J.R. Simplot

Simplot Australia

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Potato wedges
Simplot Australia is a leading Australian food manufacturer and the home of Australia's favourite food brands.

The Simplot Australia story began in 1995 when the J.R. Simplot Company expanded into Australia, acquiring iconic brands like Birds Eye, Leggo's, Chiko and Edgell. The Company has continued to grow with the addition of brands like John West, Lean Cuisine, and Quorn.

Today Simplot Australia's activities include vegetable, meat and seafood manufacturing operations that supply chilled, frozen and shelf stable products to Australia's major supermarkets and Foodservice customers.
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J.R. Simplot

Simplot Australia - Ulverstone
The Simplot Ulverstone potato processing plant in Tasmania (Australia)
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J.R. Simplot

J.R. Simplot
  • Birds Eye (Australia and New Zealand)
  • Edgell

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Tasmanian Potato Farmers accepted Simplot's latest price offer
August 28, 2019

Tasmanian Potato Farmers accepted Simplot's latest price offer

More than 80 potato growers in Tasmania, Australia felt a sense of relief when receiving Simplot's second offer for their processing potatoes, says Nathan Richardson, chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.
Australia
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Farmers fight for potato pay as Simplot records $62m profit
July 08, 2019

Farmers fight for potato pay as Simplot records $62m profit

Tasmanian potato growers say Simplot is not paying them enough for their vegetables, as they negotiate a new contract with the vegetable processing giant.
Australia
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Pulsed Electric Field in Potato Processing: Impact on Sustainability
July 10, 2018

Pulsed Electric Field in Potato Processing: Impact on Sustainability

A recent study on the impact of Pulsed Electric Field treatment (PEF) in the potato processing industry has shown substantial benefits in comparison to the regular process using conventional pre-heaters.
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Simplot wants to sell food products from GM Potatoes in Australia and New Zealand
July 06, 2017

Simplot wants to sell food products from GM Potatoes in Australia and New Zealand

JR Simplot has applied at FSANZ for approval to export genetically modified potato products into Australia and New Zealand. Unclear is what type of products this is about, but unprocessed potatoes can not be imported.
New Zealand
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