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'Disappointing outlook' for T&G Global in FY21
Primary Sector

'Disappointing outlook' for T&G Global in FY21

Supply disruption and seasonal labour shortages in NZ are hurting the fresh produce supplier's outlook for the current year.

Staff reporters 18 Oct 2021
PwC appointed to look at options for Fonterra's Oz business
Primary Sector

PwC appointed to look at options for Fonterra's Oz business

Fonterra spokesperson said an IPO is only one option. 

Rebecca Howard 14 Oct 2021
Fonterra's foodservice unit tops $3b in annual revenue
Primary Sector

Fonterra's foodservice unit tops $3b in annual revenue

Fonterra is aiming for foodservice businesses to generate $5 billion in annual revenue by 2030. 

Rebecca Howard 14 Oct 2021
A message to Fonterra’s unit holders
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Peter McBride: A message to Fonterra’s unit holders

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride responds to recent BusinessDesk commentary on the cooperative's capital structure.

Peter McBride 13 Oct 2021


Riley Kennedy
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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