Soufflet Malt invests R2-billion in Sedibeng Malting Facility

SEDIBENG - Sedibeng is set to become a key player in the global malt supply chain as Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malt producer, is investing R2-billion in a new malting facility next to the Heineken brewery in the Vaal Triangle. The project, part of a new supply agreement, will support Heineken’s local operations and create 55 permanent jobs. Scheduled for completion by mid-2027, the facility will produce 100,000 tonnes of malt annually, using solar and trigeneration technology to cut emissions by 50%. Soufflet Malt will source all barley locally, benefiting over 200 farmers. Heineken Beverages , which acquired Distell in 2023, sees this investment as a step toward sustainability and economic growth. Heineken Managing Director Jordi Borrut said, as South Africa’s beer market grows, this initiative aligns with Heineken’s R15.5-billion investment pledge, reinforcing the country’s position in the global beverage industry.