Fonterra moves global consumer business sale up a gear, favours IPO and trade sale track
Chief executive Miles Hurrell says there's 'significant' interest.
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But they may not get it until well into next year.
NZ dairy farmers better-placed as season hits its peak
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Prices take a slight dip in latest GDT auction
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Fonterra staff numbers on $100,000-plus swell in tough economic year
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Tatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payout
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