SunRice Group

This week, Trukai Industries Limited — one of PNG’s leading rice brands and a subsidiary company of the SunRice Group — celebrated a major milestone with the first graduation ceremony for the Trukai Smart Farmer Program at the Pacific Adventist University in Port Moresby.   Launched in 2022, this program is a collaborative effort between Trukai Industries, Pacific Adventist University, and the PNG University of Technology, aiming to build strong foundations for the future of rice production in PNG, by empowering local farmers with essential skills.   More than 100 graduates from across PNG earned their certificates in Irrigated Rice Farming, marking their first formal qualification and a pathway toward establishing their own small farming businesses.   The event also celebrated the launch of the Smart Farmer Internship Program, which will provide valuable hands-on experience in commercial rice farming, further strengthening rice production capabilities at a grassroots level.   It was an honour to have representatives from the Prime Minister’s office and the Department of Agriculture and Lands, including Deputy Secretary Hoko, join in celebrating this impactful initiative. Congratulations to all the graduates! 🎉

📢 Jan Cathcart Scholarship applications for 2025 are now open! 📢 For the 11th year, the SunRice Group is once again calling on aspiring women in agriculture to apply for the Jan Cathcart Scholarship, which offers $10,000 per year for up to three years in financial assistance, for tertiary study starting or being undertaken in 2025. If you’re a female shareholder, grower, employee or an extended family member, you can apply now by visiting the link here: https://lnkd.in/gVHQTmgC. Since 2014 the SunRice Group has awarded $250,000 to recipients of the Jan Cathcart Scholarship. Applications close on Monday 9 December 2024.

🪔 Wishing a Happy Diwali to all of our followers around the world who are celebrating 🪔 May the festival of lights fill your homes with joy, prosperity and happiness!

🚜 SunRice Group at the 2024 Deni Ute Muster! 🚜 As a long-standing supporter, we’re thrilled to have once again attended and sponsored the Deni Ute Muster. Held in Deniliquin, New South Wales, this iconic event is a fantastic celebration of rural life, tradition and community spirit. As a company deeply rooted in the Riverina region of New South Wales, we’re proud to support important community initiatives in the areas in which we operate. To top it off, we had an amazing stall where we served delicious fried rice to the community - it was a pleasure sharing our food with you all! Thank you to everyone who connected with us at the event! 👋🍚

‘Eating in’ is the new ‘eating out’ for many Australians across the country who are looking to recreate the experience of restaurant quality meals at home.   To make this easier, #SunRice is teaming up with critically acclaimed celebrity chefs Poh Ling Yeow and Minoli De Silva to help Aussie families recreate one of the most popular dining out dishes – curry – from the comfort of their own home.   Our new Curry Night campaign, which kicked off yesterday, sees Poh and Minoli share their culinary expertise and tips for making a variety of delicious curries at home, using SunRice’s Indian Grown Basmati rice as the perfect fluffy base.   The recipes are being shared across various platforms including online, out-of-home, social media and TV, with our new commercial airing across Channel 9, 7, Foxtel and SBS.   Keep an eye out for Curry Night tips!

🌍 Happy World Food Day! 🌾 Today, we want to take a moment to recognise and thank everyone who plays a part in bringing our SunRice Group products to the table – from the farmers who grow our rice, to the teams who package and deliver it across the globe. It’s a big job, and it takes every one of us to create a product that we’re proud to share with our consumers. Whether you’re out in the fields or behind the scenes in packaging, logistics, or quality control – thank you for your hard work and dedication. At the SunRice Group, we believe great food starts with great people, and we’re so grateful for the passion and care that goes into every step of the journey. Here’s to continuing to grow, create and deliver together! 🙌 #WorldFoodDay #Teamwork #SunRiceGroup #GreatPeopleGreatProduct

🌟 Making a difference, one paw at a time! 🐾 At the SunRice Group, we believe in creating positive change in the communities in which we operate, not just for people but for our furry friends too! That’s why we’re proud of the work at SavourLife, one of our incredible subsidiary brands dedicated to helping dogs in need. Driven by its mission to make a real difference in the lives of dogs across Australia, SavourLife offers Australian-made premium dog food and treats, donating 50% of profits to help save rescue dogs. Recently, one of our SunRice Group employees Elly Royston adopted a rescue dog — a beautiful Greyhound named Lina — through SavourLife’s Adopt-A-Dog platform. This heartwarming story is a reminder of the incredible impact we can make together. Since its inception, SavourLife has donated more than $8 million to Australian dog rescue organisations and supported the rehoming of more than 63,000 dogs. To find out more information on its products or how you can adopt one of the more than 2,600 dogs across Australia in need of a new home, visit the website here: https://lnkd.in/gcDjtUij

🎉 What an incredible night for the SunRice Group at the 2024 Business NSW Riverina Murray Business Awards! 🎉 We are honoured to have received the Excellence In International Business Award, a testament to our growers and team’s dedication to delivering high-quality products on a global scale. To top it off, this achievement means we’re now finalists in the 2024 State Business Awards which will be held later this month! We were also proud to sponsor the Excellence In Small Business Award, which was won by Deni Play on The Plains Festival, a business that continues to positively impact the local community and lead in small business innovation. Bring on the 2024 State Business Awards and a special thanks to RSM Australia for sponsoring our award.

🌾 It’s been a great year for our rice growers, and we’re excited to share the success! 🌾 We had the pleasure of speaking with Robert and April Andreazza, our 2023 Growers of the Year, down in Griffith earlier this year. It's growers like Robert and April with a dedication to farming and passion for growing quality rice who contribute to the success of our rice crop. At the SunRice Group, we’re proud to work with such incredible growers who help deliver the best rice to homes around the world.  #Agriculture #Farmers #RiceCrop 

We're proud to share the inspiring story of Jason Morris, a dedicated team member at CopRice Leeton for the past 12 years. Jason has worked his way from the floor to his current role as Production Coordinator for Milling, demonstrating both passion and leadership along the way. In a recent development conversation with his leader, Jason shared his interest in pursuing a trade — a dream he hadn't yet had the chance to chase. We're thrilled to announce that last week, we were able to offer Jason an apprenticeship in Fitting, beginning in January! Jason's journey is particularly remarkable. Despite having achieved a leadership position, he's taking the bold step of transitioning not only back to operations but also into an apprenticeship. He’ll now report to his current peer, with the goal of becoming a fully qualified tradesperson within four years. Jason's story is a great example of how we aim to identify, nurture, and unlock the potential of our team members. Talent development isn’t always about climbing the ladder — it’s also about creating new pathways for growth, change and pursuing your passions. We are excited to support Jason in this new chapter of his career and look forward to seeing him thrive in his new role. ⭐ #CareerDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Apprenticeship L-R: Charlie Young Maintenance Coordinator; Jason Morris, Production Coordinator; Chris Hotham, Site Manager.