"Well. Its done and dusted. I hope they have learnt from their synlait investment. That is they need to be more hands on and keep an eye on the ball. Hire managers who focus on milk processing and NOTHING else. Drive the plant hard, profitably with no distractions,. Be an exemplar - for highly efficient and safe processing. Something Synlait could learn from and I'll be happy.I'll put thoughts of a takeover to rest now. Information is coming to market - and that is a good thing.Not regretting my top up a few weeks ago."
Given all their recent problems have been in marketing and sales (not understanding and managing the Daigou channel), how does the acquisition of a dairy company help them to overcome their problems? I see this just adding another dimension to the problems they already have- hardly what they need in a time of crisis.
Sad to see a once successful marketing company go down the Fonterra path ...
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