Struggling dairy processor Synlait has confirmed a significant majority of its farmer suppliers want to leave.
The Canterbury-based organisation told yesterday's Australian securities exchange the exodus of most of its 280 suppliers was expected.
Dairy insights consultant Stuart Davison says this comes off the back of a 'concerning' 18 months for the business.
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