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Macadamia Innovation and Tech Hub
Suncoast Gold Macadamias are pleased to announce the launch of the new Macadamia Innovation and Tech Hub which has just been released as an interactive grower portal to track the progress of the Innovation and Technology trial
Macadamia Quality – Focus on Internal Discolouration
Investing in improvements to macadamia orchard post-harvest handling and drying systems may be the best way for growers to reduce their risk of internal discolouration defects.
Loyal Suppliers to SGM Shareholders
When Macadamia growers Chris and Janeen Harte were asked why they had decided to finally become shareholders of SGM, they replied that there was a variety of reasons that attracted them to becoming part of the cooperative.
New Era of Macadamia Variety Innovation
The new Macadamia Innovation page has just been developed for macadamia growers looking for more information on four new macadamia varieties known as G, J, P and R. The website covers the breeding history of the four new varieties and all the details on accessing...
New Robot Packing Machine
In Late 2019 SGM installed and commissioned a brand new palletising robot to the finished packing goods line. The palletising robot improves working conditions and employee safety, as well as increasing productivity and reducing operating costs. It is programmed...
Shareholder Announcement
Supplying shareholders of Suncoast Gold Macadamias were rewarded with a 20 cents per kg bonus on their 2019 crop as the company announced improved business performance.
Gympie the birthplace of macadamias
Gympie has been identified as the birthplace of the global macadamia industry The global macadamia industry may have originated from a single tree taken from Queensland to Hawaii in the 19th century, according to new research. University of Queensland horticultural...
