April 13, 2010
McCain Ballarat staff return to work following strike
Striking workers at the McCain Foods Ballarat factory in Australia were ordered back to work yesterday following a dispute over rostered days off. The strike started when workers walked off the job on Monday night after the company failed to come to ...From the archive
April 07, 2010
Price cuts and volume reductions for Australian Potato Growers McCain Foods
Potato growers in the Moorabool region (Australia, near McCain Foods Ballarat factory) say they could be forced out of business after McCain Foods planned a AU$45 a tonne price cut next season. With McCain’s tonnage also set to be reduced by 10 per c...From the archive
March 16, 2010
Processed Potato Import chipping away at Aussie potato profits
Australian potato producers are feeling the pinch, due to an increase in processed potato imports from Europe, American and New Zealand. Since 2004, annual processed potato imports have risen 400 per cent, from $20 million to $109 million. Tim Heisse...From the archive
March 08, 2010
Discovery of fat taste could hold the key to reducing obesity - link to BMI
A newly discovered ability for people to taste fat could hold the key to reducing obesity, Deakin University health researchers believe. Deakin researchers Dr Russell Keast and PhD student Jessica Stewart, working with colleagues at the University o...From the archive
February 08, 2010
AUSVEG criticises Australian government for lack of support around Fruit Logistica
AUSVEG Chairman, John Brent, today expressed dismay at the lack of Australian representation at the Fruit Logistica Trade Fair just concluded in Berlin and called on Australia’s political leaders to place more emphasis on the agricultural industry and ...From the archive
January 26, 2010
Trading down not as prevalent down under
Latest research from Leatherhead’s Global Food Markets database suggests that the key food sectors in Australia are weathering the global recession well. Although there are signs that consumers have begun to economise during the slowdown, many sectors ...From the archive
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January 14, 2010
Fire at McCain Foods Timaru Potato Storages
A woman has been taken to hospital with respiratory problems following a large fire at McCain Foods' potato stores in Timaru this morning. Flames, reportedly 20m high, were seen rolling out of one of four empty potato storage sheds. Thick, black an...From the archive
December 16, 2009
KFC doing well in New Zealand
Restaurant Brands lifted third quarter sales 4.7 per cent to $72.9 million, led by strong growth from its KFC operation.The current economic climate was still not adversely affecting overall positive sales growth, the company said today. The rise for t...From the archive
December 10, 2009
Cargill acquires edible fats and oils operations of Goodman Fielder
Cargill announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Goodman Fielder's Commercial Edible Fats and Oils business. The A$ 240 million purchase includes the Commercial business' four fats and oils refining assets located in West Foots...From the archive
December 07, 2009
New Kangaroo and Emu flavored chips don't go down well with some Australians
A snack food company has proposed barbecueing and bagging two of Australia's national symbols, the kangaroo and the emu.Smiths Snack Foods, the Australian division of Frito-Lay/Pepsico, launched the potato chip flavour "BBQ Coat of Arms". The...From the archive
November 23, 2009
McCain cierra su planta de procesado de hortalizas en Australia
McCain Foods ha anunciado que cerrará su planta de procesamiento de hortalizas en Smithton, en el noroeste de Tasmania, en noviembre de 2010. La fábrica le ofrecerá planes de despido a sus 115 empleados permanentes, con una antelación de seis a 12 me...From the archive
November 20, 2009
McCain Foods closes Tasmanian vegetable processing plant
McCain Foods Australia will close its vegetable processing plant in Smithton (Tasmania) after completion of the coming processing season.Staff involved was informed earlier today. McCain Foods Managing Director Australia/New Zealand Steven Yung: "...From the archive
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November 20, 2009
TNA highlights Roflo 3 - Intelli-flav® 2 Flavouring System integration
TNA introduces the TNA Intelli-flav® 2 flavouring system for flavoured products as a completely integrated component of the new TNA Roflo® 3 gateless and fully reversible transfer and distribution conveyors for the snack food industry. The TNA Intelli-...From the archive
October 28, 2009
Simplot Australia enters ready meals market through arrangement with Nestlé
Simplot Australia announced today it is to enter the Australasian ready meals market through a combined license and acquisition arrangement with Nestlé Australia. Simplot Australia will licence the leading frozen meals brand Lean Cuisine and Maggi fr...From the archive
October 28, 2009
Australian potato growers angry over import of Dutch french fries by Woolworths
Australian potato growers are fuming at Woolworths' importation of its "home brand"french fries from the Netherlands. A grower, who did not wish to be named, said Woolworths was "notorious"for overlooking Australian growers to sourc...From the archive
October 23, 2009
Remarkable reduction in trans fat consumption WITHOUT labeling in Australia and New Zealand
In a report published today, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has shown that intake of trans fatty acids (TFAs) from manufactured sources has declined in the Australian and New Zealand population by 25-40% since 2007. FSANZ Chief Scientist...From the archive
October 21, 2009
Potato growers Australia suffer as potato demand drops
Ballarat region potato farmers have slashed the amount of seed they will sow this week because of a drop in demand. McCain Foods (Australia) has reduced the quota it will take from growers after next year's harvest and will pay them about $35 less pe...From the archive
September 05, 2009
Potato Psyllids ravaged crop in New Zealand
The full effect of tomato and potato psyllids, a plant disease that damages potato and tomato plants is beginning to be understood and the news is not good.Potato growers around Hawke’s Bay abandoned hectares of failed crops this year, not bothering t...From the archive
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