Rob Hewett
Silver Fern Farms plans Brexit back up
New Zealand's largest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms believes it has its bases covered if it strikes Brexit-related problems selling into the European market. Audio
Silver Fern Farm makes loss on restructuirng
The Dunedin based meat producer Silver Fern Farms has posted a loss for the past 15 months as it restructured its business after forming a joint venture with the Chinese firm Shanghai Maling. Audio
Foreign investment in food exporters raises fears
A wave of overseas money into the food processing industry has heightened fears New Zealand is losing control over its biggest export earner. Audio
Alternative offer a 'dangerous game', says SFF
Silver Fern Farms has challenged an alternative proposal to its deal with China's largest meat processor, Shanghai Maling, calling it a mystery and urging shareholders to ignore it.
China's largest meat company takes 50% of Silver Fern Farms
China's largest meat company is taking a half share in Silver Fern Farms by investing $261 million in the meat processor. Audio
Silver Fern Farms expects small profit
Silver Fern Farms says it expects a net profit of between 5 and 7 million dollars and pre-tax earnings of about the same amount for the year ended September. Audio
Pacific Vaka carry conservation message to the region
Four Pacific Island Vaka or voyaging canoes, made with modern material but based on traditional design, leave Auckland this Wednesday carrying a conservation message to the Pacific. Audio