This year’s peanut harvest is nearing completion in Queensland, as Bega reports 90 per cent of its Bundaberg supply and 75 per cent of its north Queensland supply have been harvested.
Bega Foods executive general manager Adam McNamara said that while Australian peanut growers continue to face challenging growing conditions, the company was grateful this year’s peanut harvest Is predicted to be the best in the last five years.
“We’re thrilled that we’ve had a strong number of growers who hadn’t grown peanuts for the last five year’s returning to growing, as well as new growers starting to grow peanuts in regions like North Queensland,” said McNamara.
“Bega and growers across Queensland have been focused on growing the best crop of peanuts possible across each growing region. So much hard work has gone into this year’s crop and we would like to thank each peanut grower for their commitment and passion for producing peanuts for Australians.”
“Bega is looking forward to showcasing this season’s locally grown peanuts in our Bega Simply Nuts natural peanut butter range.”
Peanut grower Tony Russo said him and his son Mitch have “just perfected” the last of their peanut crops, and have almost completed their harvest.
“Growing the perfect peanut crop takes a lot of hard work and dedication - nothing beats the feeling of admiring your peanut crops as they reach their maturity stage. There’s a high-level of satisfaction in that moment and a sense of achievement when your crop is harvested and starts making its way to Bega,” said Russo.
“When you support Simply Nuts, you’re supporting Australian jobs, industry and growers.”
Aussie-grown peanuts are now on the way to Bega’s Kingaroy based facility, Peanut Company of Australia, where they will be prepared for Australians around the country.
