BusinessDairy giant still sold on ChinaChristina Zhu didn't know quite what she was getting herself into when she joined Fonterra in 2011.20 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessGovt steps in to assist dairy farmersAustralian dairy farmers want the government's help in gaining security around milk prices.20 May 09:32 AM
AgribusinessTeen's petition against dairy firmsIt's not only NZ dairy farmers unhappy about farm gate prices.18 May 04:30 AM
AgribusinessGlobal dairy prices rise at auctionDairy prices ended the 2015/6 season on a firm note with the GlobalDairyTrade price index rising by 2.6 per cent at this morning's auction.17 May 06:30 PM
Official Cash RateWe're in a dairy 'super downcycle' says bankDairy prices should start improving 'in the medium term'.17 May 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders vote on changes next monthFonterra's farmer shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept governance changes to trim the board.16 May 10:15 PM
AgribusinessEarly payout boost for farmersFonterra says part of forecast final dividend will be moved up to ease low-price pain.16 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMild improvement in dairy prices tippedA mild improvement in dairy prices is expected at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the last for the 2015-16 season.15 May 11:50 PM
Official Cash RateDairy puts cloud over economyHousing debt got all the attention yesterday, but dairy debt remains near the top list of Reserve Bank of the threats to the economy.11 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessRichie recruited for Fonterra charm offensiveFonterra has enlisted the help of Richie McCaw to help show the co-operative is not a "faceless corporate".10 May 07:41 PM
BDBDBusinessDairy farmers in Oz plan ralliesA group of Australian dairy farmers plans a series of rallies after Fonterra and other processors slashed farmgate milk prices.09 May 05:00 PM
BusinessFonterra cuts Oz milk priceFonterra cut its farmgate milk price in Australia yesterday to fall more in line with the key price setter there, Murray Goulburn.05 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cuts Australian farmgate milk priceFonterra said the price change better reflects the reality of the supply and demand imbalance affecting global dairy prices.05 May 12:43 AM
BDBDBusinessGlobal dairy prices fallDairy prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.03 May 05:22 PM
BusinessFonterra's ex-HQ to be apartmentsFonterra's former world headquarters will be converted into an 88-unit apartment block clad in a new white steel and alloy lattice-work exoskeleton.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Bold dairy vision becomes nightmareCOMMENT: We need dreamers. But Gary Helou dreamed a little too hard for a little too long.01 May 09:25 PM
BDBDBusinessSeason-to-date milk collection down 3pc in NZFonterra Cooperative Group says milk collection is down in both New Zealand and Australia in the first 10 months of the season.27 Apr 11:20 PM
EconomyMilk powder prices jump at auctionDairy prices continued to firm at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 3.8 per cent driven mostly by a big gain in whole milk powder prices.19 Apr 08:30 PM
BusinessDairy suppliers leaving FonterraFonterra has continued to lose farmers to its competitors, based on latest production data.17 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra unveils plan to cut board sizeFonterra's first draft of suggested changes to its governance structure recommends the board's size be cut from 13 to 11.13 Apr 11:50 PM
AgribusinessFonterra puts spotlight on board make-upFonterra's first draft of its recommendations on the size and makeup of its board will be made public tomorrow.12 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessUS-based expert bullish on dairyNZX's planned new milk price futures contract can help bring stability to a dairy sector being hit by low returns, says visiting specialist Brian Rice.11 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCould cash-strapped farmers sell shares?Fonterra could let farmer shareholders sell shares based on annual milk production to reduce debt, analysts say.05 Apr 02:19 AM
SharesNZX poised to announce milk futures contractThe NZX is expected to announce plans for a new milk futures contract tomorrow, which will be aimed at picking up where Fonterra's controversial guaranteed milk price scheme left off.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Business1080 fallout harmed more than just FonterraFonterra stole the show during last month's sentencing of 1080 blackmailer Jeremy Kerr.01 Apr 04:00 PM
BusinessFarmers dig in as low price blues roll on'We are grinning and bearing it." That's how Taranaki sharemilker Charlie McCaig describes how he and his wife Jody are faring with a milk price.27 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessThe Economy Hub: Fonterra in a race it can't winFonterra's increased dividend payment isn't enough for most farmers to pay their interest bill, says Jacqueline Rowarth.24 Mar 02:52 AM
AgribusinessFernbaby formula claim not allowed, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it will take action against baby formula marketer Fernbaby if the company continues to make "therapeutic claims" about its products.24 Mar 02:41 AM
OpinionUS delays weigh on BurgerFuelPlans to open up in heartland of fast food hit by regulation23 Mar 08:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannDann: They had the chance but they blew itCOMMENT: It is the nature of the Fonterra's unique corporate structure that bad times for commodities mean good times for the brands business.23 Mar 06:19 PM
Agribusiness1080 scare 'last straw' for manyExporters paid a heavy price for the threat to contaminate infant formula with 1080.23 Mar 06:10 PM
