Saturday, April 27, 2024

Business


Rural mums launch kids’ clothing line

Rural mums launch kids’ clothing line

Federated FarmersApr 11, 2024
Waikato dairy farmer Tania Moss and good friend Nicole Kidd have started a children’s activewear brand.

Alliance welcomes new chair as Taggart retires

Neal WallaceMar 8, 2024
Mark Wynne to assume post in constitutionally mandated changing of guard.

No full stop on South Korea’s opportunities

Richard RennieMar 1, 2024
Trade commissioner signs out of Seoul with fond memories and market insights.

Tim Deane to join board of Rabobank NZ 

Farmers WeeklyOct 17, 2023
Norsewear owner will replace Anne Brennan as an independent director.


Farmlands buys SealesWinslow

Farmlands buys SealesWinslow

Farmers WeeklyOct 13, 2023
Ballance says sale will allow it to focus on core business.
Insurance stalwart to step down after eventful tenure

Insurance stalwart to step down after eventful tenure

Farmers WeeklyOct 6, 2023
Tim Grafton signals intention to quit top job at Insurance Council of NZ.
Dairy Nutraceuticals accounts ‘appear inaccurate’

Dairy Nutraceuticals accounts ‘appear inaccurate’

BusinessDeskSep 5, 2023
Receivers turn up apparent inaccuracies affecting book value of assets and liabilities.
Ruralco celebrates 60 years of serving farmers

Ruralco celebrates 60 years of serving farmers

Annette ScottAug 22, 2023
Longtime members gather to cheer rural co-op that started life as Ashburton Trading Society.
Slow road back to full health for a2 Milk

Slow road back to full health for a2 Milk

Hugh StringlemanAug 21, 2023
Alternative dairy company still recovering from covid lockdowns, when infant milk formula sales slumped and a key sales channel into China collapsed.
Options arise in Happy Valley end-game

Options arise in Happy Valley end-game

BusinessDeskAug 4, 2023
Interest in recapitalising Waikato plant as liquidation mooted.
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How Fonterra’s Soprole bonanza will reach farmers

Hugh StringlemanJun 13, 2023
Co-op has arranged matters so that $800m August payout will not be taxed.
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Seeka invests in accommodation for RSE staff

Farmers WeeklyJun 12, 2023
Seeka says their RSEs are highly valued and have been a huge help during times of crisis.
Synlait seeks domestic cheese buyout

Synlait seeks domestic cheese buyout

Hugh StringlemanJun 2, 2023
Dairyworks, Talbot Forest Cheese looking for a buyer as company works at paying down debt.
Liquidator working on Fonterra ex-client gives up

Liquidator working on Fonterra ex-client gives up

BusinessDeskJun 2, 2023
Going after China food marketer’s Aus directors not worth the expense
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Zespri unlikely to list on NZX this year, says chair

BusinessDeskMay 25, 2023
Initiatives to improve grower share alignment and ownership will be consulted on early next year.
Farsighted policy pays off in loan terms for Trevelyan

Farsighted policy pays off in loan terms for Trevelyan

Richard RennieMay 22, 2023
Company has been publishing annual sustainability reports since 2014, covering the same key areas as new ASB loan.
Business left with Budget ‘crusts’

Business left with Budget ‘crusts’

Neal WallaceMay 19, 2023
Head of EMA bemoans lack of economic transformation in ‘recovery’ Budget.
Angus Street incoming NZM CEO

Angus Street named to top NZ Merino Co role

Neal WallaceMay 17, 2023
Australian agribusiness leader to replace John Brakenridge, who is retiring.
A man wearing a blue suit and white shirt leans against a leafy wooden wall structure in an office foyer.

