Simplot Australia announces USD 70 million investment in vegetable processing in New South Wales, Australia

Simplot Australia has announced a 65 million (about USD 44 million) upgrade to its Bathurst manufacturing facility and acquisiton of farming land in the Central West region of New South Wales valued at AUD 40 million (about USD 27 million).

Graham Dugdale, Managing Director of Simplot Australia:
 

"It will transform the Bathurst site into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, enable increased production capacity, and ultimately help boost local and export volumes."

Simplot is the last Australian grown frozen and shelf-stable vegetable provider of any scale in Australia and is proudly supporting local farming communities.

The investment will see the company’s Bathurst facilities upgraded, the extension of existing production areas, and the installation of new equipment, including new vegetable processing technologies.

Graham Dugdale:
 

"The decision to grow our portfolio of high-quality farms in the region will ensure we have secure and reliable access to corn volumes to meet increased production capacity at our Bathurst operation and the ongoing needs of our customers."

"Our customers and consumers value Australian sourced, grown and processed food. There is a real understanding that Australian grown and produced food represents high-quality standards."

"We are delighted that we are continuing to invest and support our customers, Australian farmers, communities and businesses."

The works at the Bathurst operation are anticipated to be completed in 2024, and over that period it is estimated there will be up to 100 construction, installation and commissioning jobs, on site.