News on Potatoes in Retail from Australia

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.
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.
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.
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.
West Australian Potato Growers want you to eat potatoes EVERY day...
July 03, 2017

West Australian Potato Growers want you to eat potatoes EVERY day...

West Australian potato growers want their potatoes back on dinner plates every day to help ease a massive glut. The advertising campaign - named Todatoes - began Saturday night with the start of a prime-time television advertising campaign.
Potato shortage never this bad: farmers in Australia say
January 25, 2017

Australian potato farmers: Shortage never this bad

Heavy rain, particularly in New South Wales (Australia), combined with a cold winter have led to a tight potato supply and high prices.
How could a company with 23 per cent of Australia's AU$625 million potato market go bust?
May 22, 2016

Oakville Produce: How can a company supplying 23 percent of Australia's potato market go bankrupt?

After Oakville Produce (formerly known as the Moraitis Group) entered receivership earlier this month, questions arise how that could happen to a company good for almost a quarter of the Australian Potato market.
South Australian Farmers introduce the Gourmandine variety - exclusively at Coles
April 15, 2016

South Australian Farmers introduce the Gourmandine variety - exclusively at Coles

The Mitolo family will be the first Australian farmers to produce Europe’s popular potato variety, the Gourmandine.
Potato packers missing out on sales by not listing potato variety or best before date?
November 05, 2015

Potato packers missing out on sales by not listing potato variety or best before date?

Providing Australian consumers with more information on the package such as the potato variety and their uses would encourage them to buy more potatoes, according to the latest wave of Potato Tracker research.

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