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Simplot Australia

Potato wedges

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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.
Subsidiaries
A subsidiary of:
  • Birds Eye (Australia and New Zealand)
  • Edgell

News for this Company

Food regulator Australia and New Zealand is reviewing Simplot's GMO Innate potato
August 24, 2016

Food regulator Australia and New Zealand is reviewing Simplot's GMO Innate potato

Australia's food regulator has called for submissions as it reviews a genetically-modified potato designed to produce less chemicals when fried.
World Potato Congress Board changes: who is in, who is out?
June 28, 2016

World Potato Congress Board changes: Who is in? Who is out?

David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced today the retirement of Albert Wada, after an eight year term as active member the Board of Directors. Three new international advisers were newly appointed to the Board.
Tasmanian Potato Growers agree three year contract with Simplot
May 24, 2016

Tasmanian Potato Growers agree three year contract with Simplot

Frozen French fry maker Simplot Australia has agreed to pay its Tasmanian potato suppliers 5 per cent more, phased in over the next three years.
Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania
July 06, 2015

Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania

This season, potato processor Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania.