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McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd. - Ballarat

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McCain Foods potato processing plant in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase
August 11, 2022

Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase

Potato farmers in the Ballarat region are demanding a pay rise for their produce, claiming McCain Foods does not pay a fair price for the popular mealtime vegetable. Last season McCain Foods paid growers an average of AUD 0.33 (about USD 0.23)
McCain Foods Australia - Ballarat plant invests big in solar
July 15, 2020

McCain Foods Ballarat plant to feature Australia’s largest 'behind-the-meter' renewable energy system

In the race to decarbonise the economy, industrial processing is a tough nut to crack given the amount of heat needed to process goods.
Upgrade of the McCain Foods Ballarat factory will result in less jobs
September 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.
McCain Foods Australia invests AU$57 million in Ballarat potato processing plant
June 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.