date:Mar 27, 2013
Olam International, a Singapore-based processor of agricultural products and food ingredients, has opened a new A$62m ($62.8m) almond hulling and processing facility in Carwarp, Victoria.
The 12,000m facility is expected to de-hull and shell 14 tonnes of almonds per hour and employ approximately 73 people once in full production.
Olam stated that the plant will use laser sorter technology for the shelling and hulling of almonds, generating significant efficiencies and ensuring consistent produ