Alliance Group
Feds like Red Meat PMP's focus inside farm gate, but also want processor industry reform now
13th Dec 13, 8:37am
Feds like Red Meat PMP's focus inside farm gate, but also want processor industry reform now
Meat companies dividing into two groups making it hard to see a tidy industry restructure
10th Dec 13, 1:19pm
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Meat companies dividing into two groups making it hard to see a tidy industry restructure
Allan Barber examines the MIE tactic of trying to get its key people on to Alliance and SFF boards
27th Nov 13, 8:07am
Allan Barber examines the MIE tactic of trying to get its key people on to Alliance and SFF boards
Allan Barber sees an industry trapped in its individual histories and unable to find the will to change given current incentives
30th Oct 13, 11:51am
Allan Barber sees an industry trapped in its individual histories and unable to find the will to change given current incentives
Allan Barber says unless farmers commit to their company of choice, the meat industry’s volatility will be a continuing frustration no matter who leads them
15th Oct 13, 6:54pm
Allan Barber says unless farmers commit to their company of choice, the meat industry’s volatility will be a continuing frustration no matter who leads them
Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Venison demand weak in Europe and beef and pelt processing downsizing
1st Oct 13, 3:37pm
Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Venison demand weak in Europe and beef and pelt processing downsizing
The Weekly Livestock Report: Wind damage affects trees power and irrigators but grass still growing
18th Sep 13, 11:10am
The Weekly Livestock Report: Wind damage affects trees power and irrigators but grass still growing
The Weekly Livestock Report: Balmy early spring conditions tainted by food safety scare
7th Aug 13, 10:58am
The Weekly Livestock Report: Balmy early spring conditions tainted by food safety scare
Keith Woodford says the 'sad reality' of the sheep industry makes any industry solution subject to some very tough choices
24th Apr 13, 9:13am
Keith Woodford says the 'sad reality' of the sheep industry makes any industry solution subject to some very tough choices
Keith Woodford says the meat industry will crash with the status quo, and the 'last man standing' won't be farmer-owned. He urges farmers and processors to commit supply
19th Apr 13, 10:30am
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Keith Woodford says the meat industry will crash with the status quo, and the 'last man standing' won't be farmer-owned. He urges farmers and processors to commit supply
Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
3rd Jan 13, 9:30am
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Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
Allan Barber respects the 'glass half full' approach of meat industry execs, but looks at recent customer demand trends and wonders how full it will be by season end. Your view?
13th Dec 12, 12:10pm
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Allan Barber respects the 'glass half full' approach of meat industry execs, but looks at recent customer demand trends and wonders how full it will be by season end. Your view?
Allan Barber looks at the losses by big meat industry firms this year and assesses how their liabilities might look to their bankers
5th Dec 12, 10:10am
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Allan Barber looks at the losses by big meat industry firms this year and assesses how their liabilities might look to their bankers
Following a season of large losses, the meat processing industry is under fire from its workers for poor decision-making. Allan Barber assess the charge
21st Nov 12, 9:43am
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Following a season of large losses, the meat processing industry is under fire from its workers for poor decision-making. Allan Barber assess the charge
Alliance loses almost $51 million in 2012 on Mataura partial closure, unsustainable procurement prices, and the high NZ$
12th Nov 12, 8:45am
Alliance loses almost $51 million in 2012 on Mataura partial closure, unsustainable procurement prices, and the high NZ$
After a 'torrid 2011-12' the meat industry is positive about prospects for the upcoming year. Your view?
31st Oct 12, 10:04am
After a 'torrid 2011-12' the meat industry is positive about prospects for the upcoming year. Your view?
Allan Barber previews processor results, assessing competition for the declining lamb supply and changing demand. Who has the right strategy?
8th Oct 12, 9:43am
Allan Barber previews processor results, assessing competition for the declining lamb supply and changing demand. Who has the right strategy?
Allan Barber surveys the state of the South Island sheep processing industry following the Mataura shutdown decision
5th Oct 12, 1:13pm
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Allan Barber surveys the state of the South Island sheep processing industry following the Mataura shutdown decision
Alliance to close its sheep and lamb processing operations at Mataura, citing lower stock numbers
28th Sep 12, 3:14pm
Alliance to close its sheep and lamb processing operations at Mataura, citing lower stock numbers
Suddenly, the season end of meat processing is imminent especially in the North Island, much earlier this year. Allan Barber explains why
11th Jun 12, 5:04pm
Suddenly, the season end of meat processing is imminent especially in the North Island, much earlier this year. Allan Barber explains why
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?
20th Feb 12, 9:11am
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?
BusinessDesk: Alliance omits dividend for only 2nd time in decade even as sales rise
11th Nov 11, 2:48pm
BusinessDesk: Alliance omits dividend for only 2nd time in decade even as sales rise
Buyer war raising prime lamb prices
SFF pitches poll on merger to investors
Meat Co-Ops look to wool
13th Sep 10, 3:17pm
Meat Co-Ops look to wool