News on Potatoes in Retail from Oceania

Mitolo Family Farms enters into strategic partnership with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
April 11, 2023

Canadian pension fund acquires majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, Australia's largest potato supplier

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, a Canadian pension fund, acquires the majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, the largest potato grower and packer in Australia.
The Pye Group opens largest potato packing facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere
November 20, 2022

The Pye Group opens largest potato packing facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere

Australian potato supplier, the Pye Group will, officially opened the largest potato packing facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere on Tuesday.
Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase
August 11, 2022

Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase

Potato farmers in the Ballarat region are demanding a pay rise for their produce, claiming McCain Foods does not pay a fair price for the popular mealtime vegetable. Last season McCain Foods paid growers an average of AUD 0.33 (about USD 0.23)
Australian potato company Zerella Fresh focused on consistent potato quality and high throughput
May 21, 2022

Australian potato company Zerella Fresh focused on consistent potato quality and high throughput

Zerella Fresh was founded in 1936 (Virginia, South of Australia) and is since 2009 a part of the Pye Group family. Zerella is committed to being Australia’s leading supplier and marketer of fresh produce.
A Potato So Big Even Guinness World Records Doesn't Believe It.
January 26, 2022

A Potato So Big Even Guinness World Records Doesn't Believe It

Colin and Donna Craig-Brown found the questionably large potato growing in their yard in November 2021. They even named the potato Dug and submitted their surprisingly large find to Guinness World Records (via Food & Wine).
Australia’s leading potato supplier will invest AUD 35 million in a new potato packing facility at Parilla, 210 kilometres east of Adelaide in South Australia’s Mallee.
September 28, 2020

The Pye Group AUD 35 Million Expansion Will Boost Regional Economy

The Pye Group's multi-million-dollar investment in its Parilla Premium Potatoes and Zerella Fresh brands will help feed growing demand for potatoes in Australia. It will inject an estimated AUD 42 million into the regional Mallee economy and create 40 new local jobs.
Plant seed potatoes now and you’ll be digging up your own buried treasure in just a few months.
September 17, 2020

Potatoes from plot to plate: how to grow the perfect spuds in your New Zealand backyard

While in the Northern hemisphere we are harvesting potatoes and getting ready for winter, this is not the case in the Southern hemisphere. This article offers tips on how to grow potatoes in your New Zealand backyard.
Daly Potato Company acquired by Pure Foods Tasmania Limited
September 11, 2020

Daly Potato Company acquired by Pure Foods Tasmania Limited

Pure Foods Tasmania Limited has agreed to buy the business and assets of Daly Potato Company Pty Ltd (DPC) for $1.8M with a mixture of cash and shares, subject to working capital adjustments.
Statement from AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ regarding Hort Connections 2020
March 20, 2020

Statement from AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ regarding Hort Connections 2020

AUSVEG and the Produce Marketing Association of Australia – New
Zealand (PMA-ANZ) have decided to postpone Hort Connections 2020, which was
due to be held from 15-17 June 2020 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
World Potato Congress 2023 to be held in Adelaide, South Australia
October 27, 2019

World Potato Congress 2023 to be held in Adelaide, South Australia

Adelaide, South Australia has been named as the host city for the 2023 World Potato Congress (WPC), the first time this event has been held in Australia. The announcement was made during Potatoes South Australia’s Annual Industry Dinner and Auction.
New Zealand consumers prefer locally grown potatoes
September 20, 2019

New Zealand consumers prefer locally grown potatoes

New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown says its biggest selling potatoes are white washed potatoes. Customers also prefer that their potatoes are locally grown
West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 percent
November 06, 2018

West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 percent

West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 per cent to nearly $4 million over the past year, despite pressure on margins fuelled partly by rising competition from international players.
Traditional baby potato auction South Australia brings in a record AUD 39.000
October 30, 2018

Annual baby potato auction South Australia brings in a record AUD 39.000

The annual auction of new season baby potatoes in South Australia, brought in a record AU$39.000. Proceeds of the auction are donated to the Little Heroes Foundation, a charity supporting children living with cancer and serious illness.
Potatoes South Australia turns uglie tatties in
October 04, 2018

Potatoes South Australia turns ugly taters into premium products

Potatoes South Australia is searching and finding new applications for potato waste
Las papas verdes no son tóxicas, según una investigación australiana
February 10, 2018

Las papas verdes no son tóxicas, según una investigación australiana

Sabine Tanios es candidata a doctorado en Tasmania y trabaja en una investigación que trata de averiguar por qué y cómo las papas desarrollan esa coloración verdosa.
Nueva peladora de papas al vapor: alta calidad, extracción uniforme de cascara y bajo mantenimiento
December 04, 2017

Nueva peladora de papas al vapor: alta calidad, extracción uniforme de cascara y bajo mantenimiento

La compañía australiana tna ha ampliado su línea de soluciones de pelado al vapor de alta eficiencia Florigo ultra-peel® SSC 3 para papas, minizanahorias y otros vegetales.
New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade
October 29, 2017

New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade

The price of potatoes in New Zealand has almost doubled in the last 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand.
Wet weather causes potato shortage in new Zealand
October 15, 2017

Wet weather causes potato shortage in New Zealand

Stocks of the potato chips are stretched thin as New Zealand battles a nationwide potato shortage after the wet winter. UPDATE: it turns grocery stores right now have NO shortage in stocks after all...

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