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Abandon assets, Proudfoot says
4 December 2017
The jury is out on whether New Zealand’s primary sector will be thought of as successful in five to 10 years, KPMG agribusiness head Ian Proudfoot says.
Zespri expects growth and rivals
1 December 2017
Zespri is in a global race to capture market share for its SunGold fruit before rivals put other Gold fruit on shelves, it says in its latest five-year outlook.
Synlait's Penno stepping down
29 November 2017
Synlait Milk founder and chief executive John Penno is resigning ahead of the company’s next phase of growth.
Aussie meat to steal a march
23 November 2017
The Australian red meat industry can aim to be carbon neutral by 2030, Meat and Livestock Australia says.
Uses sought for Te Mana meat
22 November 2017
The Omega lamb project wants uses for the 75% of carcase that doesn’t end up in Te Mana brand meat.
Good move or gutless betrayal?
22 November 2017
Dairy farmers are ready to tackle the perception the sector has no social conscience and lacks accountability, Federated Farmers dairy chairman Chris Lewis says.
Synlait opens Auckland plant
20 November 2017
Synlait Milk has opened its new blending and consumer packing plant in Auckland with an expectation Chinese registration of the facility as part of the new infant formula rules will be confirmed very soon.
Formula claims lack scientific proof
9 November 2017
A lack of science underpinning infant formula products is not hindering the largest global manufacturers from profiting from a constant introduction of new formula products making a variety of claims, a new report says.
Name change won't confuse again
7 November 2017
New Zealand’s meat industry is unlikely to be affected by the lifting of China’s ban on Australian beef exporters caused by labelling issues and no problems are expected when the Primary Industries Ministry changes its name.
South American growth no threat
6 November 2017
South American dairy output is set to grow but the impact on global trade is unlikely to pose a serious threat to New Zealand’s dairy export business.
