A Ngāi Tahu rūnanga investment in Rubisco is being pitched as more than capital, with Arowhenua looking at hemp supply, regional jobs and a stronger hand in natural materials.
Sale to Auckland businessmen on the cards as Cherri Global struggles to pay its debts.
More than 1000 farmers come forward to vent over what banks are not allowing, as inquiry ponders competition issues.
State-owned farming company, which trades as Pāmu, pays bonus after missing financial targets.
NZ Meat Workers Union national secretary warns other plants could follow suit as industry declines.
Dairy co-op CEO Miles Hurrell looks forward to sales process for $3.4b Consumer unit ‘kicked off before Christmas’.
The new facility will be the size of three rugby fields and capable of storing 26,000 tonnes of cheese.
The industry says it has been lobbying the Government on the issue for years with no effect.
High energy prices an unsustainable cost for Karioi pulp mill and Tangiwai sawmill, says CEO.
Richard Burke will leave at the end of this year after more than 30 years with the produce business.