Fresh bread is a staple in Australian households, but making sure it reaches supermarket shelves every day relies on sophisticated manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.
Earlier this year, BADGE celebrated the completion and opening of Tip Top’s new bakery facility in Canning Vale. Delivered for George Weston Foods, the new bakery will play an important role in supporting local food production and helping meet demand across Western Australia.
Described as one of the most advanced bakeries in Australia, the new facility has been designed to strengthen the resilience and reliability of WA’s bread supply chain, helping ensure communities continue to have access to fresh, locally produced bread.
According to Andrew Cummings, Managing Director of Tip Top Bakeries, the project is about securing the future of bread production in WA:
“This $130 million investment secures the future of WA’s bread supply. It means greater resilience, stronger reliability, outstanding quality and confidence that fresh bread will stay on supermarket shelves across the State.”
Projects like this highlight the role construction plays in supporting the industries people rely on every day, from manufacturing and logistics through to the products that end up on supermarket shelves.
To mark the completion of the project, teams across 10 BADGE sites around the country came together for lunch, enjoying more than 60 loaves of Tip Top bread in the form of sausage sizzles and toasted sandwiches.
Naturally, the lunch sparked some friendly debate about the best way to enjoy Tip Top bread, with a classic sausage sizzle taking out the top spot among BADGE staff.
It was a simple way to celebrate a project that will have a lasting impact, helping strengthen local manufacturing and support a reliable supply of fresh bread across Western Australia for years to come.
