The move comes as the seaweed pioneer tries to raise up to $1 million in seed capital.
The industry says it has been lobbying the Government on the issue for years with no effect.
High energy prices an unsustainable cost for Karioi pulp mill and Tangiwai sawmill, says CEO.
Richard Burke will leave at the end of this year after more than 30 years with the produce business.
Some Synlait farmers said to be determined to switch.
Two of the country’s biggest operators have announced new deals since the rules made exporting easier and cheaper.
Project will increase production of high value dairy proteins for a growing global market.
No sale deal so far after Luminis Partners hired as adviser for subsidiary Mainland Poultry.
BirdCare Aotearoa needs about $327,000 to bring its facilities and staff up to scratch to ward off the virulent illness, which could affect native birds, and cows.
Foreign affairs and trade ministry found a large percentage of seafood exporters aren’t utilising free trade agreements so are paying extra fees.