Meat Processing
One giant LEAP for robo meatworks
Almost two decades after work began on it, a new automated primal lamb cutting system has been installed at Silver Fern Farms’ Finegand plant. Neal Wallace reports.
Nelson makes history at Silver Fern Farms helm
Meat co-operative elects its first female chair amid several changes at the top.
Alliance shuts Lorneville sheepmeat chain
One of six processing lines closed to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
Alliance shareholders give board a chewing out
Calls for chair to face consequences of $200m turnaround.
SFF fills CEO post from within its ranks
Dan Boulton most recently chief supply chain officer.
Two dozen laid off as Alliance takes stock
Other meat companies also feel chill of weak global markets.
Alliance nails down payments after outcry
Extension of loyalty programme had threatened to delay cash to farmers.
Five vie for Alliance seats
Voting ahead of December annual meeting.
Meatworks under threat from land use change
As labour issues recede, the true impact of dwindling livestock numbers will become clear, writes Allan Barber.
MIA scholarship applications open
Up to four new undergraduate and postgraduate positions available.
Alliance heading for a loss on the year
Worst result in more than a decade set to follow year of record profits.
SFF starts to include cow methane in Inventory
‘We think full transparency on our emissions profile is vital for our social licence.’
Alliance roadshow on the go
Update on the co-operative’s performance, market outlook and refreshed five-year strategy on the bill.
N Otago meat co lags on financial filing
May be facing enforcement action after failing to file accounts.
Alliance, Silver Fern ink China retail deals
‘New phase’ in partnerships with China companies.
Alliance gears up for busier bobby season
Fonterra’s ‘every calf accounted for’ rule to put pressure on processing plants.
Alliance shines light on carcase info
Processor trials fluorescence spectroscopy technology to read intramuscular fat in beef and lamb.