The CountryFed Farmers: Better food safety neededFederated Farmers says a report on Fonterra's botulism scare has highlighted the need for a stronger food safety regime.10 Dec 11:00 PM
DairyMichele Hewitson interview: Theo SpieringsTheo Spierings, the chief executive of Fonterra, said: "The elephant! So you heard about the elephant."06 Dec 11:12 PM
DairyTerms of trade at 40-year highHigher dairy export prices have driven New Zealand's terms of trade to their highest point since 1973, Statistics NZ says.01 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryFonterra must do better: chiefFonterra has to lift its game in food safety and quality, and also sustainability, says chief executive Theo Spierings.27 Nov 04:30 PM
DairyTwo-child China a boon for baby milkThe loosening of China's one-child policy is expected to provide a boost for New Zealand infant formula exporters.24 Nov 04:30 PM
DairyBotulism botch-up 'may cost jobs'New Zealand and Australian employees of infant formula manufacturer Nutricia could be the latest victims of Fonterra's botulism botch-up.20 Nov 04:06 AM
The CountryFonterra HQ - first glimpseListed landlord Goodman Property Trust has provided the first glimpse of Fonterra's new headquarters and announced it will own the building in Auckland's Viaduct area.19 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryFonterra units fallingUnits in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund traded at their lowest point in just under a year after the dairy co-op said it had factored in a $157 million loss provision.11 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountrySpierings admits sustainability failingsFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the company is "eight to 10 years" behind other dairy players overseas when it comes to sustainability.08 Nov 03:04 AM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices dip 1.8pc (+graphic)Prices of dairy products fell in the second straight GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.05 Nov 06:30 PM
The CountryNew Fonterra contamination scareFonterra says the potential contamination of 14 milk tankers with mud and gravel is a "very minor incident" and its safety systems worked as intended.30 Oct 07:16 PM
DairyBotulism scare avoidableBotulism scare avoidable if responsibility passed swiftly to top management: review chairman.29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Damning indictment in food scare reportThat the scare turned out to be the result of a false positive test does not mitigate the need for Fonterra to up its game, writes Fran O'Sullivan.29 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryFonterra failed 'to join the dots'Fonterra failed to recognise the "explosive reputational risk" involved in the botulism scare, an independent inquiry has found.29 Oct 03:05 AM
DairyBotulism scare cost Danone $500mFrench food giant Danone says it will lose more than half a billion dollars in sales in the current financial year as a result of Fonterra's botulism false alarm.16 Oct 11:20 PM
The CountryGovt slammed over China trip 'help'An infant formula exporter has slammed the service a taxpayer-funded business support centre in Shanghai provided to a delegation of New Zealand companies.16 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryFonterra's botulism scare a key theme for China summitFonterra's botulism scare will be one of the key themes of this year's China Business Summit, which takes place today.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMartin Jacques: NZ has a headstart in growing strategically with ChinaThere is understandable concern that the recent food contamination scandals in China could have a corrosive effect on the trading relationship between China and New Zealand.13 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices up 2.4pc overnightWorld dairy prices were up 2.4pc in the latest overnight auction.01 Oct 06:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Danone compo wrangle escalatesFirm in dispute with Fonterra argues recall of some infant formula brands cost it the thick end of $326 million.01 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountrySmaller co-ops outdo Fonterra with payoutsHokitika dairy co-operative Westland Milk Products and Waikato's Tatua outperformed their far larger competitor, Fonterra, for farmer payouts over the 2012/13 year.30 Sep 04:30 PM
The CountryIt's been a testing year, says FonterraFonterra said it was too early to say what the impact of last month's contamination scare would have on its earnings for the 2013/14 year.25 Sep 05:30 PM
