The beginnings of Joe White Maltings occurred during the Gold Rush at Ballarat in the 1850’s.From these humble beginnings, Joe White’s development followed the growth of Australia with malting operations opening and expanding in Melbourne and Ballarat.

Further plants were commissioned or acquired in Devonport, Adelaide, Ballarat, Perth and Brisbane.

In recent years, a new Speciality Malting Centre was established at Ballarat and a new plant was opened in Perth. This was followed by Joe White Maltings purchasing Maltco in Ballarat which has become the Lake Gardens plant.

Now the new era begins with Viterra with the addition of the Cavan plant (formerly Adelaide Malting Company) in Adelaide.

In September 2009, ABB Grain and leading Canadian agribusiness Viterra reached an historic agreement to combine their operations. By coming together, ABB Grain and Viterra will create a world-class agricultural company with an expanded global reach and presence.