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Fonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.
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Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.
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'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.
Tatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payout
Bulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.
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Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.
Independent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-owners
Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.
An acquisition for a2? Stock goes into trading halt
Trade in a2 Milk shares has gone on hold pending an announcement.
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
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Fonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next week
Dairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.
Fonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profit
Dairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.
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Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Fonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business sale
Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.
Synlait Milk secures new $450m banking facility
The dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua
Tatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery
OPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
'No further action': Takeovers Panel ruling on Synlait
The panel will take no action over the Bright Dairy, a2 Milk plan for Synlait.
Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg
The dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.
Fonterra outlines another South Island plant upgrade
The new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.
NZ Rural Land resumes dividends after profit boost
Revaluations have boosted NZ Rural Land's first half profit.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan
Former chairman John Penno has pushed back on Synlait's recapitalisation plan.
'NZ's biggest Asian supermarket' opening at Westgate
New store is near the giant American-owned Costco Wholesale on Gunton Dr.