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Australia faces nationwide potato shortage as extreme weather devastates South Australian crops — growers call it the toughest season in a decade
October 08, 2025
Australian Potato Shortage Deepens as Climate Change Crop Damage and Supply Chain Struggles Hit Supermarket Shelves
Australia faces a potato shortage after its toughest season in a decade. Extreme weather in South Australia, the nation’s main potato region, cut yields, causing supermarket shortages. Mitolo Family Farms cites heat, cold, and drought as main factors.
Mitolo Family Farms enters into strategic partnership with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
April 11, 2023
Canadian pension fund acquires majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, Australia's largest potato supplier
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, a Canadian pension fund, acquires the majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, the largest potato grower and packer in Australia.
The Pye Group opens largest potato packing facility
November 20, 2022
The Pye Group opens largest potato packing facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere
Australian potato supplier, the Pye Group will, officially opened the largest potato packing facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere on Tuesday.
Farmers in the Ballarat region say rising input costs are leaving them out of pocket (Courtesy: ABC Rural, Jane McNaughton)
August 11, 2022
Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase
Potato farmers in the Ballarat region are demanding a pay rise for their produce, claiming McCain Foods does not pay a fair price for the popular mealtime vegetable. Last season McCain Foods paid growers an average of AUD 0.33 (about USD 0.23)
Australian potato company Zerella Fresh focused on consistent potato quality and high throughput
May 21, 2022
Australian potato company Zerella Fresh focused on consistent potato quality and high throughput
Zerella Fresh was founded in 1936 (Virginia, South of Australia) and is since 2009 a part of the Pye Group family. Zerella is committed to being Australia’s leading supplier and marketer of fresh produce.
Australia's leading potato supplier will invest AUD 35 million in a new potato packing facility at Parilla, 210 kilometres east of Adelaide in South Australia’s Mallee. (Courtesy: Zerella Fresh)
September 28, 2020
The Pye Group AUD 35 Million Expansion Will Boost Regional Economy
The Pye Group's multi-million-dollar investment in its Parilla Premium Potatoes and Zerella Fresh brands will help feed growing demand for potatoes in Australia. It will inject an estimated AUD 42 million into the regional Mallee economy and create 40 new local jobs.
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Daly Potato Company acquired by Pure Foods Tasmania Limited
September 11, 2020
Daly Potato Company acquired by Pure Foods Tasmania Limited
Pure Foods Tasmania Limited has agreed to buy the business and assets of Daly Potato Company Pty Ltd (DPC) for $1.8M with a mixture of cash and shares, subject to working capital adjustments.
Statement from AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ regarding Hort Connections 2020
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.
Adelaide Convention Centre
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.
Tony Galati, owner of the West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed
November 06, 2018
West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 percent
West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 per cent to nearly $4 million over the past year, despite pressure on margins fuelled partly by rising competition from international players.
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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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