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十二月 21, 2018
Lamb Weston acquires Australian Potato Processor Marvel Packers
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Marvel Packers Pty Ltd , a frozen potato processor in Australia. Marvel operates frozen potato processing and storage facilities (for frozen product) in Hallam, Victoria. Sponsored Content
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六月 28, 2018
New Zealand runs three months of trials with Pulsed Electric Field Technology (PEF) at McCain Foods
In New Zealand, a three month test of a new Pulsed Electric Field Technology (PEF) unit from Elea, from Germany, started at McCain Foods Timaru and involves industrial-scale food processing of french fries.
九月 07, 2017
Upgrade of the McCain Foods Ballarat potato processing factory could result in layoffs
As a result of the upgrade and capacity expansion of the McCain Foods French fry factory in Ballarat, the level of automation will increase. This means the company will have to lay off about 20 of their employees.From the archive

八月 08, 2017
Finding opportunities to save energy in potato processing: McCain Foods Timaru
Management at one of McCain Foods’ processing plants in Timaru, New Zealand, has found over 100 opportunities for improvement in its logistics following a two day “energy blitz” from employees.From the archive

七月 06, 2017
Simplot wants to sell food products from GM Potatoes in Australia and New Zealand
JR Simplot has applied at FSANZ for approval to export genetically modified potato products into Australia and New Zealand. Unclear is what type of products this is about, but unprocessed potatoes can not be imported.From the archive

六月 13, 2017
Potato Product Fryers 101: Selecting the right Fryer Design
Potato Product Fryers 101: Selecting the right fryer design is one of the most critical decisions in potato processing. Don Giles, Director of Sales, Processing Systems at Heat and Control explains how specialised fryer designs improve productivity and quality.From the archive

六月 11, 2017
McCain Foods Australia invests AU$57 million in Ballarat potato processing plant
McCain Foods Australia has announced a AU$57 million investment to revitalise its potato processing plant in Ballarat, which is expected to create 100 construction jobs and increase production by 25 per cent.From the archive










