‘Tough Day’: After 100 Years, Australia’s Largest Peanut Processor to Shut Down

Around 150 people will lose their jobs when the operation closes.

Peanuts are often referred to as the "fruit of longevity," as they not only protect the heart, nourish the blood, and support spleen health but also enhance cognitive function, promote growth, and slow down the aging process. MaKo-studio/Shutterstock

Despite Australians eating around 50,000 tonnes of peanuts each year, that hasn’t been enough to ensure the country’s largest processor of the foodstuff will survive.

The corporate owners of the century-old business have decided to scale down operations over the next 18 months before shutting its doors forever.