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McCain to close potato processing factory in South Australia
October 17, 2013
McCain to close potato processing factory in South Australia
McCain Foods has announced it will close its potato processing factory in Penola, South Australia.
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Major Fresh Potato Campaign launched in Western Australia
October 09, 2013
Major Fresh Potato Campaign launched in Western Australia
The Potato Marketing Corporation of Western Australia has started a campaign to increase the consumption of fresh potatoes.
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State government removes red tape for Victorian potato growers
September 11, 2013
State government removes red tape for Victorian potato growers
Victorian potato growers will face fewer quarantine restrictions when selling their potatoes interstate.
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Woolworths Trolley Trends report reveals Australia’s evolving tastebuds
August 26, 2013
Woolworths Trolley Trends report reveals Australia’s evolving tastebuds
Supermarket chain Woolworths has released a report focused on the changes in the spending pattern of their Australian Shoppers over the past 25 years. The report also highlights the dramatic change in the position of the potato in that shopping cart.
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Potato and tortilla chips
August 12, 2013
Potato Chips are most popular snack in Australia and New Zealand
A recent study by Roy Morgan Research shows that potato chips are still Australia’s most popular snack food, with a third of Australians aged 14+ in the year to March 2013 buying the product in an average four-week period.
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August 05, 2013
AUSVEG welcomes Australian Prime Minister's acknowledgement of agribusiness as an issue in the election
AUSVEG, the National Peak Industry Body for Australian vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the Prime Minister's acknowledgement of the importance of investment in agribusiness as part of his announcement of an election to be held on 7 September.
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Potato Farmer Andrew Combes Rabobank Simplot Young Potato Grower of the year.
August 01, 2013
Potato Farmer Andrew Combes Rabobank Simplot Young Potato Grower of the year.
Third generation farmer Andrew Combes is the only commercial potato grower south of Hobart (Tasmania, Australia). What's more, the 36-year-old is the new Rabobank Simplot Young Potato Grower of the year.
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July 30, 2013
Simplot Australia rejects healthy food rating system
Food processor Simplot Australia has rejected the Star system for labelling healthy and unhealthy food.
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July 29, 2013
Potato Industry in South Australia receives government support for training
The State Government of South Australia has awarded AU$43,500 to the Potato Industry for initiatives to make sure workers have skills to meet increasing production demands.
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July 22, 2013
Australian Research: DNA soil testing technology to reduce the impact of potato diseases
A multi-year research project, undertaken for the Australian potato industry, will come to fruition this month, with the launch of the project’s cutting-edge DNA soil testing service, which will help the industry to curb the impact of soil-borne diseases.
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Tasmanian potato growers 'insulted' by McCain offer
April 23, 2013
Tasmanian potato growers 'insulted' by McCain offer
Several Tasmanian potato growers whose contracts were cancelled by McCain last year have rejected new contract offers from the company.
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The new McCain Branding in Australia
April 23, 2013
McCain Foods brings new branding to Australia
McCain Foods is bringing its new branding to Australia. The new branding, developed by brand agency BrandOpus, was first introduced in the United Kingdom and marked the first complete overhaul of the McCain logo in more than 50 years.
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April 16, 2013
Australian French fry ad: The Birds Eye hot chip cup
Simplot brand Birds Eye has channeled sports commentating in its latest television campaign for its Hot Chips range.
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March 24, 2013
Australia: outcome senate inquiry New Zealand Potato Imports further delayed
Potato growers In Australia have been forced to wait longer for the outcome from an inquiry of the Australian Senate into New Zealand potato imports after the report release date was further delayed.
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March 20, 2013
Australian potato company Mondello Farms has been placed in receivership
Restructuring and corporate advisory firm McGrathNicol was yesterday appointed as receivers following Heard Phillips being appointed administrators of the company.
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Australia: Birds Eye launches two new potato chip ranges (French Fries)
March 20, 2013
Australia: Birds Eye launches two new potato chip ranges (French Fries)
Australian frozen food company Birds Eye has launched two new potato chip ranges.
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March 06, 2013
Tasmanian Biofumigation pioneers push potato rotations
Biofumigation is being used in Tasmania to reduce vegetable cropping rotations and boost yields.
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Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board
February 27, 2013
Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board has elected a new chair. Terry O’Brien, Managing Director of Simplot Australia, has been elected by the Board following the resignation of John Doumani.
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