By the mid-1940s,  the pineapple industry was well established in Queensland. To provide marketing and financial stability, a cooperative was formed to finance the building of a cannery.  Golden Circle Cannery was opened at Northgate in 1947. The company was originally called Queensland Tropical Fruit Products, using “Golden Circle” as a brand name. Over 900 growers originally bought shares in the … Continue reading 1947 Golden Circle cannery opens