The Cantabrian businessman sheds more light on his proposed acquisition of debt-laden Comvita.
Some Synlait farmers said to be determined to switch.
Two of the country’s biggest operators have announced new deals since the rules made exporting easier and cheaper.
Project will increase production of high value dairy proteins for a growing global market.
No sale deal so far after Luminis Partners hired as adviser for subsidiary Mainland Poultry.
BirdCare Aotearoa needs about $327,000 to bring its facilities and staff up to scratch to ward off the virulent illness, which could affect native birds, and cows.
Foreign affairs and trade ministry found a large percentage of seafood exporters aren’t utilising free trade agreements so are paying extra fees.
Ex-Sealord chair made his first appearance at the annual seafood conference as the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries.
New Zealand's geographic isolation has helped it avoid avian flu so far.