The closure of Heinz Wattie’s NZ manufacturing lines highlights the impact of supermarket dominance, rising costs, and globalisation on New Zealand’s manufacturing and food security, leaving workers, growers, and local brands vulnerable.
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long-serving staff face sudden job loss
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