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Midfield Meating Point – June 2025
Industry Innovation on Display at IFFA 2025 Attending IFFA 2025 provided an exciting look into the latest innovations shaping not only the red meat sector but the broader food industry. The event offered a unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, particularly in areas of safety, efficiency, and processing technologies. Exploring large meat processing…
Read MoreMilk Matters Newsletter – June 2025
UDC Strengthens Dairy Sector Ties The recent FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 event, held from April 8–11 at the Singapore Expo, proved to be a pivotal moment for UDC as the company continues to solidify its presence in Southeast Asia’s dynamic dairy market. With Southeast Asia accounting for over 50% of UDC’s sales, the exhibition offered…
Read MoreUDC Farmer Luncheon
Farmers from South Australia through to Simpson came together to hear renowned chef Guy Grossi and Consultant Paul Groves, speak at the UDC supplier luncheon on December 9. UDC’s Monique Jeffries said the luncheon was held at Woolsthorpe’s Union Station Hotel and was the first supplier get-together since February 2020, due to COVID. “It was…
Read MoreSempio Launches ‘Ziller Tong-Yukpo’ Beef Jerky
Sempio, a major food company in Korea, announced on the 7th Nov that it was launching “Ziller Tong- yukpo (beef jerky).” It comes in big thick pieces with juicy flavour and chewy texture made with True Aussie Beef eye round, allowing consumers to enjoy depending on their preference. The item is perfect as a drinking…
Read MoreAllan (Dodger) Neave – 30 years with Midfield
Allan (Dodger) Neave’s first job was at Kraft in Allansford which lasted two years. He then become a builders labourer working on the construction of Kmart in East Warrnambool. Dodgers career at Midfield started after Ian Dalton asked him to put in for a job. His first supervisor was Peter (Pickles) O’Donnell and has had…
Read MoreNew Protein Exports
Midfield Protein Solutions has exported its first product produced at the new protein plant – Premium Dried Ovine and Premium Dried Bovine meals to the US pet food market. Midfield’s Mollie Smith said the export was a big achievement for all involved in the new plant. “The premium meal is a high protein product with…
Read MoreRoadmap Plans For Zero Emissions Company-Wide By 2030
Midfield will soon complete a roadmap that sets the strategic direction for zero emissions across the entire group by 2030. The company’s Malerie Janes said the roadmap was a logical progression from the multiple environmental initiatives that have already been implemented in recent years. “The roadmap should be ready for release in the coming months…
Read MoreCody Enjoys A Challenge
When Cody Miller arrived at Midfield three years ago he was looking for a short-term job before he moved on to another place. “I’ve moved around loads of places. I’ve lived in Melbourne, Bundaberg, Townsville, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Port Macquarie, Sydney – just to name a few,” Cody said. “I was just looking for a…
Read MoreCovid Causing Shipping Delays
Labour and economic challenges arising from the COVID pandemic are causing unprecedented shipping delays throughout the world. Midfield’s Daniel Byrne said schedule disruptions and port congestion at terminals and depots throughout the world started due to labour shortages from COVID lockdowns. “It’s been reported over recent months that more than 300 ships have been idling…
Read MoreMidfield Supplies Covid Vaccinations
Midfield has coordinated on-site COVID-19 vaccinations to Midfield employees, contractors and their immediate families. Midfield’s Sharnie McKenna said 1600 people have received vaccinations through the company program, which was delivered by Aspen Medical Australia. “It’s been a smooth program that’s delivered vaccinations to our valued employees and contractors, as well as some of their family…
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