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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...
COVID-19 Information
CHALLENGING TIMES At Suncoast Gold Macadamias, we are drawing on over 30 years’ experience in the macadamia industry to provide security to our suppliers and customers in these challenging times. We have quickly adapted our production systems to cope with regulatory...
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...
Wealth of experience with new Director
Annette Fontana has accepted Suncoast Gold Macadamias invitation to join the Board and will hold the position of Interim Director until the 2020 AGM. Annette is a representative of Saratoga Holding Pty Ltd (Saratoga), and her appointment follows the recent share...
