Puratos will expand business to all states in Australia, thanks to Melbourne Jam Manufacturing’s existing national distribution network and its large-capacity, Melbourne-based production facility. Complementary R&D teams, along with local production, will strengthen Puratos’ capability to customize products for specific applications and processing requirements, thus driving innovation in the Australian baked goods industry. Australian and New Zealand customers will benefit from a wider selection of high-quality, innovative and locally manufactured products. Employment opportunities for local communities are also anticipated to increase.