date:Oct 17, 2013
ndustry companies in Australia would welcome any Federal and State Government support to address the structural issues in order for the potato industry to be more competitive, Mr Wolthers said. This step is not a reflection on the performance of the workforce, but is influenced by the rising costs of manufacturing in Australia, he said.
McCain Foods acquired the Safries plant at Penola in 1992. The plant was built around 1986.
The Company said the majority of potatoes from Penola are processed