Franco-Belgian Maltings: Project to Transfer the Malterie du Château Business to Pithiviers

A Transfer of the Malterie du Château Business to MFB Planned from January 2027

Soufflet Malt justified the launch of Country Malt Group in Europe by a context it describes as "an increasingly competitive craft market". The stated objective is to "create a more targeted distribution model, closer to the needs of craft brewers and distillers".

In this context, the transfer to Malteries Franco-Belges (MFB) of the business carried out by Malterie du Château, located in Belgium, is being considered. The project notably provides for moving its industrial production to the Pithiviers maltings, in France, starting from January 2027.

Strengthened Specialty Malt Capacities Within the Soufflet Malt Network

According to the press release, this development would allow MFB to "optimise and strengthen its specialty malt production capacities". It would also enable it to continue developing its distribution business with craft brewers in Europe, drawing on the brand and expertise of Malterie du Château.

A subsidiary of Soufflet Malt listed on compartment B of Euronext Paris, MFB operates four maltings in France as well as minority interests in certain group subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe.

Soufflet Malt, for its part, operates 35 maltings in 20 countries, with a production capacity of 3.6 million tonnes of malt per year. The group already distributed under the Country Malt Group brand in North America, and under the Cryer Malt brand in Asia.