Barker’s to expand South Canterbury fruit factory later this year

Friday 17 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 2:38pm

Barker Fruit Processors is undertaking a $60 million expansion of its Pleasant Valley factory near Geraldine. The project aims to future-proof the business following challenges regarding discharge consenting. The expansion is expected to be completed later this year.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 11:25am

   Barker’s expanding its South Canterbury fruit factory amid discharge consenting challenges (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 2:38pm

   Barker's is expanding its South Canterbury fruit factory, following discharge consenting issues (opens in new tab)