Opposition to Chinese bid for Silver Fern

Opponents of a deal to sell half of Silver Fern Farms to China’s state-owned Bright Foods, increasing the dominance of New Zealand’s largest meat processor while leaving it debt-free, say they will continue to push for a locally funded alternative. The board of Silver Fern Farms (SFF) has unanimously recommended accepting the proposal for a 50:50 joint venture with Bright Foods subsidiary Shanghai Maling Aquarius, which would invest $261 million in the business through a transaction th

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