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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the completion of Haigh’s Chocolates’ landmark new manufacturing facility. Looking back today, we’re reminded not only of the scale of the project, but of the significance of helping shape the next chapter for one of Australia’s most enduring and beloved brands.
For more than 110 years, Haigh’s Chocolates has remained synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and innovation, earning its place as one of Australia’s most iconic family-owned businesses and a proud South Australian success story.
In 2021, BELL was engaged to champion the design and development of a new national production, distribution and administration precinct that would support Haigh’s continued growth while remaining true to the values that have defined the company since 1915.
Now fully operational, the $130 million facility has provided the foundation for a new era of growth, supporting more than 400 employees and enabling Haigh’s to significantly increase production capacity to meet growing demand across Australia.
Comprising 9,000m² of production facilities, 6,000m² of distribution and online fulfilment warehousing, and 3,000m² of administration and staff amenity space, the precinct was designed to bring together manufacturing excellence, operational efficiency and an outstanding workplace experience.
For BELL, this project was about more than delivering a manufacturing facility. It was about helping create a place that reflects the ambition, values and enduring legacy of a brand that has been delighting Australians for generations.
One year on, we remain incredibly proud of the outcome and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Haigh’s team and the many consultants and contractors who helped bring this vision to life.
Reflecting on this project is also a reminder of the extraordinary legacy behind the Haigh’s name. For those interested in discovering more about the history of Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate maker, the SBS documentary Haigh’s Chocolates: From Bean to Bar offers a fascinating look at the people and passion behind the brand.
Congratulations to Haigh’s Chocolates on this milestone and on continuing a remarkable Australian success story.
Watch the video here.
