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juni 04, 2012

McCain works towards Woolworths deal in Australia

Supermarket chain Woolworths is in talks with McCain Foods for it to supply potatoes to a new line of frozen home-brand products.
april 17, 2012

Simplot want to stay in Tasmania for as long as they can afford it

Vegetable processor Simplot has reaffirmed its commitment to keep its two factories in the North-West Tasmania for as long as viable.
april 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.
april 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.
januari 15, 2012

McCain denies NZ move: Pressure mounts on Ballarat growers

McCain Foods in Ballarat has denied plans to shift its local plant to New Zealand within 18 months.
januari 09, 2012

McCain Foods in Australia looking for 'productivity improvements' in 2012

The Victorian Farmers Federation is worried about the long-term future of the giant McCain Foods' processing plant in Ballarat.
november 14, 2011

McCain Ballarat Potato growers hope for a better potato season

Fourth-generation potato farmer Dominic Prendergast is hoping for a better potato season than last year. At the beginning of this year he led a group of Ballarat growers in a successful protest for better prices against global food giant McCain. In M...
oktober 06, 2011

McCain Foods to meet union over pay dispute in Ballarat factory

McCain Foods is hopeful union discussions will resolve pay disputes before further industrial action hampers production at the Ballarat plant. Union representatives are expected to meet with McCain on Monday next week ahead of possible strikes on Tues...
juni 18, 2011

Australian imports of vegetables from China tripled in the past 10 years.

In response to data that Australian imports of vegetables have tripled between 2000 and 2010 AUSVEG spokesperson Andrew White today warned this increase poses a threat to the Australian vegetable industry and the community.
juni 08, 2011

Ballarat Potato growers already struck new McCain price deal

Ballarat district potato growers have struck a new price deal with McCain Foods, months ahead of schedule. The growers will be paid an increase of $15 a tonne of potatoes for next year's crop.
 Simplot Australia
mei 31, 2011

Tasmanian potato growers counting the cost of 'worst season'

With the Tasmanian potato harvest in full swing, the effects of the extremely wet winter and mild summer are being realised.
 From the Ground Up
mei 18, 2011

McCain Foods brings 'It's All Good' Campaign to Australia and New Zealand

McCain Foods Australia and New Zealand has announced a new “overarching global company philosophy”, pledging to “spread the goodness” with reformulation of products to eliminate additives or preservatives, emphasise its School Veggie Patches campaigns...

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april 06, 2011

Tasmanian potato growers accept 6% price rise from McCain

Tasmanian potato growers supplying McCain Foods have accepted a price rise for their current crop.
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maart 28, 2011

McCain Foods Australia breaks silence over potato price deal in Ballarat

After months of failed negotiations culminating in a week of protests and a blockade of the McCain Foods factory in Ballarat, potato growers and the food manufacturer have come to an agreement.
 potato grower protest at McCain Ballarat (courtesy: The Courier)
maart 24, 2011

Ballarat Potato farmers, McCain Foods reach agreement

Ballarat region potato growers and McCain Foods have reached an agreement a short time ago, offering growers about $305 a tonne for their potatoes. The Ballarat McCain Growers Group met with the company this afternoon for further negotiations.
maart 23, 2011

Potato farmer protests at McCain Foods Ballarat escalating

Determined potato growers in Ballarat will take their protest to the next level after five hours of talks with McCain Foods senior management failed to reach a solution.
maart 20, 2011

Australian Potato growers protest outside McCain Ballarat factory

Potato growers are using 50 tractors to protest outside the McCain factory at Ballarat, in central Victoria, over contract negotiations.
 Simplot Australia
maart 02, 2011

McCain Foods Australia urged to chip in more for potato growers

McCain Foods Australia is being urged to follow the lead of Simplot Australia by increasing potato prices for Ballarat growers.

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