News on Chips and Snacks from Oceania

Applications for Sponsorship to attend World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia are now open.
February 19, 2024

Applications for Sponsorship to attend World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia are now open.

The World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC), is an organization committed to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sustainability Goals, the objectives of which include improving food security and nutrition for all and to find new and better ways to promote sustainable agriculture. 
Robbie Davis announced as Ambassador to the World Potato Congress
January 23, 2024

Robbie Davis announced as Ambassador to the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide

Potatoes Australia Ltd. is pleased to officially declare Ms. Robbie Davis as the Ambassador for the highly anticipated World Potato Congress 2024
Doritos makes a range of 'Flamin' Hot' nachos which are sold around the world
January 02, 2024

Too hot? Spicy Doritos seasoning sparks Adelaide workplace safety complaint

Workers at a crisp factory in South Australia have complained that a spicy ingredient is affecting their health.
Kiwi chips manufacturer Bluebird bags USD 66m for expansion
May 09, 2023

New Zealand potato chips manufacturer Bluebird bags USD 66m for expansion

New Zealand potato chips manufacturer Bluebird says its parent company PepsiCo has invested over USD 66 million into the development of its Auckland factory, with a USD 26m-plus vending machine packing machine under construction.
Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips
May 03, 2023

Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips

Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips Potato production suffered heavily due to excessive rains and flooding in major potato-growing areas in Australia in 2022.
Insane price of bag of chips at Woolies
January 17, 2023

Australian potato shortage now impacting potato chips as well as frozen fries

Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has confirmed a major potato shortage has caused the price of potato-based snacks to soar – resulting in 'insane prices' for a single bag of chips.
Caps off to Pringles in shift away from plastic
July 24, 2022

In shift away from plastic, Pringles replaces plastic cap of 53 g pack with foil laminate seal

Snack brand Pringles has had a change to the packaging of its 53g varieties, with the plastic cap removed and replaced with a foil laminate seal, made by Sonoco.
Pringles launches a new range of VEGGIE-inspired chips in Australia
May 31, 2021

Pringles launches a new range of VEGGIE-inspired chips in Australia - including purple sweet potato with sea salt

Pringles has unveiled a new range of veggie-inspired chips in Australia, including purple sweet potato with sea salt and tomato with mozzarella and herbs.
Smith's brings back Gobbledok and other favorite faces to celebrate 90 years!
April 15, 2021

Smith's brings back Gobbledok and other favorite faces to celebrate 90 years!

Australia’s oldest and most iconic chip brand, Smith’s, is celebrating its 90th birthday. As the country's favorite chip brand for almost a century, Smith's has been a pantry staple and mainstay at BBQs, picnics, and parties for 90 years!
Shaking up the industry: how tna developed the world’s first end-to-end snack production solution
September 04, 2020

Founders Alf and Nadia Taylor reflect on the history of tna, supplier of complete processing lines for the snack industry

It has been an exciting journey for tna over the last few years. From developing our very own manufacturing service line in Melbourne in the 80s, to making some key acquisitions that helped shape our entire offering, we have come a long way.
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.
Designing a better low-fat potato chip
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.
Intersnack Group to acquire 40% of Universal Robina Oceania
July 19, 2019

Intersnack Group to acquire 40% of Universal Robina Oceania

Philippine-based food company Universal Robina (URC) has announced the divestiture of a 40% stake in its Oceania subsidiary, URC Oceania, to the German snack food manufacturer Intersnack.
How to reduce seasoning loss during snack food production
June 10, 2019

How to reduce seasoning loss during snack food production

The seasoning coverage on a snack food product is an important aspect of the quality a consumer sees, and determines the overall flavour and taste a person experiences.
Closer cooperation Ishida and Heat and Control offer snack manufacturers 'end-to-end' equipment solutions
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.
FastBack FastLane slicer infeed conveyor offers chips manufacturers safe, easy and effective singulation of potatoes before cutting
November 30, 2017

FastBack FastLane slicer infeed conveyor offers chip manufacturers effective singulation of potatoes for slicing

Heat and Control created the space-saving FastLane slicer infeed conveyor that singulates product for delivery into multiple rotary slicers, providing a great alternative for chip manufacturers faced with space limitations
Lanzan sistema de selección y medición de chips por movimiento vibratorio
October 30, 2017

Lanzan sistema de selección y medición de chips por movimiento vibratorio

La multinacional australiana tna ha anunciado el lanzamiento de tna roflo®VMCS 3, el primer sistema de selección y medición de chips del mundo que utiliza el movimiento vibratorio para separar las chips pequeñas de las grandes y así maximizar la eficiencia y la velocidad del empaquetado.
Wet weather causes potato shortage in new Zealand
October 15, 2017

Wet weather causes potato shortage in New Zealand

Stocks of the potato chips are stretched thin as New Zealand battles a nationwide potato shortage after the wet winter. UPDATE: it turns grocery stores right now have NO shortage in stocks after all...

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