THE ARDMONA CANNERY (SPC ARDMONA)
THE STORY TOLD AS A TIMELINE
1921
Ardmona Fruit Products Co-Op Ltd. opens for business.
1926
Ardmona starts processing canned fruit.
1934
Ardmona celebrates the production of its one millionth case of fruit.
1939
Ardmona forms its first subsidiary company, Goulburn Valley Canners Pty Ltd.
1950
Working the canning machines.
1965
Granny Smith Apples first processed.
1971
Ardmona opens a multi-million dollar juice and paste concentrate plant.
1973
Ardmona commences tomato processing operations.
1976
Ardmona becomes the first processor in the world to recognise and satisfy the demand for fruit packed in natural juice, a move soon followed by other major manufacturers around the world.
1980
Goulburn Valley snack pack launched in ERCA format – a key development in deciduous fruit packaging technology.
1985
Ardmona is the first company to pack fruit in long life plastic tubs.
1990
Launch of Ardmona Rich & Thick Range.
In a world first SPC launches microwavable Beans & Spaghetti.
2002
SPC and Ardmona merge to become SPC Ardmona.
2004
SPC Ardmona establishes a production base in Spain.
2006
After a major $15 million investment, the new National Distribution Centre opens in Shepparton.