Hawke’s Bay growers abandon bid to buy McCain plant

Hawkes Bay Today29 Jul, 2026 01:50 AM2 mins to readThe McCain frozen vegetable processing plant in Hastings. Photo / Paul TaylorThe McCain frozen vegetable processing plant in Hastings. Photo / Paul TaylorHawke’s Bay vegetable growers say purchasing the closing McCain vegetable processing plant in Hastings is unfeasible.In March, McCain announced it was closing the plant in 2027.

Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum and Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Will Foley asked McCain to pause while growers sought a solution

Hawke’s Bay growers abandon bid to buy McCain plant

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