Potato News from Australia

Vegetables stall at the Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok (2019)

August 05, 2020

Potato Growers to Benefit as Thailand lifts Tariffs on Australian Potatoes

AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud that two key commitments are now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), which will improve market access for Australian potato exporters into the Thai market.

TNA - intelli-weigh® omega series of multi-head weighers

August 05, 2020

TNA - 'the weigh to go: improving sustainability with advanced weighing equipment'

Productivity has been the watch-word of the food production industry for decades, with millions of dollars spent on finding new ways to get more done within the same time and input.

McCain Foods Australia - Ballarat plant invests big in solar

July 15, 2020

McCain Foods Ballarat plant to feature Australia’s largest 'behind-the-meter' renewable energy system

In the race to decarbonise the economy, industrial processing is a tough nut to crack given the amount of heat needed to process goods.

May 18, 2020

Rain decimates Tasmanian potato crop; processors fear European spuds will be dumped on Aussie market

Tasmanian potato growers, who produce the bulk of Australia’s French fries, are having a disastrous harvest. Months of wet weather is making it impossible to get onto paddocks in parts of the state.

April 27, 2020

AUSVEG welcomes McDonald's CoOL commitment, urges other fast food outlets to follow suit

AUSVEG, the peak industry body for Australia’s vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed McDonald’s commitment to display the country of origin of the ingredients in their products.

April 08, 2020

tna Reaffirms Aftermarket Commitment with New Appointment

Raj Singh joins the team as Group Aftermarket & Services Manager.

March 20, 2020

Statement from AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ regarding Hort Connections 2020

AUSVEG and the Produce Marketing Association of Australia – New
Zealand (PMA-ANZ) have decided to postpone Hort Connections 2020, which was
due to be held from 15-17 June 2020 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

March 06, 2020

Transforming potato waste into a new industry for Australia

Four of the largest potato producers in Australia want to convert 100% of their potato waste into commercial benefit through their partnership with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

Smith’s new lamington flavoured chip has Aussies torn

December 18, 2019

Smith's new lamington flavoured potato chip has Aussies torn

In Australia, Smith’s has announced they’re releasing a new sweet potato chip and not everyone is convinced the unorthodox flavour will be a hit.

October 27, 2019

World Potato Congress 2023 to be held in Adelaide, South Australia

Adelaide, South Australia has been named as the host city for the 2023 World Potato Congress (WPC), the first time this event has been held in Australia. The announcement was made during Potatoes South Australia’s Annual Industry Dinner and Auction.

October 22, 2019

Potato Industry on Export Fast-track

Backed overwhelmingly by industry, the Potato Growers Association of Western Australia (PGAWA) is moving forward to establish an export entity by May 2020.

tna co-founders appointed to Australian Society of Honour

October 15, 2019

TNA Australia co-founders appointed to Australian Society of Honour

Nadia & Alf Taylor, co-founders of tna, a leading food processing and packaging solutions provider located in Sydney, Australia, were presented with insignias commemorating their appointment as Members (AM) of the Order of Australia.

September 10, 2019

Tasmanian McCain potato growers gain price increase

A long-awaited price increase has come for the state's McCain potato growers. Grower Beau Gooch said the $33 per tonne increase would help put profitability back in the paddock.

August 28, 2019

Tasmanian Potato Farmers accepted Simplot's latest price offer

More than 80 potato growers in Tasmania, Australia felt a sense of relief when receiving Simplot's second offer for their processing potatoes, says Nathan Richardson, chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.

August 20, 2019

Australian potato wholesaler fined for using unfair contracts

One of Australia’s largest potato wholesalers, Mitolo Group, has been fined for entering into unfair contracts with growers.

August 15, 2019

Designing a better low-fat potato chip

Australian researchers have developed a technique to analyze potato chips’ physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow, which they say could be used to help formulate a tastier low-fat snack.

August 05, 2019

Potato Industry Western Australia looking for best way to grow export

In Western Australia, the potato industry is embarking on a major effort to develop export opportunities

Tong’s new MonstaFill high capacity filler ticks all the boxes for Tasmanian Seed Potato Processor

July 24, 2019

MonstaFill - Tong's new high capacity boxfiller - ticks all the boxes for Tasmanian seed potato processor

Tong Engineering has introduced a new twin-head box filler - the Monstafill. A seed potato processor in Tasmania is already using it to minimise labour and to almost triple throughput.

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