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九月 22, 2011

The United Nations puts the world obesity crisis into the spotlight

The recent General Assembly of the United Nations was a landmark event as it was only the second time the UN had met to discuss health issues - with the last health meeting being held in 2001 and focused on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The United Nations...

八月 27, 2011

tna wins award as 'Australia's most successful business trading overseas'

Global packaging solutions supplier, tna has won the title ‘Australia’s Most Successful Business Trading Overseas’ in the 2011 prestigious ANZ Business Review Weekly Private Business Awards. The award was presented at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hot...

八月 19, 2011

Aprender a producir para el mercado es el primer paso en la promoción de la agricultura como cultura empresarial

Los agricultores que quieran vincularse a los mercados necesitan aprender, no sólo a producir, sino a "producir para el mercado", y un punto clave de partida es que ellos vean a su finca como una empresa que necesita ser manejada con fines de...

八月 19, 2011

CIP: Learning to produce for the market is first step in promoting farming-as-business culture

For farmers to link with markets, they need to learn not only to produce, but to “produce for the market” and a key starting point is for them to learn to view their farm as a business enterprise that needs to be managed for profit.

七月 27, 2011

tna promotes Michael Green to managing director as Alf Taylor turns focus to business development & innovation

Food packaging solutions specialist tna has announced that founder Alf Taylor - after 30 years at the helm - is handing global operational responsibility over to Michael Green, who is returning to Sydney, Australia to take up the position as managing d...

七月 12, 2011

Australian potato growers are looking for more rain over the winter

Farmers in Western Australia's main potato growing region say they are worried next autumn's crop will fail without more winter rain. Growers in the south-west say they need a lot more water in their dams to ensure it lasts the summer. Manjimup growe...

六月 18, 2011

Australian imports of vegetables from China tripled in the past 10 years.

In response to data that Australian imports of vegetables have tripled between 2000 and 2010 AUSVEG spokesperson Andrew White today warned this increase poses a threat to the Australian vegetable industry and the community.

六月 08, 2011

Ballarat Potato growers already struck new McCain price deal

Ballarat district potato growers have struck a new price deal with McCain Foods, months ahead of schedule. The growers will be paid an increase of $15 a tonne of potatoes for next year's crop.

五月 31, 2011

Tasmanian potato growers counting the cost of 'worst season'

With the Tasmanian potato harvest in full swing, the effects of the extremely wet winter and mild summer are being realised.

五月 26, 2011

TNA boosts seasoning capabilities with acquisition of Arcall

Australian provider of packaging machinery tna announced its acquisition of Arcall, a leading supplier of innovative seasoning and cutting systems.

五月 18, 2011

Australia: Stop Potato Virus Y by using certified seed only

五月 18, 2011

McCain Foods brings 'It's All Good' Campaign to Australia and New Zealand

McCain Foods Australia and New Zealand has announced a new “overarching global company philosophy”, pledging to “spread the goodness” with reformulation of products to eliminate additives or preservatives, emphasise its School Veggie Patches campaigns...

四月 26, 2011

Rain ruins South Australia's potato harvest

harvest It's proved a difficult summer for potato growers in South Australia, with high rainfall ruining their crop.

四月 15, 2011

Western Potatoes: introducing new varieties requires a long term strategic commitment of farmers

Some Western Australian potato growers feel they are not getting enough support from their marketing body Western Potatoes to help them get new varieties onto the market.

四月 06, 2011

Tasmanian potato growers accept 6% price rise from McCain

Tasmanian potato growers supplying McCain Foods have accepted a price rise for their current crop.

Interview with McCain Foods Australia Managing director Steve Yung

三月 28, 2011

McCain Foods Australia breaks silence over potato price deal in Ballarat

After months of failed negotiations culminating in a week of protests and a blockade of the McCain Foods factory in Ballarat, potato growers and the food manufacturer have come to an agreement.

potato grower protest at McCain Ballarat (courtesy: The Courier)

三月 24, 2011

Ballarat Potato farmers, McCain Foods reach agreement

Ballarat region potato growers and McCain Foods have reached an agreement a short time ago, offering growers about $305 a tonne for their potatoes. The Ballarat McCain Growers Group met with the company this afternoon for further negotiations.

三月 23, 2011

Potato farmer protests at McCain Foods Ballarat escalating

Determined potato growers in Ballarat will take their protest to the next level after five hours of talks with McCain Foods senior management failed to reach a solution.