Based on recent announcements in February 2026, Heineken Beverages and Soufflet Malt have broken ground on a new R2-billion (approx. €100 million) malting facility located adjacent to the existing Heineken Sedibeng Brewery in Midvaal, Gauteng.
This project, which is a key part of Heineken’s “Brew a Better World” sustainability initiative, is designed to strengthen local supply chains and significantly reduce dependence on imported malt.
Key Details of the Project
Location: Next to the Sedibeng Brewery in Midvaal, Gauteng (Vaal Triangle).
Capacity: The facility will produce 100,000 tons of malt annually.
Local Sourcing: The plant will source 100% of its barley from South African farmers, reducing the need to import 4,500 containers of barley annually.
Commissioning: Construction is ongoing through 2026, with the plant set to be operational by mid-2027.
Sustainability: The malthouse is expected to produce roughly 50% fewer emissions than the industry average by utilizing trigeneration and solar energy.
Economic Impact
Jobs: The project will create 55 permanent jobs directly, with an additional 200–300 indirect jobs in logistics and agriculture.
Agriculture: It will support 200–250 farms, contributing about R750-million a year to local agricultural GDP.
Special Economic Zone (SEZ): The plant serves as a major industrial anchor for the Vaal Special Economic Zone.
“By producing malt locally and integrating production next to the brewery we reduce reliance on imports and support South African farmers,” said Heineken Beverages MD Jordi Borrut.
The facility is being constructed by Abbeydale Projects and will allow for malt to be transferred directly to the brewery via conveyors, reducing transport emissions and operating costs.
Based on recent announcements in February 2026, Heineken Beverages and Soufflet Malt have broken ground on a new R2-billion (approx. €100 million) malting facility located adjacent to the existing Heineken Sedibeng Brewery in Midvaal, Gauteng.
