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Processing and packaging specialist tna introduces the intelli-date 5, a high-speed thermal transfer overprint date coder with airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuously high-quality printing on flexible bags.
November 01, 2018
tna introduces high-speed airless date coder with integrated verification technology
Processing and packaging specialist tna introduces the intelli-date 5, a high-speed thermal transfer overprint date coder with airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuously high-quality printing on flexible bags.
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From left to right: Rod Knight (Thomas Foods International Fresh Produce), John Mitolo, Alex Mitolo (The Mitolo Group), Robbie Davis (Potatoes South Australia), Paul White (Zerella Fresh) and Chris McDermott (Little Heroes Foundation)
October 30, 2018
Annual baby potato auction South Australia brings in a record AUD 39.000
The annual auction of new season baby potatoes in South Australia, brought in a record AU$39.000. Proceeds of the auction are donated to the Little Heroes Foundation, a charity supporting children living with cancer and serious illness.
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Robbie Davis, CEO of Potatoes South Australia
October 04, 2018
Potatoes South Australia turns ugly taters into premium products
Potatoes South Australia is searching and finding new applications for potato waste
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Key Technologies and Heat and Control
August 21, 2018
Key Technology and Heat and Control Form Strategic Partnership in Australia, New Zealand and India
Processing Equipment manufacturers Key Technology, Inc. and Heat and Control Pty Ltd. announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to support customers in Australia, New Zealand and India.
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The McCain Foods processing plant in Smithton, Tasmania as captured by Google Streetview in 2010 (Courtesy: Google Streetview)
August 06, 2018
Tasmanian potato growers want better contract with McCain Foods
A Northern Tasmanian farmer has lashed out at McCain over contract potato pricing, as Australian consumer watchdog ACCC begins an investigation into the potato processor.
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Thiago Roriz (gerente general de tna) y Nadia Taylor (directora y cofundadora de tna)
July 03, 2018
tna abre oficina en México para mejorar el soporte al cliente
La compañía australiana tna, líder en soluciones integradas de procesamiento y empaque de alimentos, abrió una oficina y centro de capacitación en México para brindar nuevos servicios y un soporte técnico mejorado.
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The Australian Industry Association AUSVEG has published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual, a guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of weeds, pests, and diseases impacting production.
June 27, 2018
AUSVEG published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual
The Australian Industry Association AUSVEG has published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual, a guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of weeds, pests, and diseases impacting production.
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Packaging and Processing Equipment Manufacturer tna has introduced the tna intelli-sys iPS 3, a high-performance data collection and reporting tool to provide manufacturers with insight into all their production processes.
May 31, 2018
tna launches new intelligent equipment and plant performance management tool
Packaging and Processing Equipment Manufacturer tna has introduced the tna intelli-sys iPS 3, a high-performance data collection and reporting tool to provide manufacturers with insight into all their production processes.
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With the new Shake Shake range McCain Foods Australia takes hot potato chips from the side of the plate to the centre of attention, with seasonings never before seen in the frozen chip aisle such as Chicken or Salt & Vinegar.
May 15, 2018
McCain Foods Australia launches Shake Shake oven fries
With the new Shake Shake range McCain Foods Australia takes hot potato chips from the side of the plate to the centre of attention.
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Liberibacter Species Bacterium Identified as Prime Suspect in Zebra Chip Disease
May 08, 2018
No Liberibacter (Zebra Chip pathogen) found in Potato Psyllids in Western Australia
In Western Australia, a surveillance program to assess if the last year detected tomato potato psyllid (TPP) carries the zebrachip disease pathogen (CLso), did not identify a single case of the pest - with over 10.000 psyllids tested.
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Joint stand of Ishida and Heat and Control
April 09, 2018
Global Heat and Control - Ishida Alliance to offer 'end-to-end' snack processing solutions
Ishida and Heat and Control are establishing a stronger collaborative alliance to provide food industry customers with full 'end to end' processing and packaging solutions.
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Steve Bendotti, owner of Bendotti Exporters plans to upgrade equipment so that processing potatoes into a range of value-added products, including French fries and wedges, becomes more efficient and capacity can be increased.
March 26, 2018
West Australian Potato Industry supported by State Government
West Australia’s struggling potato industry is poised for recovery after the State Government chipped in nearly $750,000 (USD 580,000) towards expanding processing and exports.
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March 20, 2018
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La compañía australiana tna ha presentado en la feria Anuga FoodTec de Colonia, Alemania, una nueva versión de su sistema insignia de aplicación de sazonado en la máquina, el tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1.
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March 16, 2018
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La compañía australiana tna presentó en la feria Snaxpo (Atlanta, EUA), el robag® 5, primer sistema de formado, llenado y sellado vertical (VFFS) de velocidad de la industria.
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March 08, 2018
Psyllid tests could help potato market access in Western Australia
Potato farmers could see Eastern States markets reopen in the near future which are still closed to WA following the tomato potato psyllid outbreak last year.
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The new protocol for seed potato exports from Victoria and South Australia to Indonesia was signed on February 15, 2018 in Melbourne during the 21st Working Group on Agriculture, Food and Forestry Cooperation - allowing trade from these states to commence
February 17, 2018
Seed Potato Farmers Victoria and South Australia secure access to Indonesian market
​More than 300 seed potato farmers across South Australia and Victoria will be celebrating after last week's breakthrough in securing new market access to Indonesia.
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February 10, 2018
Las papas verdes no son tóxicas, según una investigación australiana
Sabine Tanios es candidata a doctorado en Tasmania y trabaja en una investigación que trata de averiguar por qué y cómo las papas desarrollan esa coloración verdosa.
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Jonathan Rankin returns to tna as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) to head up tna’s global sales division and support customers.
December 13, 2017
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Processing and Packaging Equipment Manufacturer tna appoints of Jonathan Rankin as Chief Sales Officer (CSO).
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