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BusinessMarch 15

Impossible not to be excited, new Alliance chief says of role

In late January, David Surveyor took over as chief executive of Alliance Group. He talks to agribusiness reporter Sally Rae about the new role.
Impossible not to be excited, new Alliance chief says of role
Impossible not to be excited, new Alliance chief says of role
BusinessMay 30

Alliance director 'a real Kiwi chick'

Alliance Group's newest independent director Vanessa Stoddart describes the meat industry as being ''at the heart'' of New Zealand. She talked to agribusiness reporter Sally Rae during the company's inaugural Pure South conference in Queenstown this week.
Alliance director 'a real Kiwi chick'
Alliance director 'a real Kiwi chick'
BusinessMarch 14

Alliance focus on Brazil

Alliance Group is launching a new season programme exporting lamb to Brazil following a successful trial last year.
Alliance focus on Brazil
Alliance focus on Brazil
BusinessFebruary 2

Alliance boss stands by comment

Alliance Group chairman Murray Taggart is standing by his comment that Fonterra director John Monaghan has withdrawn from the director appointment process - despite Mr Monaghan maintaining he has not.
BusinessDecember 22

Alliance look at Blue Sky revealed

Alliance Group has revealed it entered into negotiations over a potential purchase of Blue Sky Meats' assets but no agreement was reached.
North OtagoOctober 1

Help sought for stood-down works staff

More than 200 meat workers at the Alliance Group's Pukeuri meat works, who were laid off temporarily last week when the plant's exports to China were halted, still have no idea when they can return to work.
Help sought for stood-down works staff
Help sought for stood-down works staff
BusinessNovember 9

Alliance reverse first in 20 years

Meat processor Alliance Group plunged into the red in the year ended September, reporting its first operating loss in 20 years.
Alliance reverse first in 20 years
Alliance reverse first in 20 years
NewsNovember 9

Venison addition a 'major milestone'

When it came to building a new venison plant at Alliance Group's Smithfield plant, the timeframe was tight.
Venison addition a 'major milestone'
Venison addition a 'major milestone'
NewsOctober 7

'Difficult' decisions had to be made

Southland-based meat company Alliance Group held a series of supplier roadshows throughout the country last week. Agribusiness reporter Sally Rae attended a roadshow at Pleasant Point, where the company outlined what had been a challenging year, and previewed the coming season.
'Difficult' decisions had to be made
'Difficult' decisions had to be made
NewsOctober 7

Financial incentives for suppliers

Alliance Group has announced new procurement policies, involving financial incentives, to "recognise and reward" committed loyal supply by shareholders.
NewsSeptember 30

Study into docking of lambs' tails

Alliance Group is launching two research trials in a bid to understand the effect on lambs when docking their tails at different lengths.
BusinessSeptember 5

Rendering plant progresses

Construction of a $13 million rendering plant at Alliance Group's Lorneville plant, near Invercargill, has been completed.
Rendering plant progresses
Rendering plant progresses
BusinessAugust 1

Award to Alliance director

Alliance Group director Dawn Sangster has been awarded the Otago Southland branch of the Institute of Directors' 2012 aspiring director award.
Award to Alliance director
Award to Alliance director
BusinessDecember 16

Sangster Alliance director

Maniototo farmer Dawn Sangster has become the third female director in the history of meat company Alliance Group.
Sangster Alliance director
Sangster Alliance director
BusinessDecember 13

Alliance Group trialling technology

Meat exporter Alliance Group is one of the companies involved in trialling new refrigeration technology that shipping line Maersk expects will cut its annual CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes.
Alliance Group trialling technology
Alliance Group trialling technology
BusinessDecember 12

Mataura plant invests in beef

A $15 million upgrade of beef processing facilities at the Alliance Group's Mataura plant is the biggest investment at the plant since it was built.
Mataura plant invests in beef
Mataura plant invests in beef
BusinessNovember 10

Alliance does well in a difficult year

Alliance Group has recorded an operating surplus before pool distributions, non-recurring expenses and tax of $20.7 million for the year to September 30 on turnover of $1.5 billion - down on the previous year's result of $29.6 million on turnover of $1.4 billion.
Alliance does well in a difficult year
Alliance does well in a difficult year
NewsOctober 23

Maniototo farmer could become Alliance's third woman director

Maniototo farmer Dawn Sangster is seeking a place on the Alliance Group board, motivated by a desire to contribute to New Zealand's sheep and beef industry and to put newly-honed leadership and governance skills to use.
Maniototo farmer could become Alliance's third woman director
Maniototo farmer could become Alliance's third woman director
North OtagoSeptember 25

Meat plant must clean up for consent renewal

Emissions from the Pukeuri meat processing plant boiler might have to be lowered by Alliance Group if a resource consent is granted to North Otago's biggest employer.
BusinessSeptember 23

Loss of 250 jobs 'shock' for workers

Alliance Group is proposing to close its Sockburn plant in Christchurch at the end of the 2012 processing season, affecting about 250 jobs.
Loss of 250 jobs 'shock' for workers
Loss of 250 jobs 'shock' for workers
BusinessAugust 19

Alliance has faith in world market

Alliance Group expects world meat protein markets to remain strong next year, with lamb prices expected to stay at "$100 plus".
Alliance has faith in world market
Alliance has faith in world market
South OtagoFebruary 24

Alliance workers accept new conditions

Mataura meat workers have voted by a slim majority to accept new conditions that will cut pay and alter conditions, but they are discussing details of the plans with the plant's owners.
BusinessNovember 11

Alliance weathers year to retain solid position

Alliance Group has weathered what chairman Owen Poole called a challenging year to September 30, to retain its solid financial position.
Alliance weathers year to retain solid position
Alliance weathers year to retain solid position
BusinessNovember 5

Time nigh for meat co-ops' high noon

Yet again, the two southern meat co-operatives are talking at, rather than to, each other about merging.
Time nigh for meat co-ops' high noon
Time nigh for meat co-ops' high noon
BusinessNovember 5

Farmers getting in behind their co-operatives

Farmers are tiring of the constant sniping between the two southern meat co-operatives, but they also appear to be entrenching themselves in support of their respective companies.