The CountryFonterra confirms 300 job lossesFonterra has confirmed about 300 jobs from its head office in Auckland would go after a review of its support services, saving the company $65 million a year.09 Jul 05:50 AM
The CountryMilk shakeup push coming from FonterraFonterra chief Theo Spierings wants Government buy-in on a national strategy, reports Fran O'Sullivan.02 Jul 05:30 PM
DairySweeping infant formula probe unveiledThe Government has announced a plan aimed at strengthening and protecting the country's 'food assurance systems' to match rapid growth in infant formula exports.27 Jun 02:25 AM
DairyHeinz picks Fonterra for formula makingGlobal food giant Heinz has revealed plans to scale down production at an infant formula plant it operates in Britain and shift the work to New Zealand.23 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyDebt weighing down dairy sectorNew Zealand's dairy sector debt nearly tripled over the past decade to $30.5 billion last year and some farmers will have difficulty servicing their loans in the year ahead.16 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyFonterra ready to go on China formula tradeFonterra remains confident about its push into China's branded infant formula market, despite controversy in the Chinese media this year over New Zealand-made baby milk.16 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryNZ baby formula status at risk - industryNZ's reputation for high quality infant formula is being risked by inexperienced companies looking to cash in on Chinese demand, says a high-powered industry group.06 Jun 11:50 PM
The CountryBumper season tipped despite dairy price fallEconomists still expect a "bumper" season for New Zealand dairy , despite the first online auction for 2013/14 starting on a soft note.04 Jun 11:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanSynlait's secrets of success in ChinaIt remains an area crying out for regulatory oversight in case missteps by smaller players screw the market for our champions, writes Fran O'Sullivan.04 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryFonterra's grand vision for ChinaAs Fonterra China Farms general manager Nicola Morris sums up, it is about taking the best of Kiwi ingenuity and farming systems.02 Jun 05:30 PM
DairyChile a model for Fonterra expansionFonterra's Chilean subsidiary is an example of what the co-operative would like to achieve in the rest of the world, says former general manager Jose Miguel Porraz.31 May 05:30 PM
DairyFarmers cash in on high Fonterra sharesThe allure of a high share price is proving too much for a growing number of Fonterra's farmers, with more choosing to sell up and move to competing cooperatives and dairy companies, says Fonterra's director of milk supply, Steve Murphy.31 May 05:30 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts forecast payoutFonterra says its opening forecast farmgate milk price had been set at $7.00 per kg of milk solids for the 2013/14 season - up $1.20.28 May 11:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: More professionalism needed with ChinaFonterra would have been startled to wake up yesterday to the Herald's front-page photo of Sir Henry van der Heyden emblazoned with "Don't ever trust them", writes Fran O'Sullivan.28 May 05:30 PM
DairySorry China: Ex-Fonterra headFormer Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has apologised to China, its people and Government for telling an audience never to trust the Chinese.28 May 01:45 AM
OpinionPeter McClure: Fonterra head says light-proof bottle doing wellThe only way to protect milk from light damage is to block out all light. The trade off, however, is the inability to see how much is left, writes Peter McClure.21 May 05:30 PM
DairyResults from Malaysia buoy FonterraFonterra's Malaysian operation has doubled its revenue in local currency terms over the past five years.19 May 05:30 PM
The CountryRural depression 'almost cost me my life'Farmer David Hunt has spoken out about his battle with mental illness in a bid to raise awareness of the warning signs for depression in rural communities.15 May 05:31 AM
