Clive Elliott: Selling the crown jewels - why Fonterra’s proposal doesn’t make sense
OPINION: Our dairy owners and the country stand to be poorer for Fonterra's decision.
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Westpac picks record $10.30/kg milk price for 2024/25
Westpac said global dairy prices have generally held their ground.
Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?
Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.
Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%
The conversions are at Edgecumbe and Fonterra’s Whareroa site in Taranaki.
Fonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive Bovaer
Trials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals.
Down but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunity
Fonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.
Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.
Kiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?
Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over.
Why Fonterra is selling Anchor milk and Mainland, Kāpiti cheese brands
Plus: The CEO puts its ingredients products to the test in the kitchen.
Fonterra converting two coal boilers to reduce emissions
Dairy giant Fonterra's $64 million project to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets.
From crisis to profit: How Miles Hurrell turned Fonterra around
Hurrell, who turned 50 this year, is not finished yet.
Fonterra's Richard Allen named Young Executive of the Year
Judges cited strategic vision and exceptional leadership.
Fonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kg
Fonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.
China's dairy boom is fading: What it means for Fonterra
Sales at the top three dairy companies have dropped by 9-13% in the first half of 2024.
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'
Fonterra's need to stay the milk supply market's big cheese about more than pride
Slipping share of milk supply market raises shareholder concern.
Stock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for Fonterra
Private equity is seen as a likely buyer for Fonterra's consumer business.
Fonterra ‘better off’ returning capital to shareholders
Fonterra co-op model not suited to running a consumer business, says chairman.
Lively annual meeting ahead for dairy giant Fonterra?
Pay rises are on the cards for the chair, directors and watchdog councillors.
Fonterra moves global consumer business sale up a gear, favours IPO and trade sale track
Chief executive Miles Hurrell says there's 'significant' interest.
Fonterra lifts forecast range for farmgate milk price
The mid-point is up 50 cents to $9.50 a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS).
Fonterra to test IPO case for Consumer business
The dairy co-op says it continues to explore potential divestment options.
Fonterra shareholder watchdog and board argue over dairy giant’s transparency
Different interpretations of shareholder survey results.
Fonterra's Miles Hurrell talks GDT on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Miranda Devine, and Annette O'Sullivan.
Fonterra now strong enough to make capital return aside from consumer business sale: new report
Balance sheet also supports increased dividend target says Northington Partners.
$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for Fonterra
Independent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.
Theo Spierings, former Fonterra CEO, dies after a brief illness
A statement confirmed his death in the Netherlands.
Can NZ’s supply chain survive the next global crisis?
Encouraging local manufacturing is key.
Fonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviser
But they may not get it until well into next year.
Stock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for Manawa
Fonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.
What does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?
Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.
Fonterra staff numbers on $100,000-plus swell in tough economic year
Most of the rises among regional New Zealand staffers.