New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart has gone into business with his son Harry and the pair's company has purchased cereal company Hubbard Foods and Gregg's sauces - right after buying Kiwi food company Hansells.
"The bringing together of Hubbards, Hansells and Gregg's Sauces under Walter & Wild combines some of New Zealand's best-known food brands into a food manufacturing powerhouse," said Harry Hart, owner of Walter & Wild.
Graeme Hart is also a shareholder of Walter & Wild, a spokesman confirmed.
"The breadth of expertise, manufacturing capability combined with an understanding of markets, both here and offshore will drive further growth and innovation. We now have a significant brand portfolio reaching consumers from breakfast to dessert," said Harry Hart.
Brands in the Walter & Wild portfolio include Aunt Betty's, Hansells, Hubbards' muesli and cereals; and Greggs table sauces.