New ZealandTesting ability queriedDairy giant Fonterra is calling for government laboratories to be better equipped to identify bugs in food, after finding E.coli bacteria in its fresh cream.01 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Keep our cows out of factory farmsMy heart sank when I heard about Fonterra's idea to reduce the dairy industry's impact on our environment, writes Sue Kedgley.28 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionBuild under way for Fonterra's Viaduct HQGround work preparations are well under way on the new Fonterra headquarters site in the Viaduct Harbour area on the corner of Fanshawe St and Halsey St.27 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessDeal leaves icecream makers coldIcecream makers are worried by revelations that the Auckland Council is negotiating a 10-year deal to give Tip Top selling rights at public pools, parks, the waterfront and events.24 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDBusinessNutricia recalled $25.7m of infant formulaFrench dairy giant Danone's Nutricia unit recalled just $25.7 million of infant formula when it was caught up in Fonterra's false food alarm last year.23 Jan 09:31 PM
BusinessFonterra nears dealDairy giant Fonterra has confirmed it is close to reaching a commercial deal with Auckland Council.21 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra raises 1.25b renminbi in ‘dim sum’ bondFonterra has raised 1.25 billion renminbi in its second Chinese currency denominated bond, which it will use to repay debt and expand operations in China.21 Jan 01:30 AM
Freight and logisticsWaterfront dispute between top portsA waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand's biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.21 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandLen's plan: Fonterra to sponsor Shed 10Fonterra is buying the naming rights for Shed 10 on Auckland's Queens Wharf - and will use its Anchor brand, the Herald understands.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFonterra recall proves safety dedicationWhile the timing of this is far from ideal given last year's events, this voluntary recall came from Fonterra's own testing, writes Willy Leferink.15 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandFonterra checking on sickened babyA six-month-old baby girl was left 'screaming in pain' after eating a pudding topped with cream that was potentially infected with E.coli bacteria.15 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessMarket takes Fonterra recall 'in its stride'Damage to reputation will depend on how cream scare is treated in global media in the coming days: analyst.14 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Dairy doing dirty on our environmentIn the first of a two-part series Gareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons warn of private profit at a public cost. "Our rivers are stuffed, and getting worse."14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCream recall sparks illness concernsNews that Fonterra has recalled some batches of fresh cream has people worried that illness they have suffered is due to consuming the contaminated product.14 Jan 06:22 AM
New Zealand9000 bottles in Fonterra recallCustomers are being asked to return nearly 9000 bottles of fresh cream, after three positive tests for E.coli at Fonterra's Takanini plant.13 Jan 09:50 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The world's watching you FonterraHerald business editor Liam Dann says the new Fonterra recall needs to be kept in perspective - but the world is watching the dairy giant much more closely now.13 Jan 09:45 PM
EconomyFonterra legal scrap risk to NZFrench food giant Danone's legal action against Fonterra will cause uncertainty for investors and is more bad press for the dairy co-operative and NZ, says a commentator.09 Jan 09:00 AM
BusinessProduct mix big call for FonterraFonterra's top executives will have plenty to think about early next year when they devise the co-operative's next three-year business plan.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBotulism report: Better tracking neededStrengthening systems to track dairy products through ever-lengthening domestic and international supply chains will be one of the key areas of work following the latest report on the Fonterra botulism scare.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessFonterra takes knife to forecastsA sudden and unexpected divergence in the price of milk powder relative to other dairy products has forced Fonterra to take a big knife to its dividend and earnings forecasts for the 2013/14 year.11 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFed 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
BusinessMichele Hewitson interview: Theo SpieringsTheo Spierings, the chief executive of Fonterra, said: "The elephant! So you heard about the elephant."06 Dec 11:12 PM
AgribusinessTerms 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
BusinessFonterra 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
New ZealandToxic fume scare leak at Fonterra plantSeven Fonterra workers treated after a toxic fumes scare today have all been discharged from hospital, and five have already returned to work.27 Nov 06:08 AM
AgribusinessTwo-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
