Openway onshores production of Mini Rice Cakes

Openway Food today has launched a new $10 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne to onshore the production of coated, Mini Rice Cakes.

Part of the company’s Table of Plenty product line, the new plant will create 40 new jobs and deliver economic benefits to local rice and other ingredient producers.

Onshore manufacturing of the products will also reduce the costs and supply chain challenges associated with importing them from Europe, as well as improving their environmental footprint, according to the company.

CEO of Openway Food Andrew Loader said: “The opening of this new manufacturing facility is what Openway Food is all about, enabling our passionate founder partners to scale-up their businesses and making purpose-led, better-for-you food products more accessible to Australian consumers.

“We have some outstanding local innovators and some of the best quality produce on our doorstep, so we need more onshore manufacturing capabilities to fully realise their value and keep the economic benefits within our local economy.

“This is a big moment for our Table of Plenty brand and our loyal consumers and
also a win for Australian manufacturing.”

Founders of Table of Plenty Kate and Tal Weiss said Australians want more wholesome and healthy foods that are produced sustainably and locally.

“Not only does it improve the carbon footprint of our products, we’re proud to be able to provide great manufacturing jobs and support local farmers.”

Picture: Openway Food