Tasmania’s peak farming organisation has welcomed the news that vegetable processor Simplot will provide an extra six million kilos of Australian vegetables annually to Coles under an 8-year deal.
TFGA president Wayne Johnston said that it was particularly pleasing to hear that 90 per cent of that target would be sourced in Tasmania.
“This is a good outcome for our members, who will play a major part in providing this kind of tonnage to Simplot. It is also testament to the fact that Tasmania continues to produce the highest quality vegetables,’’ Mr Johnston said.
“The news should also help to firmly cement the future of the company’s two processing plants in the State.”
The TFGA and its committees will continue to work closely with Simplot to ensure this long-term relationship continues to benefit all industry stakeholders well into the future.
TFGA Communications Manager Kirsten Woolley
