Loading tweets...
McCain, the Canadian-based frozen food specialist, has confirmed it will close its vegetable processing facility in Hastings, New Zealand. Operations at the site are scheduled to wind down by January 2027, following the conclusion of the current processing and packing season.
According to an official company statement, the decision follows a strategic review of its Hastings operations and reflects a broader shift in how the company will supply its vegetable portfolio across the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. McCain indicated it will transition to sourcing products through trusted supply partners within its broader network.
A company spokesperson stated: “After carefully considering a range of options, we determined that transitioning to a different supply model is the most responsible path forward and best supports the long-term vision of our organisation”.
The move aligns with McCain’s strategy to strengthen its core potato portfolio and follows a similar regional restructuring by Heinz Wattie’s, which recently announced plans to discontinue frozen vegetable production in New Zealand.
Source: FoodBev / NZ Herald
