SPC Global Limited, formerly SPC Ardmona, is an Australian-based global agribusiness that specialises in food manufacturing, in particular large fruit processing and packing and owns and operates a factory in Shepparton and is one of the biggest employers in the Goulburn Valley region.
History
1917–2005: Founding to SPC Ardmona Merger
Started in 1917 by a group of fruit growers in Victoria's Goulburn Valley as a cooperative which they named the Shepparton Fruit Preserving Co. Ltd. The company began operations in February 1918, canning pears, peaches and nectarines under the brand name of SPC. SPC was incorporated as a public listed company in 1919, and Ardmona opened in 1921.
SPC Ardmona was formed in 2002 by the merger of the former Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) and Ardmona.[1]
2005–2021: Acquisition by Coca-Cola Amatil and Financial Problems
SPC Ardmona was bought by Coca-Cola Amatil in 2005 for A$750 million.[2]