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February 26, 2013
Victorian Potato Growers to enjoy Field Day showcasing industry R&D
Cutting edge DNA testing technology, novel approaches to pest and disease management, and exciting new plant nutrition applications – these are amongst the latest Research and Development (R&D) activities that will be presented at the Field Day on ...
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McCain Foods finalizes acquisition of the Kitchens of Sara Lee (Australia)
February 05, 2013
McCain Foods finalizes acquisition of the Kitchens of Sara Lee (Australia)
McCain Foods today announced it has completed the acquisition of Kitchens of Sara Lee (KOSL) Australia from Hillshire Brands, boosting its consumer offering. The transaction, initiated on December 18, is valued at A$82M.
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February 01, 2013
‘All-star’ team to grow awareness of Australian potato industry research at upcoming Victorian Field Day
Leading industry researchers will team-up with local Victorian agronomists at a Field Day event next month, to help raise awareness amongst potato growers and processors about key research and development (R&D) activities currently being undertaken...
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January 31, 2013
Pressure on West Australian potato growers to meet retail standards
Potato growers across the Warren Blackwood have revealed their struggle to meet standards set by retail giants Coles and Woolworths.
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Push for fresh potato marketing in Australia
January 15, 2013
Push for fresh potato marketing in Australia
A drop in fresh potato consumption across the country has prompted the state industry body to call for a national promotional campaign to help boost sales.
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January 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)
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McCain Foods finalizes acquisition of the Kitchens of Sara Lee (Australia)
December 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.
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December 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 ...
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Australia: ACCC allows collective bargaining for potato growers but says no to seed price recommendations
December 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.
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AUSVEG Chairman, Deputy Chair and Audit Chair re-elected
November 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...
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First South Australian baby potatoes go for a good price
November 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...
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ACCC proposes to allow collective bargaining for potato growers
November 06, 2012
ACCC proposes to allow collective bargaining for potato growers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proposes to authorise the South East Potato Growers Association and the Victorian Potato Growers Council and their members to collectively bargain with potato buyers.
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October 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...
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Harvest time for 'baby potatoes' in South Australia
October 18, 2012
Harvest time for 'baby potatoes' in South Australia
The start of the annual harvest highlights the success of the potato industry which is providing an economic bonanza in South Australia, becoming the success story of the state's $2.5 billion horticulture sector in the past decade.
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October 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 ...
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Potato Chip Production in Australia: declining revenues
October 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...
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October 12, 2012
Impending Australian feud over New Zealand potato imports
A bitter feud over plans to import potatoes from New Zealand is escalating, with growers accusing Australia's biosecurity body of fudging the science and lacking the knowledge to prevent a major pest outbreak.
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October 07, 2012
Australian government provides updated statement regarding proposal to import potatoes from New Zealand
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government has released a new statement on October 4 regarding the heavily contested proposal (e.g. by AUSVEG) regarding import of potatoes from New Zealand
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