Kids and kids at heart will take pleasure in a visit to spc ardmona kids town, which is located off the causeway between shepparton and mooroopna. In those uni days, some friends from high school would head back to shepparton for the summer and do the cannery work shiftwork during the peak. Shepparton is spc ardmona warwick long, abc rural journalist, 30 january 2014 via twitter. Two years ago spc was in danger of closing with more than 2000 jobs at risk. Local fruit grower gary goodwill says 50 per cent of the growers in the region will go out of. Production companies and their representatives should determine whether proposed film locations are in areas of cultural significance to the aboriginal people of victoria. It was owned by cocacola amatil from 2005 until 2019. Heritage citation report city of greater shepparton.
Comfort inn peppermill is the perfect shepparton accommodation for long or short stay travellers. Wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Cleckheaton woollen mill was established in 1948 in a transfer of operations from leeds in england. Shepparton preserving companyspc is a large fruit preserving company that has operated in the goulburn valley since its beginning in 1917. To access the full company profile, you must be logged in. Shepparton preserving company spc is a large fruit preserving company that has operated in the goulburn valley since its beginning in 1917. Shepparton is spc ardmona warwick long, abc rural journalist. Cocacola amatil has revealed plans to sell off fruit packaging business spc ardmona, but is confident the iconic brand has a positive future ahead of it. Vineripened under the australian sun and harvested at the perfect time for maximum flavour, these deliciously vibrant little beauties are 100% home grown on farms in victorias goulburn valley region. Spc and ardmona were merged in 2002 and acquired by cocacola amatil in 2005. Spcs closure would devastate shepparton, which has a population of.
A wellresearched and written book that dives into the history of the iconic shepparton company, it is a must read for anyone with an interest in spc ardmona or the history of shepparton, according to mr birrell. Cocacola sells spc ardmonas shepparton cannery business for. We discussed the liberal victoria policy to allow onshore gas exploration, that daniel andrews has banned and our plans to lower energy prices. Spc pivotal to goulburn valleys future suzanna sheed. Seasonal fruits, such as peaches, pears and apricots are preserved into a variety of packaging.
Spc ardmona limited, one of the largest canneries in australia. Members statement in december last year spc ardmona released a 250page glossy history book to commemorate its centenary. Spc ardmona shepparton fruit picking jobs and farm work. A great icon charles wooley speaks with matt rogers, manufacturing manager spc ardmona, about spcs longstanding history in the region the famous company has called home for almost 100 years. Jun 29, 2012 australias biggest cash and carry food clearance centre.
Spc ardmona spca is one of the most established and important food manufacturers in shepparton and the goulburn valley gv in terms of output, employment and business linkages, including many supply contracts to fruit farmers. Major food companies in the area include spc ardmona and campbells soups. On face value it tells the story of 100 years of fruit growing, processing, canning, wholesaling and exporting in the goulburn valley. Economic impact of the potential withdrawal of spc ardmona. You always have the option to delete your tweet location history. It was subsequently, in 2005, taken over by cocacola amatil who, in 20, asked the federal. Australian fruit cannery sacks workers, threatens closure world. Shepparton partners collective, trading as spc and formerly spc ardmona, is an. Spc and ardmona were bought by coca cola amatil in 2005. In 1917, the shepparton preserving company spc was formed. Only the plumpest, juiciest, tastiest tomatoes make it into every can of ardmona tomatoes. The new spc ardmona cannery at shepparton looks much like the old one. In 1946 shepparton was described in the australian blue book.
Between 1947 and 1966 sheppartons population doubled. Sheppartons main industries are agriculture and associated manufacturing. Absolutely i would make the trip once or twice a year and not need to do very much grocery shopping in between. Spc ardmona mooroopna, victoria industrial company. The home of shepparton s past, present and opportunities for the future. The midland highway passes through the south of ardmona. Economic impact of the potential withdrawal of spc. This morning we met spc ardmona to find energy bills skyrocketing with company needing to sell millions of tins of baked beans and fruit just pay the energy bills. Coverage of the agreement and importance of agreements scope the agreement covers the spc ardmona.
Factory worker, retail sales associate, process worker and more on. We could be about to see what happens to a town when it loses its identity. Mar 29, 2019 a wellresearched and written book that dives into the history of the iconic shepparton company, it is a must read for anyone with an interest in spc ardmona or the history of shepparton, according to mr birrell. Spc was incorporated as a public listed company in 1912, and ardmona opened in 1921. We have been putting food on the tables of australians since 1918. Limited and ardmona foods limited merged to form spc ardmona limited. Spca closed its mooroopna processing plant in 2011. Australias largest processor of canned fruits, spc ardmona, a wholly owned subsidiary of cocacola amatil, has production facilities in shepparton and nearby kyabram. The company is still active today but issues in recent years have almost led to closure of the company. Andrew fairley avenue, shepparton vic 3630 save contact. Australian food history timeline woolworths supports spc. Lost shepparton our history in photos, stories and information. The shepparton preserving company spc and ardmona brands were first established by growers in the early 1900s to process locallygrown fruit from victorias oulburn valley region.
Author jenny mountstephen had done herself proud researching and. Designed to entertain, stimulate and inform children, parents will be delighted at the. The walk in greater shepparton booklet is the local guide to walking in the region, with comprehensive coverage of pathways, tracks and trails within the townships, tips and information on. Shepparton s main industries are agriculture and associated manufacturing. Our leading brand portfolio includes ardmona, goulburn valley, spc and spc provital. Employees have fought for wages and conditions since spcs opening operation year in 1918. Victorian fruit company spc ardmona back in business the. There is a regional livestock saleyard east of the city. Australias biggest cash and carry food clearance centre.
