Alliance Group
Rapidly changing customer preferences makes it tough for cooperatives to deliver their supplier-shareholders' expectations. Allan Barber reviews how Fonterra, SFF and Alliance deal with the challenge
16th Dec 15, 11:51am
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Rapidly changing customer preferences makes it tough for cooperatives to deliver their supplier-shareholders' expectations. Allan Barber reviews how Fonterra, SFF and Alliance deal with the challenge
The South Island co-ops are turning an industry of ugly ducklings into one on a sound efficient footing. Offer farmers better sustainable choices says Allan Barber
26th Nov 15, 8:46am
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The South Island co-ops are turning an industry of ugly ducklings into one on a sound efficient footing. Offer farmers better sustainable choices says Allan Barber
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool prices retain price levels but all meat schedules fall sharply
17th Nov 15, 2:23pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool prices retain price levels but all meat schedules fall sharply
Shock waves from Silver Fern Farms will now pulsate through the meat industry says Keith Woodford. The key question is how farmers will respond
16th Sep 15, 9:11am
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Shock waves from Silver Fern Farms will now pulsate through the meat industry says Keith Woodford. The key question is how farmers will respond
English says farmers should invest capital if they want to keep Silver Farn Farms out of Chinese hands; says Govt looking at speeding up Overseas Investment Office processes
8th Sep 15, 2:47pm
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English says farmers should invest capital if they want to keep Silver Farn Farms out of Chinese hands; says Govt looking at speeding up Overseas Investment Office processes
Farmer attitudes the key to earning top returns according to conference research. Industry in surprisingly good heart, reports Allan Barber
29th Jul 15, 4:33pm
Farmer attitudes the key to earning top returns according to conference research. Industry in surprisingly good heart, reports Allan Barber
Will the better results improve the likelihood the two big meat co-ops can finally find a way to merge, asks Allan Barber
24th Jul 15, 11:00am
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Will the better results improve the likelihood the two big meat co-ops can finally find a way to merge, asks Allan Barber
Allan Barber reviews the strategic and operational choices facing the Alliance Group, with its new industry-outsider CEO, David Surveyor
27th May 15, 10:42am
Allan Barber reviews the strategic and operational choices facing the Alliance Group, with its new industry-outsider CEO, David Surveyor
There is an earthquake coming for the New Zealand meat processing industry centered on Silver Fern Farms says Keith Woodford. He lays out the recovery options
29th Apr 15, 9:03am
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There is an earthquake coming for the New Zealand meat processing industry centered on Silver Fern Farms says Keith Woodford. He lays out the recovery options
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
15th Apr 15, 12:01pm
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
Are capacity utilisation and processing costs part of the beef problem, and if so, what is the solution, asks Keith Woodford
7th Apr 15, 4:25pm
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Are capacity utilisation and processing costs part of the beef problem, and if so, what is the solution, asks Keith Woodford
The tide is going out on the sheep processing industry and Keith Woodford has found a processor that has been 'swimming naked'
1st Apr 15, 5:41pm
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The tide is going out on the sheep processing industry and Keith Woodford has found a processor that has been 'swimming naked'
Primary Industries Minister cautious on chances for Meat Industry Excellence proposal for Fonterra-style industry Co-op getting off the grounds
17th Mar 15, 12:29pm
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Primary Industries Minister cautious on chances for Meat Industry Excellence proposal for Fonterra-style industry Co-op getting off the grounds
NZTE Chairman Andrew Ferrier says meat industry needs to consolidate into Fonterra to compete globally
12th Mar 15, 6:48pm
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NZTE Chairman Andrew Ferrier says meat industry needs to consolidate into Fonterra to compete globally
Allan Barber reports on the reaction to the 'moratorium proposal' among the leaders of the key players affected
6th Dec 14, 8:03am
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Allan Barber reports on the reaction to the 'moratorium proposal' among the leaders of the key players affected
Allan Barber says that significant progress may soon be possible if a moratorium on new licences can underpin capacity rationalisation without stifling innovation or competition
22nd Nov 14, 5:05pm
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Allan Barber says that significant progress may soon be possible if a moratorium on new licences can underpin capacity rationalisation without stifling innovation or competition
Allan Barber reviews the history of the redmeat processing industry which shows both farmers and processors have made tremendous progress
21st Nov 14, 2:04pm
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Allan Barber reviews the history of the redmeat processing industry which shows both farmers and processors have made tremendous progress
New Zealand's main meat co-operatives are undergoing change. Allan Barber assesses the recent history of both and prospects for each
13th Nov 14, 1:17pm
New Zealand's main meat co-operatives are undergoing change. Allan Barber assesses the recent history of both and prospects for each
Allan Barber profiles a key personality who drove the sales of New Zealand lamb in the UK
11th Nov 14, 4:16pm
Allan Barber profiles a key personality who drove the sales of New Zealand lamb in the UK
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Poor pelt returns ease lamb optimism but big beef price lifts continue
30th Sep 14, 1:47pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Poor pelt returns ease lamb optimism but big beef price lifts continue
Whatever happened to the importance of the fifth quarter for SFF, asks Allan Barber. No-one else seems willing to dispose this valuable component
3rd Apr 14, 8:59am
Whatever happened to the importance of the fifth quarter for SFF, asks Allan Barber. No-one else seems willing to dispose this valuable component
Allan Barber says that although the meat industry is far from out of the woods, a range of important improvements give real hope for a future
2nd Apr 14, 12:10pm
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Allan Barber says that although the meat industry is far from out of the woods, a range of important improvements give real hope for a future
Allan Barber looks at the confusing attempt by MIE supporters to get John Monaghan on to the Alliance board to bolster an elected MIE candidate
5th Feb 14, 11:49am
Allan Barber looks at the confusing attempt by MIE supporters to get John Monaghan on to the Alliance board to bolster an elected MIE candidate
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Good grass greets the New Year but some prices still disappoint
7th Jan 14, 1:42pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Good grass greets the New Year but some prices still disappoint
Allan Barber wonders whether the new boards or new reviews can achieve the industry restructuring that has been endlessly sought
20th Dec 13, 4:18pm
Allan Barber wonders whether the new boards or new reviews can achieve the industry restructuring that has been endlessly sought