Paul Polman to NZ primary sector: don't be 'commoditised B2B'

Paul Polman to NZ primary sector: don't be 'commoditised B2B'
NZIER's report on food and fibre sector exports was launched at a small event in Auckland. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Dileepa Fonseka
Former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman did not hold back as he spoke about New Zealand’s food and fibre sector at a virtual appearance in Auckland on Tuesday morning. “The value you’re extracting versus the capabilities that you have is well below your potential.“You need to become a vital ingredient in the value chain.”Polman, a former chief executive of Unilever, is known for his leadership on corporate sustainability issues. “At the end of the day you are part of the value chain and you have...

More Primary Sector

Port of Tauranga ‘reluctantly’ doubles MetroPort rail fees
Primary Sector

Port of Tauranga ‘reluctantly’ doubles MetroPort rail fees

The port says it's working with KiwiRail on 'long-term arrangements'. 

Oliver Lewis 04 Jul 2025
BX Foods settles director disputes, posts $7.9m loss
Primary Sector

BX Foods settles director disputes, posts $7.9m loss

The Chinese-owned food company removed three executives, alleging fiduciary breaches.

Riley Kennedy 03 Jul 2025