The CountryFonterra confirms 300 job lossesFonterra has confirmed about 300 jobs from its head office in Auckland would go after a review of its support services, saving the company $65 million a year.09 Jul 05:50 AM
DairyEye on aid for giantsThe Auditor-General is to investigate a flagship Government project which involves millions in subsidies being paid to some of New Zealand's biggest primary sector businesses.05 Jul 05:30 PM
Dairy"Magic" to revolutionise dairy industryEntrepreneurs face many challenges along the road to success, but being accused of running a methamphetamine lab usually isn't one of them.03 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryMilk shakeup push coming from FonterraFonterra chief Theo Spierings wants Government buy-in on a national strategy, reports Fran O'Sullivan.02 Jul 05:30 PM
DairySynlait targets infant formula marketInfant formula is clearly where the action is on the international dairy markets.28 Jun 05:30 PM
DairySweeping infant formula probe unveiledThe Government has announced a plan aimed at strengthening and protecting the country's 'food assurance systems' to match rapid growth in infant formula exports.27 Jun 02:25 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Synlait calls and investors jumpFull marks to Synlait bosses Graham Milne and John Penno for hanging tough in the post-global financial crisis environment and going offshore.25 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionWilly Leferink: NZ must fight for its dairy reputationChina is a market where infant formula is a huge reputational barometer; parents will make sacrifices to ensure their children receive quality nutrition, writes Willy Leferink.25 Jun 08:32 AM
DairyChinese dairy float for NZXChina's Bright Dairy will retain four seats on the eight-member Synlait Milk board, despite the likelihood it will lose its majority ownership status.24 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyHeinz picks Fonterra for formula makingGlobal food giant Heinz has revealed plans to scale down production at an infant formula plant it operates in Britain and shift the work to New Zealand.23 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyDebt weighing down dairy sectorNew Zealand's dairy sector debt nearly tripled over the past decade to $30.5 billion last year and some farmers will have difficulty servicing their loans in the year ahead.16 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyFonterra ready to go on China formula tradeFonterra remains confident about its push into China's branded infant formula market, despite controversy in the Chinese media this year over New Zealand-made baby milk.16 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyAussie biggest NZ investorWidespread fears of a flood of Asian investment and a Chinese farm-buying spree are misplaced - Australia is the largest overseas investor in New Zealand.09 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyMinistry works to allay Chinese concernsThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it's working on a number of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns in China about the rapid rise in the number of New Zealand infant formula brands available to Chinese consumers.07 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryNZ baby formula status at risk - industryNZ's reputation for high quality infant formula is being risked by inexperienced companies looking to cash in on Chinese demand, says a high-powered industry group.06 Jun 11:50 PM
The CountryBumper season tipped despite dairy price fallEconomists still expect a "bumper" season for New Zealand dairy , despite the first online auction for 2013/14 starting on a soft note.04 Jun 11:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanSynlait's secrets of success in ChinaIt remains an area crying out for regulatory oversight in case missteps by smaller players screw the market for our champions, writes Fran O'Sullivan.04 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryFonterra's grand vision for ChinaAs Fonterra China Farms general manager Nicola Morris sums up, it is about taking the best of Kiwi ingenuity and farming systems.02 Jun 05:30 PM
