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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...
NOW RECRUITING FOR 2024 MACADAMIA SEASON
Suncoast Gold Macadamias is an Australian, grower-owned, wholesale macadamia processor. We produce high quality macadamia products right here in Gympie for our customers in Australia and around the world.
We have seasonal casual roles in our factory including:
- Process Workers in our raw sorting lines, packing area, and value-adding area.
- Nut In Shell Receivals team – assisting in receiving bulk deliveries and grading processes.
- Night Cleaning team – industrial/commercial cleaning experience preferred.
- Cracker Room team – equipment and machinery knowledge preferred.
Ability to work to orders and deadlines, work well within a team, attention to detail, cleanliness and record keeping skills a must.
Some industrial/food processing, experience or transferable skills would be an advantage.
Training Provided.
💰 Casual rates. Rotating roster with AM and PM shifts available including penalty rates.
🛣 Location- our facility is based just off the highway in Gympie, close to town, commutable distance to the Sunshine Coast.
📝 Email [email protected] with your resume. If you are interested in a particular role, please request a copy of the Position Description.
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Don’t miss the chance to experience the history of the ancient macadamia this May during GourMay Mary Valley 2024. Learn about our native nut from our local macadamia champions and the Macadamia Conservation Trust. If you have never been to the amazing Amama forest, just out of Gympie, now is the time for discovery.
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Amama is well worth the visit. youtu.be/j_Xwr0cgo3E?si=V0g4DOuNx6kKQ92Q
Have your tried our delicious macadamia crumb!
Made with premium quality nuts, our crumb will take your cooking to the next level. Perfect for coating chicken, fish, or vegetables, or creating delicious desserts our macadamia crumb adds a nutty flavor and satisfying crunch to any dish.
Available online now at the special price of $7.50/kg for a limited time only.
Watch for upcoming Factory Specials, available online soon including Manuka Honey Roast.
🔗suncoastgold.com.au/shop
Shareholders of Suncoast Gold save 10% off most full-priced items on the online shop. Call us to access your discount code.
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The 2024 Suncoast Gold Macadamias Nut In Shell offer is now available (growers check your inbox). If you have not received a copy, please get in touch with our team and we will forward to you.
Our offer sees an uplift in prices from 2023, along with some positive changes to bonus structures, while rewarding our shareholders who underpin this business.
Our team have put a lot of work into this offer, ensuring that we continue to provide our growers with a long term sustainable outlet for their products for many years to come.
We remain proudly 100% Australian grown, 100% Australian owned and 100% Australian processed.
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Bring on the 2024 macadamia season!
We are excited to receive our first loads to the Suncoast Gold factory in Gympie this week from long term shareholder and supplier in Bundaberg, Natara Produce.
Thanks to the team at Natara and to all our growers for their ongoing support of Suncoast Gold.
🚛Thanks also to Grima Holdings Pty Ltd for their service in picking up loads from our growers in Bundaberg and around Queensland and delivering safely and efficiently to us.
🚜We know many growers are already busy harvesting and we are now taking bookings for deliveries of 2024 crop.
📞 For deliveries to site contact our NIS Receivals office on 0427 646 939 or contact our grower liaison team or the Suncoast Gold Depot in your region.
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Ya team go.
Have you guys released a price Suncoast Gold Macadamias?
