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.
The Managing Director of McCain Foods, Steve Yung spoke with Steve Martin from Ballarat and South West Victoria Mornings soon after the negotiations had finished.
McCain Foods Australia breaks silence over potato price deal in Ballarat
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