1944 Frozen vegetables first processed in Australia

Amidst the food rationing of the war years, imported quick frozen vegetables became available in Australia. The first Australian plant to process frozen vegetables was established in Sydney in 1944 by Reginald Cahill, one of the proprietors of Cahills’ restaurants. He had government support and initially the vegetables were shipped to soldiers.  By 1946 they … Continue reading 1944 Frozen vegetables first processed in Australia