Hazeldenes plans 140 new jobs as Bendigo chicken producer expands despite bird flu
The 90-year-old Bendigo poultry company is adding 140 full-time jobs. It is tightening biosecurity against H5N1 bird flu.
Hazeldenes is investing in some major upgrades. The company will improve water storage, treatment and recycling as it expands production.
One of Victoria's largest chicken producers, Hazeldenes is based outside Bendigo. Hazeldenes employs over 1000 staff.
It aims to increase output by up to 76 per cent. The 140 new jobs will support water management.
The firm processes more than a million chickens weekly. H5N1 bird flu has arrived in Australia.
But the company says it is stepping up biological controls. It is also strengthening biosecurity measures.
Victoria's $150 million Investment Fund is paying for the upgrades. The fund reserves $50 million to support fast-growing businesses across the state.
- 140
- New full-time jobs
- over 1000
- Current staff
- over 1 million
- Chickens processed weekly
- up to 76 per cent
- Production growth target
Why it mattersA major regional employer is expanding and creating local jobs. But it is only doing this by treating bird flu as permanent. It must learn to live with it, not overcome it.
AustraliaBendigo region gains 140 permanent jobs in food production, a boost to regional employment and economic activity in Victoria.
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