Will Foley: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor on McCain's plans to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant
Disbelief in Hawke's Bay as another major food producer prepares to cut back.
McCain's confirmed it plans close its Hastings vegetable processing plant early next year.
The move follows Heinz Wattie’s plans to shut its Hastings packing site, along with factories in Auckland, Christchurch, and D…
Feature | Uncertain future for vegetable and grain growers
Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley says he’s deeply disappointed by recent moves from McCain and Heinz-Wattie’s to scale back or halt vegetable processing in New Zealand. With around 9,000 hectares of production in the region, Foley believes it may be time for a broader conversation about how the…
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Can Hawke’s Bay save its vegetable industry? | Will Foley, Central Hawkes Bay
Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley met with officials in Wellington to press for government funding to salvage the region’s vegetable-growing industry after McCain’s decision to close its Hastings operation.
“We met with a total of 13 different ministers and MPs yesterday across multiple parties…
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What’s next as Hastings McCain’s plant bid withdrawn | Will Foley, Central Hawkes Bay
Hawke’s Bay vegetable growers withdrew their bid to buy the McCain factory in Hastings after the company made the plant’s equipment unavailable, says Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Will Foley.
“The growers liked the condition of the plant,” he says.
“It’s pretty disappointing to get to this stage and …
Boomtown Episode 110 - Will Foley
Will Foley joins the pod to discuss the upcoming fall sports season! We also dive into the Eisenhower football news, MLB updates, Bears training camp and a recap of the 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic!
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Will Foley | Central Hawkes Bay Mayor
Central Hawkes Bay Mayor, Will Foley, joined us to discuss the commercial
viability to keep large scale vegetable processing in the area and what
New Zealand’s future food production capability and regional manufacturing resilience looks like.
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