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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Oleo And General Produce Export Company Of New Zealand, Ltd.

Oleo And General Produce Export Company Of New Zealand, Ltd., Mr. William Allan, M.P. (chairman of directors). London Office, 89 Gresham Street. Head Office, Rotterdam. New Zealand Office, 139a Hereford Street, Christchurch. Works, Belfast and at Ashburton. General Manager for New Zealand, Mr. G. De Vries. This company was established in 1894. The works at Belfast are erected on a portion of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's ground and consist of a three-storey brick and wood building, the ground floor of which is laid in concrete. The Oleo Company is under contract to purchase the whole of the fat available at the Belfast works which is received in a perfectly fresh condition. From this the company manufactures oleo of a very fine quality, and exports from 1000 to 1500 tons per annum. Oleo is the principal raw ingredient used for the manufacture of oleomargarine.