The new fleet will initially operate on selected Albany bread delivery routes, with plans for a phased expansion as the company evaluates performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental impact.
The new facility, expected to be completed and commissioned in 2026, will consolidate several smaller inland bakeries into a single high-capacity production hub capable of producing approximately 12,000 loaves of bread every hour.
The results underscore Tiger Brands’ strategic transformation efforts, which include value engineering, improved factory efficiencies, and portfolio optimization.
Lorraine De Graaff’s appointment is a move Tiger Brands says will strengthen leadership across Group Marketing and Research & Development as it seeks to drive growth across its portfolio of iconic brands.
The decision to dispose of the Bryanston campus is aligned with a wider shift in how the group structures its operations