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Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.
Bega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business sale
Billionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.
Synlait back in black, but still a work in progress
Synlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain.
Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.
S&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland sale
Fonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.
Dairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025
Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.
Stock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?
Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.
Fonterra reshuffles top management before sale
The dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.
Why Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmers
Fonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.
Comvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobs
The honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.
Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.
Fonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of range
It has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.
Thousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate efforts
Fonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.
A2 Milk first-half net profit up 7.6%, sets 8.5¢ dividend
A2 Milk beats market expectations, ends half with net cash position of more than $1b.
Skellerup posts record profit despite footwear sales slump
Skellerup expected its full-year profit to be between $52 and $56 million.
Zespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific market
Achievement included record deliveries to Japan.
Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.
Crunch time for ready-salad producer as consumers react to tight economy
Fears small town may bear brunt of a major business' efforts to trade out of tight spot.
Why northern geopolitical upheaval has a big fertiliser provider seeking a southern supply
Worry about geopolitics and NZ energy crisis blight otherwise brighter rural prospects.