'Massive failure': McCain factory to shut in 2027

McCain to close Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027

It's not clear how many workers at the plant and growers this will affect.

McCain to close vege plant in further blow to growers

McCain has announced it will close its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027. In a letter to growers, McCain said it reviewed...

'Massive failure': McCain factory to shut in 2027

A McCain vegetable processing plant in Hastings will close in 2027. The Omahu Rd, Twyford, factory processed more than 50,000 tonnes of vegetables annually,...

McCain Closure Latest Sign Govt Failing On Jobs

“The Government has added another massive failure to its record. The closure will hit workers, their families, and the Hawke’s Bay community hard,” Labour jobs and income spokesperson Ginny Andersen said.

New Zealand McCain to close Hastings vegetable plant by 2027

McCain has announced it will close its Hastings vegetable processing plant in New Zealand by January 2027 following a review of operations. In a letter to growers, the company said it had assessed multiple options but could not establish a viable long-term model. "The closure follows a review of our…

McCain to shut Hastings plant

McCain has announced it will close its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027 after a review found no “sustainable pathway under the current model,” with production continuing through the current season and existing contracts honoured while the company shifts sourcing to “trusted supply partners.” Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay president Jim Galloway told state media the closure would have a “massive impact,” saying many growers who …