It is 10 km west of shepparton and located in the city of greater shepparton local government area. Henry jones ixl was a company primarily known as a manufacturer of jams, conserves and. History and historical context the shepparton fruit preserving company now known as spc ardmona was formed in 1917. Four state primary schools were opened, doubling the number in the district, and a technical school 1953 and a girls high school 1960 took pressure off the high school which had begun as an agricultural high school in 1909. The lost shepparton shop is located at the shepparton heritage centre, 154 welsford st, shepparton opposite police station. Spc also benefited from extensive public support during the time of uncertainty. Walk in greater shepparton by discover shepparton issuu.
In july 2015 i opened a lost shepparton galleryshop thanks to renew shepparton who made empty shops. Shepparton is a thriving regional town, just two short hours from the melbourne cbd, located on the floodplain of the goulburn river, and known for its great food and wine, waterways and weather. After high school, i moved to melbourne to study at university, and it is where i live now. Heritage citation report name spc limited address andrew fairley avenue shepparton significance level b place type factory plant citation date 2004 main factory building c. Shepparton is the fifth largest city in victoria, australia. Spc factory sales helping you save on your shopping bill. Spc is committed to the important role it plays in the australian economy and. Spc ardmona limited, andrew fairley avenue, shepparton, victoria 3630. Spc is a proud manufacturer of fruit and vegetables, based in the goulburn valley region of victoria, australia.
If you are not registered yet, please create an account, its free and easy. Spc ardmona factory sales 52 discoveries in greater shepparton. Spc is one of australias oldest and most loved fruit processors, and recently voted one of the top 20 brands australian consumers cant live without, and we remain the largest producer of packaged vegetables in australia. There has been so much interest in sheppartons old photos that i have produced a pictorial history book called my shepparton, a yearly calendar with shepparton rotary club, postcards and dvds. Level 1, 678 victoria street, richmond vic 3121 australia 03 9861 8999. The greater shepparton information centre, 3335 nixon street. Shepparton partners collective, trading as spc and formerly spc ardmona, is an australianbased company that specialises in large fruit packing and owns and operates a canning factory in shepparton.
The town takes its name from a farm owned by charles and lochie mcdonald which was purchased by a private syndicate in 1886 and subdivided to become victorias first irrigated settlement. The shepparton preserving company remained a fruit growers cooperative until 1993 when it became a public listed company. Victorias goulburn valley has ideal growing conditions for apricots with winter frosts, plenty of sun, good soil and clean water. The spc ardmona factory sales outlet is located at. Jun 17, 2016 originally the home of ardmona, when it was a competitor to spc, the mooroopna factory was first established in 1921 and was a market leader in developing tomato and fruit packaging products in. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Feb 14, 2014 with eyebrows arched in astonishment, he told abcs insiders that the shiny tin allowance for forklift drivers was removed in 1991 when spc ardmona was in strife 20 years ago. In 2002 it was merged with ardmona and became spc ardmona.
Seasonal worker former employee ardmona vic 8 december 2016 spc ardmona each year puts on a number of seasonal workers during the fruit season i. Spc ardmona shepparton fruit picking jobs and farm. James, history of shepparton, 18381939, borough of shepparton, 1938. By the late 1930s spc had become the largest fruit processing plant in australia. Spc ardmona was formed in 2002 by the merger of the for. Premier confident about the future of spc ardmona abc news. Jul 27, 2016 a great icon charles wooley speaks with matt rogers, manufacturing manager spc ardmona, about spc s longstanding history in the region the famous company has called home for almost 100 years. The ardmona cannery in mooroopna which opened in the 1920s. We are a proud australian food manufacturer with a rich history of inspiring taste creations across australia for over 100 years. The pogues supply spc with juicy quality apricots fresh from their toolamba orchard every december and january. Weve been busy packing our official spc 100th birthday coffee table book a gift of.
This city is the home of spc ardmona factory sales, where you can get up to 70% off on top australian brands. Sheppartons dependence on its hinterland was evident from the formation of the shepparton kyabram rodney development corporation in 1990. If you are not registered yet, please create an account, its free and easy to access the full company profile, you must be logged in. Spc shiny tin allowance nothing next to political perks and. Spc factory sales corio street, shepparton, vic white pages. Connect with spc ardmona ltd at andrew fairley avenue, shepparton, vic. Spc ardmona factory sales 52 discoveries in greater. Spc ardmona ltd andrew fairley avenue, shepparton, vic. The one behind the negotiation the negotiation is done by the spc ardmona operation so that they can expand their business across the world by adhering the organizational and workplace legislation of the respective nations. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The work itself was quite repetitive but the enviroment was friendly and the people good to work with. Author jenny mountstephen had done herself proud researching and crafting the work, he said. Spc ardmona was formed in 2002 by the merger of the for shepparton preserving company spc and ardmona. Algeciras, at 3 clarke court, shepparton, is of local historical and aesthetic.
In shepparton itself there are the riverside parks and forest reserves, the spc factory, the shopping centre and a regional art gallery. Spc ardmona greater shepparton great things happen here. Stocking top brands at 2070% off normal retail prices. With eyebrows arched in astonishment, he told abcs insiders that the shiny tin allowance for forklift drivers was removed in 1991 when spc ardmona was in strife 20 years ago.
The aboriginal heritage act 2006 requires all victorians to protect and conserve aboriginal cultural heritage. Andrew fairley avenue, shepparton vic 3630 australia. Comfort inn peppermill accommodation shepparton vic. Spc shiny tin allowance nothing next to political perks. Food processor spc ardmona sells factory to fresh fruit. Mclennan for the back to mooroopna committee, mooroopna, victoria, australia. In 2002, the company merged with ardmona food ltd, located in mooroopna. The home of sheppartons past, present and opportunities for the future. Shepparton partners collective, has an agriculture business history.