ANZCO doubles profit in 2022

Hugh StringlemanMay 11, 2023
Challenges facing the company in 2023 include adverse weather events, global volatility and an uncertain economic outlook.
A2 rejigs the executive chairs

A2 rejigs the executive chairs

BusinessDeskMay 9, 2023
Exec in charge of Aus and NZ to replace outgoing US chief.
Ravensdown jobs at risk as sales slump

Ravensdown jobs at risk as sales slump

‘Projected sales volumes for this financial year are looking to be significantly down’
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Synlait 11.25% bond yield a flashing red light

BusinessDeskMay 3, 2023
Anxiety spiked after full-year guidance slashed, but long-term view somewhat sunnier.
Westland to build $70m lactoferrin plant

Westland to build $70m lactoferrin plant

BusinessDeskApr 26, 2023
New plant will put company in global top three for multifunctional protein.
Nathan Penny speaking at a seminar.

Farm costs to fall quickly, Westpac expects

Hugh StringlemanApr 24, 2023
Westpac expects farm and orchard margins to widen again as much lower cost inflation comes along with higher farm gate returns.
Green thumbs up for cannabis cross-pollination

Green thumbs up for cannabis cross-pollination

BusinessDeskApr 17, 2023
Proposed merger of Cannasouth, Eqalis finds favour and funding.
Scott Tech product precision hits the mark

Scott Tech product precision hits the mark

BusinessDeskApr 14, 2023
Work is underway to create a version of the product that works for cows – a far bigger market than lamb, especially in North America where the company has had much of its recent growth.
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Bumper year to underwrite record capex at SFF

Neal WallaceApr 4, 2023
Investment into plants, information systems and data analytics on the cards.
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients CEO Mark Wynne resigns

Farmers WeeklyApr 4, 2023
Wynne's will wrap up his role later in the year.
Fonterra concludes sale of Soprole to Gloria Foods

Fonterra concludes sale of Soprole to Gloria Foods

Gerald PiddockApr 1, 2023
Hailed as significant milestone in implementation of Fonterra’s strategy.
Mike Petersen goes to the top at Scales

Mike Petersen goes to the top at Scales

Farmers WeeklyMar 31, 2023
Replaces Tim Goodacre, who is standing down after six years as chair.
Fonterra’s Russian retreat grinds on a year later  

Fonterra’s Russian retreat grinds on a year later  

Nigel StirlingMar 23, 2023
Exports halted but Moscow sales office still open, awaiting ‘final regulatory clearances’.
Westland Milk Products back in the black

Westland Milk Products back in the black

BusinessDeskMar 23, 2023
Having the support of Yili has enabled Westland to invest in its people and the infrastructure needed to increase production and sales of value-added products.
herd of black and brown cows walking on a farm road with a paddock and view of a hills behind them,

Banks grant Craigmore hefty green loan

Farmers WeeklyMar 21, 2023
Partnership will receive financial incentives as it delivers targets linked to its sustainability strategy.
Otis brings alt-milk production home

Otis brings alt-milk production home

BusinessDeskMar 21, 2023
After years of shipping its oats to Sweden to be processed, company signs with Auckland’s Free Flow.
Headshot of Alliance CE Willie Wiese.

New Alliance CEO braced for headwinds

Neal WallaceMar 20, 2023
The Alliance Group’s new chief executive feels his entire career has been coaching him for the role.
NZ Rural Land broaden scope to offshore investors

NZ Rural Land broaden scope to offshore investors

Farmers WeeklyMar 20, 2023
NZ Rural Land is eyeing European investors to make up rights issue shortfall.
Signing up for 24,000ha of sustainability

Signing up for 24,000ha of sustainability

Hugh StringlemanMar 17, 2023
Rural investment and property management giant attracts new talent.
Headshot of Alliance CE Willie Wiese.

Alliance makes it official with Wiese as CEO

Neal WallaceMar 15, 2023
Acting CEO named to role heading co-operative.
Wool Impact sees huge rise in strong-wool demand

Wool Impact sees huge rise in strong-wool demand

Annette ScottMar 7, 2023
Doubling in domestic use of strong wool in the next two years forecast by industry body.
Allied Farmers expands rural land management

Allied Farmers expands rural land management

Farmers WeeklyMar 7, 2023
Two years on, Allied exercising call option on the rest of NZRLM.
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