Potato News from Australia

Sponsor of the month (Learn more)
The official ribbon cutting! From left to right: Hon. Heidi Victoria MP (Member for Bayswater District), Alf Taylor (managing director and co-founder) and Nadia Taylor (director and co-founder)
November 19, 2018
Food equipment manufacturer tna opens new Australian manufacturing facility to triple its production capacities
Food processing and packaging equipment manufacturer tna has officially opened a brand new, state-of-the-art Australian manufacturing site to support the global demand for its high performance food packaging solutions.
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
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
From the archive
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.
From the archive
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
Sponsored Content

Current Selection 478 items. Refine:

You May Also Like

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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive
Las papas fritas pueden ahora sazonarse con mayor precisión
March 20, 2018
Las papas fritas pueden ahora sazonarse con mayor precisión
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.
From the archive
tna duplica la velocidad del envasado con el robag 5
March 16, 2018
tna duplica la velocidad del envasado con el robag 5
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.
From the archive
Potato Psyllids: Bactericera cockerelli, nymph cases, nymph and adult(Courtesy: Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia)
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.
From the archive
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.
From the archive

Frequently Asked Questions

Will PotatoPro edit my article?

Yes. We edit almost all submitted articles for style and layout. If you notice a change you are not happy with, contact us and we will find a solution. If you submit news before its official publication date, you can review the item privately before it goes live.

How can I get more visibility for my company’s news?

Besides free news publishing, companies can list in the PotatoPro directories, become PotatoPro sponsors, or use targeted email blasts, the Event Promotion Package and social media exposure with analytics. Find out why companies advertise on PotatoPro.

Does PotatoPro delete old news? Can I add older news?

No, we do not delete old news. News on PotatoPro goes back to 2006, and we consider it a valuable historical record of developments in the industry. If we missed a key development in the history of your company, we can still add it.

What can I do after my news is published?

Share the article with your colleagues and on the social media channels where you are active, and add it to the “Company in the news” section of your website if you have one. You are also welcome to point other media to the PotatoPro article, as long as they include a clickable link to the item on PotatoPro.

I have created an account, but I am not receiving the newsletters. What should I do?

Log in to your profile and check that you have opted in to the newsletters you would like to receive. Also check your spam or promotions folder and make sure you registered with the right email address. If you still do not receive them, contact us at info@potatopro.com. For sign-in or password issues, see the PotatoPro Login & Account FAQs.

Is reading news on PotatoPro free?

Yes. All news articles on the PotatoPro website are free to read. The PotatoPro app is also free but requires a free PotatoPro account, which also works on PotatoPro AI.

Where is PotatoPro news published and how can I follow it?

News appears on the PotatoPro News page and in the PotatoPro weekly newsletter, which you can receive by creating a free PotatoPro account. It is also available in the PotatoPro app for iPhone and iPad and Android, and shared on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram and Bluesky.

My company is not in the PotatoPro directory. Can I still submit news?

Yes. Companies that are not yet listed can still submit news, and they are also welcome to contact PotatoPro to be added to the Company Directory.

In what languages can I submit news?

You can submit news in any language. PotatoPro publishes in English, Spanish, Dutch and Simplified Chinese, and plans to add German, French, Arabic, Hindi and Portuguese in 2027.

How long does it take for news to be published?

It depends on the timing of the news, the editorial workload and how much editing the article needs. News from PotatoPro sponsors may be given priority.

When should I submit my news?

As soon as possible, and ideally on the day the news becomes public, even if it is only a link to material published elsewhere. Extra material such as videos or illustrations can be added later. You can also send news before it is public, as long as you clearly state the embargo date and time, including the time zone.

Can I include links in my news article?

You can include one dofollow link to an external source in the body of the text. Links to your brands, your company profile, previous news and other content about your company on PotatoPro are mostly added automatically.

Can I include a video in my news article?

Yes. We can embed videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. For best results, use HD quality or better, include sound, and keep the video professionally edited, ideally 1.5 to 3 minutes long.

What images should I send with my news?

Every news item on PotatoPro must have an illustration at the top, which is also used in article summaries and social media posts. The best top images are closely related to the story, eye-catching and colorful, in landscape format and at least 1,200 pixels wide. Avoid logos, pictures with a prominent logo and images with a lot of text, because Google and Facebook may not display them. Send high-resolution JPG or PNG files that you own or have permission to use, each with a caption and photo credit, and mention if an image was made using AI. Extra images for the body of the article are welcome.

What are the guidelines for writing a news article?

There is no maximum length, but we recommend more than 300 words, and we do not accept articles of fewer than 200 words. An article cannot consist only of a list; it needs paragraphs of text. Provide factual, useful information, keep sentences short, and write in the third person or include quotes attributed to a named person. Self-praise full of superlatives is unlikely to be published without heavy editing. Keep abbreviations to a minimum, and if English is not your first language, we recommend having your text reviewed by a native English speaker.

What type of news does PotatoPro accept?

PotatoPro accepts industry and company news, product launches, new facilities, appointments, technology and research updates, and other developments in the potato and savory snack industries. Submissions should give industry professionals useful information rather than being purely promotional.

How can I submit news to PotatoPro?

Email your article, press release or company announcement to news@potatopro.com. Send the text in a Word or Google document, or in the body of the email, and attach images separately. We may also pick up stories shared on X that tag @PotatoPro.

Is it free to publish news on PotatoPro?

Yes. News about the potato and snack industries is published free of charge if we consider it relevant. All submissions are subject to editorial review and will be edited for style and layout.

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences