THE continued expansion of a major local almond processing facility drew South Australia’s top politicians to the Riverland yesterday.
Premier Steven Marshall and Attorney General Vickie Chapman toured AlmondCo’s new Renmark-based processing facility, ahead of a cabinet meeting of all 14 Liberal ministers in the region this week.
Mr Marshall said the project – due to be completed in July – would allow the co-operative to capitalise on a growing demand for almond-based products.
“This is my third or fourth visit to AlmondCo,” Mr Marshall said.
“It’s a major employer, a major exporter, a major co-operative piece of infrastructure and it’s always good to get an update.
“It’s such a significant asset for our state… we love to see the ambition of this co-operative and the success they’ve had in recent years.”
Winery sale begins
ONE of the region’s largest wineries, which entered administration earlier this year, is now on the market. Administrators and receivers put Salena Estate Wines on the market last month, with both Elders and Adelaide-based vineyard and winery...