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Comvita deal fails, attention turns to capital raise

The special meeting in Auckland lasted less than half an hour.

Comvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meeting

Proxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.

'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure ahead

Futures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.

Cornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage Comvita

Comvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid.

Farmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis

Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers.

'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix it

Rockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.

Alliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processor

Around $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.

Fight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of vote

Alliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed.