Rob Salmon and John Casswell
Abril 12, 2026
Potatoes Tasmania Established to Strengthen Coordination Across State Potato Industry
A new grower-led industry body, Potatoes Tasmania, has been established, marking a significant step toward strengthening coordination, productivity and long-term sustainability across the state’s potato sector.
J.R. Simplot Company
Agosto 05, 2025
Simplot Appears to be Restructuring Amid Layoffs at Boise Headquarters and Global Divisions
J.R. Simplot Company is undergoing restructuring, leading to layoffs in Boise and abroad. Though the scope is unclear, employees report job losses on LinkedIn. The company hasn’t filed a WARN notice and remains focused on adapting to market changes.
Agronico potato field in bloom (Variety Atlantic) in Tasmania, Australia
Agosto 27, 2023
Simplot to acquire Agronico, Tasmania’s largest seed potato producer
Agronico, Tasmania’s largest seed potato producer, has entered into an agreement for Simplot to acquire the business and property assets of Agronico.
An ordinary snap of a supermarket freezer filled with frozen chips at a Queensland Aldi has excited Australians in a hopeful sign that the potato shortage is over
Mayo 03, 2023
Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips
Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips Potato production suffered heavily due to excessive rains and flooding in major potato-growing areas in Australia in 2022.
TOMRA 5B Sorting Machine
Marzo 04, 2023
TOMRA Provided sorting solution to Simplot Australia
Simplot was looking for a full turnkey solution for their french fries line in Tasmania. TOMRA Food was able to provide sorting solutions that could be implemented while keeping some of their existing equipment.
Simplot's 4Sight 2030 Goals
Agosto 20, 2022
Simplot's 4Sight 2030 Goals
Recently Simplot, a potato processor and a supplier of a wide range of agricultural products, highlighted its sustainability goals. Covering all aspects of the agricultural value chain, gives Simplot on edge...
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Tasmanian potato growers start ditching spuds after stalemate on price negotiations with Simplot. (Courtesy: ABC Rural, Laurissa Smith)
Agosto 06, 2022
Tasmanian potato growers start ditching spuds after stalemate on price negotiations with potato processors
Potato processor Simplot Australia has refused to budge on its second price offer to Tasmanian farmers for their potato crop this season. Farmers met on Wednesday night to discuss the impasse with the company.
Farmers are warning people need to pay more for their hot chips. (Courtesy: Hugh Hogan, ABC Rural)
Julio 18, 2022
Simplot and Potato farmers of Tasmania in standoff over rising prices
Farmers have rejected a second price offer made by food manufacturer Simplot for their potato crop this season.
Graham Dugdale, Managing Director of Simplot Australia
Julio 11, 2022
Simplot Australia announces USD 70 million investment in vegetable processing in New South Wales, Australia
Simplot Australia has announced an AUD 65 million (about USD 44 million) upgrade to its Bathurst manufacturing facility and acquisiton of farming land in the Central West region of New South Wales valued at AUD 40 million.