Agri-Business
‘Plastics Meltdown’ Hits Australia
The fallout from the Iran conflict has spread to the packaging industry with rising costs and shortages of key materials causing a ‘plastics meltdown’. Iran’s seizure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ensuing oil crisis has caused a devastating ripple effect on the international supply chain. The increasing price of oil puts tremendous strain…
Read MoreRidley Acquires Incitech Pivot In Landmark Deal
In a major move for the feed and stock industry, Ridley Corporation has acquired 100 per cent of the Incitec Pivot Fertiliser distribution business from Dyno Nobel for A$300 million. Ridley Corporation is a major manufacturer of stock feed and supplements, providing vertically integrated nutrition solutions for Australia’s agricultural industries. The acquisition of Incitech Pivot…
Read MoreWill Purple Tomatoes Pass The Australian Test?
Australian consumers may see a newly developed purple tomato on their supermarket shelves from early next year, given the all-clear by regulators. The colour of eggplant, the genetically modified (GM) purple tomato was created by adding two snapdragon genes, allowing it to produce a class of antioxidants called anthocyanins. The nutrients provided by anthocyanins are…
Read MoreMADCAP Global Versus Maersk
In July 2024, the shipping vessel Maersk Frankfurt caught fire mid-journey near Karnataka in the Arabian Sea. Aboard Maersk Frankfurt was a consignment of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) from one of MADCAP Global’s Indian suppliers. This cargo, classed as Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), was destined for some of our clients in the Australian meat…
Read MoreMADCAP Global In 2025
MADCAP Global Productions is striding into 2025 following a strong finish across all company divisions last year. Our achievements and successes in 2024 provide a sturdy foundation to build upon in the year ahead. The Commodities and Agri-business divisions experienced steady growth as the company doubled its warehouse footprint, further strengthening our port-based logistics operations.…
Read MoreNews: Australian Cost Of Living At Crisis Point
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s state and federal governments to address the growing cost of living crisis, as millions across the country struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Ever-rising expenses across the board – fuel, energy, water, groceries, interest rates, rent, childcare etc – have pushed the average Australian to breaking point. Household…
Read MoreHappy New Year From MADCAP Global
As 2023 draws to its inevitable close, the MADCAP Global family looks back on what’s been a predominantly uplifting year for the company. The past year has yielded many successes and celebratory moments for MADCAP Global as the company posts positive upward growth trends across all divisions. MADCAP remains a trusted and preferred supplier for…
Read MoreLights On The Hill Memorial Convoy
The annual Lights On The Hill Trucking Memorial and convoy took place over the weekend of 1-2 October, honouring the lives given to keep Australia moving. Without trucks, Australia stops. Thousands of hardworking truckies take to the road every day, travelling countless kilometres to deliver essential goods across the country. Unfortunately, not all of them…
Read MoreProfile: Stephen Morris, Managing Director For The MADCAP Global Group
Words: Matt Innes The MADCAP Global Productions Group was established in 1995 by Managing Director Stephen Morris, a man whose life and interests are as diverse as the multi-faceted company he created that’s still growing and stronger than ever. Stephen was born in 1964 into a working-class family in the Welsh town of Port Talbot,…
Read MoreMADCAP Fertiliser Keeps Farmers On The Go
Good rains around, Queensland has the telephone ringing for dry & custom chemical blend fertiliser. Have you ordered yours ? Don’t pay too much! MADCAP Agri-Business supplies in Loose Bulk & 1 Mt Non-Returnable Bulk Bags. Contact agribusiness@madcapglobal.com for your quote.
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