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September 28, 2012
Australians' appetite for imported french fries has soared 700 per cent in two years.
Australians' appetite for imported potato chips (french fries) has soared 700 per cent in just two years.
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September 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...
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Tasmanian potato farmers expect industry 'wipe-out' if New Zealand imports are allowed
September 07, 2012
Tasmanian potato farmers expect industry 'wipe-out' if New Zealand imports are allowed
Furious Tasmanian farmers have warned that the state's potato industry faces ruin if New Zealand imports are allowed.
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September 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.
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August 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.
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August 27, 2012
Simplot Australia wants to further reduce potato prices
Simplot Australia managing director Terry O'Brien has nominated a floor price Tasmanian potato farmers may have to accept to continue growing for the food processor. Speaking after the company announced the results of price negotiations with potato gr...
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August 25, 2012
Simplot cuts potato prices in Tasmania
Simplot's Tasmanian processing potato prices have been cut by 11 per cent and contracts reduced by around 30,000 tonnes.
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August 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.
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Robbie Davis, CEO of Potatoes South Australia
August 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...
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Potatoes New Zealand welcomes step towards fresh potato exports for processing to Australia
July 08, 2012
Potatoes New Zealand welcomes step towards fresh potato exports for processing to Australia
Potatoes New Zealand has welcomed an Australian Government draft report which is expected to open the door to the export of fresh potatoes for processing from New Zealand to Australia.
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July 06, 2012
Australian potato growers fear disease coming in from New Zealand
Australia's national vegetable grower group Ausveg says import controls being recommended by Biosecurity Australia fail to protect Australia's potato industry from the threat of disease.
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Packaging Equipment Manufacturer tna acquired The Cadalec Group
June 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...
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June 11, 2012
McCain's Australian growers spitting chips
French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods has been accused by the Victorian Farmers Federation of using 'bully-boy tactics' to push potato growers in Victoria and Tasmania to the financial brink.
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June 08, 2012
Australia is a dumping ground for international growers, says Ausveg spokesman
McCain's decision to use cheap potato imports rather than Australian-grown product will have devastating effects on the entire industry, according to AUSVEG
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June 04, 2012
Cheaper to grow potatoes overseas, Australian study finds
A study of potato farming has found that it costs up to double the amount to grow spuds in Australia than it does overseas.
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June 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.
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May 13, 2012
Australian potato industry to give mash a makeover
For years the humble spud has been viewed as a simple, even boring, side dish. But that may soon change, with many in the Australian industry attempting to give mash a makeover.
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May 11, 2012
Industry heavyweights address the AUSVEG National Convention at the Agribusiness Leaders Panel
Today, the Managing Director of Bayer CropScience, Joerg Ellmanns, was one of five prominent industry members to address the Agribusiness Leaders Panel at the 2012 AUSVEG National Convention and spoke about Australia’s need to appreciate the importance...
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