Potato News from Oceania

June 08, 2012

Australia is a dumping ground for international growers, says Ausveg spokesman

McCain's decision to use cheap potato imports rather than Australian-grown product will have devastating effects on the entire industry, according to AUSVEG

June 04, 2012

Cheaper to grow potatoes overseas, Australian study finds

A study of potato farming has found that it costs up to double the amount to grow spuds in Australia than it does overseas.

June 04, 2012

McCain works towards Woolworths deal in Australia

Supermarket chain Woolworths is in talks with McCain Foods for it to supply potatoes to a new line of frozen home-brand products.

May 13, 2012

Australian potato industry to give mash a makeover

For years the humble spud has been viewed as a simple, even boring, side dish. But that may soon change, with many in the Australian industry attempting to give mash a makeover.

May 11, 2012

Industry heavyweights address the AUSVEG National Convention at the Agribusiness Leaders Panel

Today, the Managing Director of Bayer CropScience, Joerg Ellmanns, was one of five prominent industry members to address the Agribusiness Leaders Panel at the 2012 AUSVEG National Convention and spoke about Australia’s need to appreciate the importance...

May 09, 2012

Chips down for struggling South Australian potato growers

South Australian potato growers say the SA Government has ignored their calls for assistance during a tough period for the industry.

May 09, 2012

Good crop for potato growers in New Zealand's South Canterbury region

South Canterbury potato growers look to be digging up a bumper crop this season as harvesting gets well underway. The region has about 35 growers, growing a variety of commercial varieties.

May 06, 2012

Grant To Secure Seed Supply For South Australian Potato Industry

A Waikerie-based seed potato company has received a State Government grant for a major three stage expansion, which will help provide a secure source of quality seed potatoes for South Australian growers. Minister for Regional Development and Agricult...

May 02, 2012

Estiman la exposición al contaminante acrilamida en adolescentes varones españoles

The Food &Grocery Council is welcoming a significant drop in concentration of acrylamide in potato crisps, and says it will continue to work with industry to find ways of lowering its levels in other foods, CEO Katherine Rich said today. She is re...

May 01, 2012

Acrylamide study produces pleasing results for potato crisp processors in New Zealand

A new Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) report shows that the concerted effort by New Zealand's potato crisp manufacturers to lower acrylamide in their products is paying off.

April 17, 2012

Simplot want to stay in Tasmania for as long as they can afford it

Vegetable processor Simplot has reaffirmed its commitment to keep its two factories in the North-West Tasmania for as long as viable.

April 15, 2012

Satiety and vegetables: shape matters, shows Australian study

A new study investigating the role that vegetables can play in making you ‘feel full’, a sensation known as satiety, has produced findings that show maximal satiety benefit is achieved with larger ‘intact’ pieces of vegetables, in this case carrots, co...

April 13, 2012

McDonalds Australia welcomes eyes on the fries

McDonald's will channel its marketing cash into activities that give Australians a look behind the golden arches in the hope they will fall back in love with the brand.

April 12, 2012

Tasmania: Farm gate value of potatoes almost $100 million

Tasmania's annual potato harvest is in full swing and demand from a hungry fast-food sector for good french fry-making spuds has pushed up the farm gate value to almost $100 million this year.

April 11, 2012

Potatoes New Zealand: connecting kids to food

Potatoes New Zealand is coming under the international spotlight for its groundbreaking initiatives promoting healthy eating choices to children and young people.

April 08, 2012

McDonald's in Australia: The fries are more popular than the salads

In Australia, just one per cent of purchases are from McDonald's healthy range of foods. The research, conducted by the Cancer Council, is the first to confirm that healthy options are rarely being purchased by eat-in diners.

March 13, 2012

Devastated Australian potato growers to seek Government assistance

Crookwell's seed potato growers will seek assistance from the State Government because of the catastrophic affect of the fortnight of heavy rain on their crops.

March 12, 2012

AUSVEG Potato Industry seminar

AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, will be holding a potato industry seminar in Tasmania for growers, processors and other interested industry parties. The seminar will be the first in a series of seminars that AUSVEG wil...