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Primary Sector
The Mainland Deal
Recap: How the Fonterra consumer business sale unfolded
It's been nearly 18 months since it was first announced.
Primary Sector
Fonterra agrees sale of consumer assets to Lactalis for $3.84b
The co-op is targeting a capital return of $2 per share.
Primary Sector
Carter Holt Harvey's mill closure near done deal, mayor says
The closure was announced on Wednesday.
Primary Sector
SFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacks
His next court appearance is in October.
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Riley Kennedy
Senior Journalist
Riley Kennedy joined BusinessDesk in 2022 and covers New Zealand’s primary sector, with a focus on the country’s agribusinesses and the broader food and fibre economy. He won the DairyNZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024, and was named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the New Zealand Shareholders Association in 2022. Riley previously worked as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times and holds a diploma in journalism from Wintec.
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