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February 01, 2013
‘All-star’ team to grow awareness of Australian potato industry research at upcoming Victorian Field Day
Leading industry researchers will team-up with local Victorian agronomists at a Field Day event next month, to help raise awareness amongst potato growers and processors about key research and development (R&D) activities currently being undertaken...From the archive
January 31, 2013
Pressure on West Australian potato growers to meet retail standards
Potato growers across the Warren Blackwood have revealed their struggle to meet standards set by retail giants Coles and Woolworths.From the archive
January 15, 2013
Push for fresh potato marketing in Australia
A drop in fresh potato consumption across the country has prompted the state industry body to call for a national promotional campaign to help boost sales.From the archive
January 14, 2013
Space-saving vacuum fryer minimizes acrylamide formation in savory snacks
Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control presents the savory snack industry with a new version of the vacuum fryer. They call it the Unitized Vacuum Fryer (UVF)From the archive
December 19, 2012
McCain Foods to acquire Kitchens of Sara Lee (Australia) from Hillshire Brands
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. Ltd. today announced that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the Kitchens of Sara Lee (KOSL) frozen bakery business based in Australia and New Zealand from Hillshire Brands.From the archive
December 17, 2012
AUSVEG Potato R&D Program well received
Members of the Australian potato industry have shown strong support for the AUSVEG Potato Industry Extension Program over its first 12 months, with research and development (R&D) workshops held as part of the program proving a hit with both potato ...From the archive
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December 14, 2012
Australia: ACCC allows collective bargaining for potato growers but says no to seed price recommendations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised the South East Potato Growers Association and the Victorian Potato Growers Council and their members to collectively bargain with potato buyers.From the archive
November 22, 2012
AUSVEG Chairman, Deputy Chair and Audit Chair re-elected
Queensland vegetable grower Mr John Brent has been re-elected unopposed to the position of AUSVEG Chairman following a Board meeting held on Monday 19 November in Melbourne. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on the same day, Mr Brent was also...From the archive
November 12, 2012
First South Australian baby potatoes go for a good price
At the inaugural auction of new season baby potatoes recently, bidding reached an impressive $3000. This was for 15kgs so that means the potatoes actually sold for $200,000 per tonne! Mr Tom Penna of Elders transferred his highly regarded auctioneering...From the archive
October 24, 2012
AUSVEG reports on Senate Inquiry into import concerns New Zealand potatoes
AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today said that an Inquiry held this morning by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee is validation of concerns raised by AUSVEG about the biosecurity risks to the Australian potato industry of fresh p...From the archive
October 18, 2012
Western Australian seed potato growers to reap benefits from research event in the field
Western Australian seed potato growers will today participate in a Field Walk event at the Vasse Research Station, located in the south west agricultural region of WA, to hear about current research into potato pests, diseases and viruses, and to take ...From the archive
October 16, 2012
Potato Chip Production in Australia: declining revenues
According to industry research firm IBISWorld, potato chip manufacturers in Australia face tough conditions as a result of increasing health consciousness and rising import competition. On occasion of the publication of a new report on the Potato Chi...From the archive
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September 16, 2012
Australia’s growers praise Senate Inquiry into importation of New Zealand potatoes
A Senate Inquiry into the importation of fresh potatoes from New Zealand has been praised by the Australian horticulture industry. Last week, Senators Colbeck, Xenophon, Nash, Madigan and McKenzie moved that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transpor...From the archive
September 05, 2012
Australian potato industry roasts PM in import row
A cartoon portraying Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard and senior ministers as children playing a video game has been launched by the potato industry as part of its war to block imports of New Zealand potatoes.From the archive
August 28, 2012
Potato debate continues in Australia as Korea suspends US potato imports
The public debate between AUSVEG and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia continues, with AUSVEG querying DAFF’s decision to go ahead with plans in light of South Korea’s decision to suspend imports of US potatoes due to concerns over zebra chip disease.From the archive
August 21, 2012
War of words between DAFF and AUSVEG on potato imports from New Zealand
AUSVEG has “wrongly accused” the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of basing quarantine conditions on outdated information, and of avoiding accountability, says DAFF.From the archive
August 17, 2012
Potatoes South Australia appoints Robbie Davis as CEO
Potatoes South Australia, the newly formed peak industry body for the South Australian Potato Industry, has appointed Robbie Davis to the role of Chief Executive Officer. “We’re delighted that Robbie is joining us,” the Chairman of the Board of Pota...From the archive
June 29, 2012
Packaging Equipment Manufacturer tna acquired The Cadalec Group
Confirming its position as the leading complete packaging solutions provider, tna is pleased to announce its acquisition of The Cadalec Group.World-renowned specialists in electrical and control system integration, The Cadalec Group bring over 20 years...From the archive