Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de Australia

Junio 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.

Junio 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.

Mayo 30, 2017

The science of taste: why you choose fries over broccoli

Most people say that if there is a healthy choice on a menu they will take it. But observations and research show this is generally not the case.

Enero 28, 2017

McCain Foods Australia to use NewCold robotic Cold Store Facilities in Truganina

McCain Foods Australia has announced a new contract agreement with cold storage provider, NewCold as part of an ongoing effort to improve supply chain efficiencies.

Agosto 31, 2016

Tasmanian growers urge McCain Foods to raise potato prices 10 per cent

Scottsdale farmers Jerrod and Susan Nichols are preparing to plant their 2016 spring crops, but say processing potatoes for McCain would not be in the mix unless prices lifted.

Mayo 24, 2016

Tasmanian Potato Growers agree three year contract with Simplot

Frozen French fry maker Simplot Australia has agreed to pay its Tasmanian potato suppliers 5 per cent more, phased in over the next three years.

Julio 08, 2015

McCain Foods Australia to invest $10 million in Smithton plant (Tasmania)

McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand will spend up to $10 million dollars over the next two years upgrading onsite storage facilities and building a new packing line at the Smithton plant in Circular Head, Northern Tasmania.

Julio 06, 2015

Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania

This season, potato processor Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania.

Mayo 20, 2015

Former McCain Foods Plant in Penola (Australia) gets new life as dairy processing facility

Former McCain Foods Plant in Penola (Australia) gets a new life as dairy processing facility

Enero 28, 2015

Australia's first hot chip vending machines to be rolled out by the end of the year

Western Australian potatoes will soon be available around the country with just the push of a button, as Australia's first hot chip vending machines (French Fries) are rolled out.

Diciembre 23, 2014

South Australian potato growers disappointed with sale of McCain Penola facility to beef company

In South Australia, McCain has sold its former potato processing factory at Penola to a meat processor, to the dismay of some local growers.

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Septiembre 01, 2014

Simplot Australia implements SaaS Consumer Goods Sales Force solution StayinFront EdgeCG®

Simplot Australia implements SaaS Consumer Goods Sales Force solution StayinFront EdgeCG® for all its Sales Channels

SAFries facility McCain Foods Australia (Courtesy: ABC News)

Julio 24, 2014

Australia: Potato growers in negotiations about Safries facility

Potato farmers are looking to take control of the Penola Safries plant to use it for storage.

Simplot Australia products on freezer shelf

Junio 02, 2014

Potato growers Simplot Tasmania reluctantly accept price rise

Prices for potato crops grown for Simplot's north-west Tasmanian factory are set to rise by AU$20 a tonne.

Mayo 15, 2014

McCain Australia is using scented panels to entice consumers to buy oven baked chips

In Australia McCain is attempting to entice shoppers to buy their cooked potato chips in their local supermarket through the use of scented advertising panels dispensing the scent of cooked chips at the push of a button.

Febrero 09, 2014

McCain Foods Australia, potato growers fixing 'strained relationship'

McCain Foods agriculture director John Jackson in Australia has admitted the company’s relationship with the region’s potato growers has been damaged in recent years.