date:Jun 06, 2013
he face of much lower cost imported product alternatives. According to Simplot, the high Australian dollar, while not causing the underlying lack of competitiveness, exacerbates the issues facing the plants.
The frozen and canned vegetable categories have been chronic profit under-performers for years, regardless of the value of the Australian dollar, said Terry OBrien, Simplot Australia Managing Director. He said that the Companys immediate imperative was to seek sustainable improvement opport