The CountryFonterra wants big capital return to shareholders if consumer products business soldThe dairy heavyweight has made six strategic directions.29 Sep 08:26 PM
The Country‘We’ve been on a journey’: How Fonterra’s finances have changedAnd its future may too.26 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next weekDairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.25 Sep 01:28 AM
The CountryFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this weekPlans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstoreIt follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.17 Sep 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business saleWatchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.17 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySynlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kgThe dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.04 Sep 09:46 PM
The CountryFonterra outlines another South Island plant upgradeThe new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.03 Sep 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutritionThe high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.28 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra lifts forecast milk price, tips 'strong' full-year dividendHurrell says earnings expected to be at the top end of forecast range.22 Aug 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.18 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - FonterraDairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.12 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
The CountryFonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseasThe dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.24 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ cheese export value falls but US celebrates record exports this yearUS says its cheese exports were "impressively" up across all major varieties.10 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subduedPrices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.03 Jul 01:47 AM
The CountryGDT takes a 6.9% plungeNearly all prices took a nosedive in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.02 Jul 08:59 PM
The Country'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methaneProfessor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.30 Jun 09:44 PM
The CountryKapuni Fonterra receives accolade at Best Site Cup AwardsThe awards celebrate the successes of Fonterra’s manufacturing sites across the country.27 Jun 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra a maverick in attitude to dairy export quota eligibility rejig proposalReview of 17-year-old system finds quota unused, sheep and goat milk exports shut out.18 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hutHow did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat do Fonterra's farmer-owners think of its third quarter results?Watchdog council eyes pressure on business performance in Q4 as price relativities narrow.29 May 05:14 AM
The CountryFonterra sets new season milk price forecast, reports strong Q3 performanceCurrent season milk price forecast narrows, earnings per share outlook lifted28 May 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPrice gap between Fonterra stocks lingers after flurry of activity over sale prospectPrice of Fonterra farmer-owned shares surged over possible consumer business sale.27 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's options for quitting capital-hungry consumer product business include IPOIndustry reacts to talk of major Fonterra shake-up.21 May 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospectsShareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryS&P backs Fonterra's consumer planS&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.20 May 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTip Top results suggest Fonterra may be right to leave consumer retail to specialistsThe buyer of the beloved New Zealand icecream label sold by Fonterra is on a growth path.20 May 01:41 AM