Posts by The Midfield Group
UDC 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…
Read MoreLife-changing support from Colin
A generous donation from Midfield’s Colin McKenna has been ‘life-changing’ for Ben Stewart and his family. Ben and his family’s lives have changed dramatically since he started having seizures as a 10-year-old. When Colin heard the story he was immediately moved and contributed the $20,000 minimum, enabling Calvin the companion dog to join the family.…
Read MoreNew B-Triple trucks out and about
Midfield’s first B-Triple combination is now on the roads. Mark Leggett said the 85-tonne B-Triple, led by a Kenworth truck, took its first load of refrigerated meat to Melbourne on April 30. “The B-Triple is 34.2 metres long and can be loaded up to 85 tonne gross. It has approval to run from our Warrnambool…
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