Soufflet Malt: €100m South Africa Opportunity

Company: Soufflet Malt (InVivo Group)
Location: Midvaal, Gauteng, South Africa
Investment: €100 Million
Project Status: Under Construction
Opportunity Type: Malting Equipment, Engineering, Agriculture & Supply Chain

Project Overview

Soufflet Malt is developing a major €100 million malting facility in Midvaal, South Africa, next to HEINEKEN Beverages’ Sedibeng Brewery near Johannesburg.

The new facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 100,000 tonnes of malt, supporting HEINEKEN’s South African brewing operations.

Construction began in February 2026, with commissioning planned for mid-2027.

The development will incorporate advanced energy-efficient technology and sustainable production systems, while sourcing its entire barley supply from South African farmers once fully operational.

Potential Business Opportunities

The development could present opportunities for companies specialising in:

  • Malting and grain-processing equipment
  • Industrial engineering and installation
  • Grain storage and handling systems
  • Agricultural equipment and barley production
  • Renewable energy and industrial utilities
  • Automation and process control
  • Industrial maintenance and technical services
  • Transport, warehousing and logistics

How to Get Involved

Soufflet Malt is working with HEINEKEN Beverages and local agricultural partners to develop a more sustainable South African malt supply chain.

Businesses interested in potential supplier involvement can contact Soufflet Malt to enquire about remaining project requirements, industrial services and agricultural supply opportunities.

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Opportunity Status: Construction underway. Agricultural supply-chain development ongoing; specific outstanding equipment and construction contracts have not been confirmed.

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