Ice Cream Giant Golden North Relocates After 100 Years

The iconic South Australian ice cream maker, Golden North, is embarking on a significant strategic shift to relocate its manufacturing operations to a new facility in Murray Bridge. After a century of production in Laura, near Port Pirie, this move aims not only to boost the production of their cherished ice cream by fourfold to 40 million liters annually but also to potentially expand into cheese and broader dairy products.

Furthermore, with the current Laura plant scheduled to close by June 2026, Golden North is ensuring redeployment opportunities for its 80 employees during a 12-month transition, supported by state government initiatives. This decision, under new ownership, signals confidence in growth prospects within the agribusiness sector and reflects a broader trend in the dairy industry to adapt to new market demands.