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december 12, 2007
GAIN Report: Potatoes in Australia
In CY 2006, Australia produced 1,255 TMT of potatoes from 35,485 hectares, suggesting an average yield per hectare of 35.4 MT. Recently industry restructure and drought has resulted in a potato trade deficit, with growth in imports outstripping exports...
november 12, 2007
McCain Foods Australia receives government grant to save water in Ballarat
The Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Jacinta Allan, today announced a $635,474 Brumby Government grant for a Central Highlands Water project which will help McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand reduce its potable water use by a further 15 per cent. 
oktober 31, 2007
CEOforum interviews Steve Yung, Managing director of McCain Foods Australia
The western Victorian regional city of Ballarat (population: 88,000) would not be the first city that would spring to mind when considering likely locations for the Australian headquarters of a global company.
oktober 16, 2007
Simplot Australia integrates IT systems with retailers Coles and Woolworth
SIMPLOT chief information officer Martin Nowak-Rowe has more to worry about than server loads and service-oriented architecture. As the tech chief of a major food manufacturer he also has to keep tabs on the latest technologies to stop produce-borne e...september 26, 2007
AUSVEG and PPAA sign MOU to strengthen the Australian potato industry’s
The Australian potato industry is set for increased success after AUSVEG and the Potato Processors Association of Australian (PPAA) formalised their commitment to working together for the betterment of the industry by signing a historic Memorandum of ...september 11, 2007
McCain Foods Australia unveils frozen fruit range
McCain Foods Australia has launched a new range of frozen fruits, Season’s Choice allowing consumers to eat their favourite fruits all year round. Season’s Choice is available in four varieties: Golden Pineapple, Raspberries, Blueberries and Four Berry... Sponsored Content
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augustus 23, 2007
Tasmanian potato growers earn price rise from McCain
Tasmanian potato growers have won an average $30 a tonne price rise for next season from processor McCain Foods. The company also wants an extra 30,000 tonnes of Tasmanian spuds to make up for expected shortfalls in Victoria because of the drought.juli 17, 2007
Tasmanian potato growers receive 12% price increase
Tasmanian potato growers have won a 12 per cent price jump for next season from vegetable processor Simplot. An extra $30 a tonne will be paid for first grade potatoes and $27.50 for all other processing potatoes. The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Ass...