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Friday 18 September 2026

Sanford

Ngāi Tahu Sanford disposal complete, halt lifted 5th June 2026 /

Ngāi Tahu Sanford disposal complete, halt lifted

Ngai Tahu has completed its sell-down of Sanford share as part of a “rebalancing of its portfolio”.


Ngāi Tahu downsizing Sanford stake 4th June 2026 /

Ngāi Tahu downsizing Sanford stake

Ngāi Tahu’s investment vehicle is selling around half of its 19.9% block in seafood exporter Sanford, around five years after it acquired the stake.


Sanford nets record interims; Sir Rob McLeod to retire 14th May 2026

Sanford nets record interims; Sir Rob McLeod to retire

Sanford delivers a record half-year result, with managing director David Mair praising a “solid platform” for growth despite a challenging mussel market and global geopolitical tension.


MFB chair joins Sanford board 17th February 2026 /

MFB chair joins Sanford board

My Food Bag chair Tony Carter has been appointed to the Sanford board as an independent director, with effect from today.


Sanford surge 18th November 2025

Sanford surge

Seafood exporter Sanford has had a storming year, consolidating half-year gains into a record full-year result, posting a 223.8% surge in net profit to $63.7m.


What drove a record half for Sanford? 16th May 2025

What drove a record half for Sanford?

Salmon was an H1 standout but Sanford has almost maxed out its current Big Glory Bay capacity, while all options are on the table as part of a focused review of its wildcatch business.


Tariffs: NZX-listed Sanford, Delegat et al respond 4th April 2025 /

Tariffs: NZX-listed Sanford, Delegat et al respond

NZX-listed exporters have moved to reassure shareholders they are actively working to understand the implications of the new 10% US tariff on their operations.


Sanford profiles fish health and water quality technician Emily Barnett 20th February 2025

Sanford profiles fish health and water quality technician Emily Barnett

Sanford profiles Emily Barnett, who made the move from Auckland to Stewart Island to join the company’s team at Big Glory Bay.


Second look: What helped Sanford’s profit to rocket? 18th November 2024

Second look: What helped Sanford’s profit to rocket?

Buoyant and, in some cases, record pricing for several key species in a range of markets helped the company almost double its profit.


Sanford bounces back 15th November 2024

Sanford bounces back

Sanford has delivered a strong full year result on the back of an improved performances from all divisions which saw net profit after tax almost double to $19.7m.


What powered Sanford’s record earnings? 30th May 2024

What powered Sanford’s record earnings?

The seafood company’s salmon division was the star performer – with strong pricing and a change in mix leading to a 32% increase in profit contribution.


Sanford interim profit jumps 46% 29th May 2024

Sanford interim profit jumps 46%

Sanford has reported net profit for the six months to March 2024 of $16.2m, up 46% on the previous corresponding period.