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Dairy prices up in latest auction

World dairy prices rose 2.3pc in the latest overnight auction, suggesting overseas buyers aren't fazed by the latest milk scare.

Ministry mulling closer tabs on dairy

The Ministry for Primary Industries says it is exploring interim measures to strengthen consumer assurances about dairy production after the recent food contamination scares.

Reputation will return: economist

The contamination scares that have hit New Zealand's two biggest dairy co-operatives this month will cause Chinese consumers to "think twice".

NZ food reputation will be restored, says China economist

Malcolm Wright: Brand New Zealand still vulnerable because it is weak

For those from other parts of the world, how are we different from Australia? Our flag is a major branding problem, writes Malcolm Wright.

Nitrate find hits dairy cred

China quarantines Westland Milk product after tests show levels exceed permissible limit.

Shadowy food supply chains to China

More than two weeks into Fonterra's botulism contamination crisis, New Zealand-made Karicare baby milk commands pride of place in many Hong Kong retailers.

Ministers, QC in food probe

The Government has asked Queen's Counsel Miriam Dean to chair its review into the Fonterra food scare.

Fonterra milk scare inquiry details revealed

Bill to fast-track Fonterra probe

The Government plans to force a largely forgotten five-year-old bill through Parliament in three weeks to allow a short, sharp "Government inquiry" into the Fonterra botulism scare.

Nutricia: We will bring back trust

Damage to the brand not yet known, boss says, as rivals report boosted sales on back of infant formula recall.

Hua Dong: Difficult road to win back Chinese trust

New Zealand's 100 per cent Pure image is suddenly being questioned by its loyal Chinese customers, writes Hua Dong.

Ralph Norris to lead Fonterra inquiry

Ralph Norris is to lead Fonterra Cooperative Group's board inquiry into the botulism contamination scare.

Govt eyes new Fonterra inquiry

The Cabinet will today discuss establishing a commission of inquiry into the Fonterra food safety crisis, but it may be a week away from finalising details.

Matt McCarten: It's you and I who pay the price

Quite rightly, the main news over Fonterra's infected products has been the physical threat to the customer, writes Matt McCarten. Or more importantly, the children of its customers.

Kerre McIvor: Fonterra has some explaining to do about botulism and secrecy

If you've had a bad week at work, I hope you're having a relaxing and wonderful weekend. And no matter how bad your week was, it surely can't have been as bad as the week the Fonterra management and board have had.

Unofficial formula trade 'ticking bomb'

Questions remain over the status of potentially contaminated Karicare infant formula sold through unofficial channels in China, despite Fonterra's assertions that all products affected by its botulism scare have been contained.

Chinese look at own industry

Chinese consumers haven't been mincing their words over the Fonterra botulism debacle this week.