Dawn Meats and Alliance Group complete transaction
The transaction sees Dawn Meats take a 65% stake in Alliance Group, with farmer-shareholders retaining a 35% shareholding in the business
Print1 December 2025
Dawn Meats and Alliance Group have announced the formal completion of their new strategic partnership.
The transaction sees Dawn Meats take a 65% stake in Alliance Group, with farmer-shareholders retaining a 35% shareholding in the business.
‘New and exciting opportunities’
In a statement, Niall Browne, chief executive of Dawn Meats, said that this joint partnership will unlock new and exciting opportunities for both companies and our farmer-suppliers in New Zealand, Ireland and the UK.
“This investment expands our business significantly and positions us, our UK company Dunbia and Alliance Group as a unified and dynamic industry competitor with a substantial presence and customer base in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
“We are intent on ensuring we can maximise our new combined strength to provide existing and new customers with a year-round supply of sustainable and world class, grass-fed red meat.
“As part of our strategic partnership, Dawn Meats will now work closely with Alliance and its farmer-shareholders to identify and invest in capital expenditure upgrades, new technology and new sustainable business practices that will support the company’s future growth and development.
‘Potential benefits’
Browne highlighted that throughout the process of securing this strategic partnership, Dawn Meats was clear about the potential benefits of combining our knowledge and experience with that of Alliance and its farmer-shareholders.
“Alliance is a leading New Zealand business with a proud legacy of cutting-edge processing and history of exporting the highest-quality grass-fed lamb, beef and venison,” he said.
“We know from our existing customers and new customer interest to date that our partnership creates a dynamic new offering that will allow us to meet an increasing global demand for red meat protein in addition to opening new markets to the benefit of our farmer-suppliers in both hemispheres.
“We now intend to make the most of what is a unique opportunity for enhanced customer relationships, resources, skills, routes to market and industry knowledge.”
‘Essential milestone’
Willie Wiese, chief executive of Alliance Group, said the completion of the transaction was an essential milestone.
“We can move from planning to implementation with a partner that brings scale, global reach and expertise that clearly creates a competitive advantage,” he stated.
“This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Alliance, one that is centred on value creation for our farmer-shareholders.
“This investment provides the capital we need to strengthen our balance sheet, accelerate value growth initiatives and further enable the delivery of our strategic objectives.
“Importantly, it also maintains meaningful farmer ownership and influence through a strong 35% holding and robust governance arrangements.”
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© 2025, by ShelfLife reporter
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