Tendencias Alimentarias de Australia

Enero 14, 2013

Space-saving vacuum fryer minimizes acrylamide formation in savory snacks

Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control presents the savory snack industry with a new version of the vacuum fryer. They call it the Unitized Vacuum Fryer (UVF)

Diciembre 19, 2012

McCain Foods to acquire Kitchens of Sara Lee (Australia) from Hillshire Brands

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. Ltd. today announced that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the Kitchens of Sara Lee (KOSL) frozen bakery business based in Australia and New Zealand from Hillshire Brands.

Diciembre 17, 2012

AUSVEG Potato R&D Program well received

Members of the Australian potato industry have shown strong support for the AUSVEG Potato Industry Extension Program over its first 12 months, with research and development (R&D) workshops held as part of the program proving a hit with both potato ...

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Diciembre 14, 2012

Australia: ACCC allows collective bargaining for potato growers but says no to seed price recommendations

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised the South East Potato Growers Association and the Victorian Potato Growers Council and their members to collectively bargain with potato buyers.

John Brent re-elected as AUSVEG Chairman

Noviembre 22, 2012

AUSVEG Chairman, Deputy Chair and Audit Chair re-elected

Queensland vegetable grower Mr John Brent has been re-elected unopposed to the position of AUSVEG Chairman following a Board meeting held on Monday 19 November in Melbourne. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on the same day, Mr Brent was also...

Noviembre 12, 2012

First South Australian baby potatoes go for a good price

At the inaugural auction of new season baby potatoes recently, bidding reached an impressive $3000. This was for 15kgs so that means the potatoes actually sold for $200,000 per tonne! Mr Tom Penna of Elders transferred his highly regarded auctioneering...

Octubre 24, 2012

AUSVEG reports on Senate Inquiry into import concerns New Zealand potatoes

AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today said that an Inquiry held this morning by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee is validation of concerns raised by AUSVEG about the biosecurity risks to the Australian potato industry of fresh p...

Octubre 18, 2012

Western Australian seed potato growers to reap benefits from research event in the field

Western Australian seed potato growers will today participate in a Field Walk event at the Vasse Research Station, located in the south west agricultural region of WA, to hear about current research into potato pests, diseases and viruses, and to take ...

Octubre 16, 2012

Potato Chip Production in Australia: declining revenues

According to industry research firm IBISWorld, potato chip manufacturers in Australia face tough conditions as a result of increasing health consciousness and rising import competition. On occasion of the publication of a new report on the Potato Chi...

Septiembre 16, 2012

Australia’s growers praise Senate Inquiry into importation of New Zealand potatoes

A Senate Inquiry into the importation of fresh potatoes from New Zealand has been praised by the Australian horticulture industry. Last week, Senators Colbeck, Xenophon, Nash, Madigan and McKenzie moved that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transpor...

Septiembre 05, 2012

Australian potato industry roasts PM in import row

A cartoon portraying Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard and senior ministers as children playing a video game has been launched by the potato industry as part of its war to block imports of New Zealand potatoes.

Agosto 28, 2012

Potato debate continues in Australia as Korea suspends US potato imports

The public debate between AUSVEG and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia continues, with AUSVEG querying DAFF’s decision to go ahead with plans in light of South Korea’s decision to suspend imports of US potatoes due to concerns over zebra chip disease.

Agosto 21, 2012

War of words between DAFF and AUSVEG on potato imports from New Zealand

AUSVEG has “wrongly accused” the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of basing quarantine conditions on outdated information, and of avoiding accountability, says DAFF.

Agosto 17, 2012

Potatoes South Australia appoints Robbie Davis as CEO

Potatoes South Australia, the newly formed peak industry body for the South Australian Potato Industry, has appointed Robbie Davis to the role of Chief Executive Officer. “We’re delighted that Robbie is joining us,” the Chairman of the Board of Pota...

Junio 29, 2012

Packaging Equipment Manufacturer tna acquired The Cadalec Group

Confirming its position as the leading complete packaging solutions provider, tna is pleased to announce its acquisition of The Cadalec Group.World-renowned specialists in electrical and control system integration, The Cadalec Group bring over 20 years...

Abril 15, 2012

Satiety and vegetables: shape matters, shows Australian study

A new study investigating the role that vegetables can play in making you ‘feel full’, a sensation known as satiety, has produced findings that show maximal satiety benefit is achieved with larger ‘intact’ pieces of vegetables, in this case carrots, co...

Abril 13, 2012

McDonalds Australia welcomes eyes on the fries

McDonald's will channel its marketing cash into activities that give Australians a look behind the golden arches in the hope they will fall back in love with the brand.

Abril 08, 2012

McDonald's in Australia: The fries are more popular than the salads

In Australia, just one per cent of purchases are from McDonald's healthy range of foods. The research, conducted by the Cancer Council, is the first to confirm that healthy options are rarely being purchased by eat-in diners.

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