Hawke’s Bay growers withdraw bid for Hastings McCain plant
However, grower spokesperson Hew Dalrymple said the equipment was no longer available. The plant was scheduled to cease…
Should the Govt buy a closing McCain factory? The Greens say it’s worth trying
The plant is scheduled to cease operations on January 31, 2027, after the year’s processing and packing season.…
Government invests $50,000 for Hawke’s Bay grower group’s McCain factory takeover bid
“The Government is committing $50,000 for the first stage of a feasibility study to assess what is required…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers mull takeover bid
The decision is a huge blow to the industry in Hawke’s Bay, where the impact is being felt…
Parliamentary briefing launched into McCain and Heinz Wattie’s plant closures
The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would shut its Hastings vegetable processing plant in 2027.…
What would Hastings look like if Heinz Wattie’s closed? – Nick Stewart
There is a saying: “The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it…
Frozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cuts
Vegetable sector performance The Ministry for Primary Industries’ latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report gives some…
Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…
Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…
Central Hawke’s Bay mayor questions Wattie’s, McCain closures in ‘pretty good food-producing region’
“It’s just come at a really bad time when there’s a lot of bad news happening out there…
McCain shutdown: Mayors see risk to the food basket of Hawke’s Bay – ‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’
Hastings District Council will also be working with Foodeast Haumako (the regional food, beverage and agritech hub) to…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers warn of bigger crisis, say now’s the time for overhaul
The company’s financials highlight the significant pressure facing the New Zealand arm of the business. Under McCain Food…