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Does he agree with farmer Hugh Ritchie that the closure of the McCain Hastings facility means that everyone's margins, from growers to supermarkets, must be analysed; and if so, what analysis, if any, has he commissioned? and 2 other questions

Answered 28416, 28417, 28418 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Questions

  • 28416

    Does he agree with farmer Hugh Ritchie that the closure of the McCain Hastings facility means that everyone's margins, from growers to supermarkets, must be analysed; and if so, what analysis, if any, has he commissioned?

  • 28417

    Does he agree with farmer Alistair Setter that the closure of the McCain Hastings facility has come as a shock and with no warning; and if so, what consumer risks, if any, has he identified arising from the potential closure of the site by January 2027?

  • 28418

    What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to assess any consumer impacts arising from the closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

The Primary Production Committee continues to progress its briefing on the closure of the Heinz Wattie's, Gregg's, and McCain food processing facilities. My officials will support the Committee as needed. I look forward to hearing of the Committee’s progress.