Kraft Heinz的Wattie计划停止新西兰的冷冻蔬菜生产,威胁种子种植者和粮食安全。 Kraft Heinz’s Wattie’s plans to halt frozen veg production in New Zealand, threatening seed growers and food security.

由Kraft Heinz(Kraft Heinz)拥有的Wattie’s新西兰提议终止多家工厂的冷冻蔬菜生产,这威胁到可耕地和种子种植者的合同,特别是在坎特伯雷(一个混合萝卜和胡萝卜种子的全球中心)。 Wattie’s New Zealand, owned by Kraft Heinz, proposes ending frozen vegetable production at multiple factories, threatening contracts for arable and seed growers, especially in Canterbury, a global hub for hybrid radish and carrot seed. 这一行动是更广泛结构调整的一部分,在早先削减罐头货物之后,在潮湿天气、疾病和进口货物等挑战压低了当地价格的情况下,采取了这一行动。 The move, part of a broader restructuring, follows earlier cuts to canned goods and comes amid challenges like wet weather, disease, and imported goods undercutting local prices. 随着2026年3月25日的协商结束, 工业领袖警告这一决定可能减少国内粮食生产, 扰乱作物轮作, 并危害粮食安全。 Industry leaders warn the decision could reduce domestic food production, disrupt crop rotations, and harm food security, with consultation closing March 25, 2026.