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  •   Home > News > Environment

    The opening of a 35-million dollar pet food plant is being celebrated in Christchurch

    The opening of a 35-million dollar pet food plant is being celebrated in Christchurch


    Riverland Foods' Hornby factory has capacity to produce 30-million cans annually.

    It's expected to be the largest export cannery for pet food nationwide.

    Agriculture and Trade Minister, Todd McClay says it's a big win for the Christchurch economy.

    He says it's not that long ago it was struggling, following the earthquakes.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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