A University of Auckland microbiologist says Fonterra should not have left scientists in the dark over its false-alarm botulism scare.

Baby formula maker Nutricia says it still considering whether to take legal action over the Fonterra botulism scare.

The false alarm over Fonterra's botulism scare has resulted in a relieved food industry - but prompted questions about how testing failed on an epic scale.

When Nutricia's Karicare infant formula was recalled, Auckland mother Hayley Nieuwoudt vowed never to feed her 7-month-old son, Eric, the brand again.

Fonterra "got away with it" over the botulism scare - but NZ's reputation took a big hit in China and that won't suddenly be undone, writes Liam Dann.

Fonterra chief Theo Spierings has defended the company's recall of product thought to contain a botulism-causing bacteria, despite it proving to be a false alarm.

Alan Bollard picks shift to model where US consumer may not be the final driver for the Pacific Rim region.

Fonterra's food scare was put quickly into perspective when the dairy giant raised its 2014 farmgate milk price payout to a record $7.80 a kg of milk solids.

A genetics company which provided defect bull semen to farmers last year has received a warning from the Commerce Commission about its marketing.

New Zealand dairy exports remain stuck on Chinese wharves, more than three weeks since Fonterra's botulism contamination crisis erupted.

After Fonterra's Sri Lankan stand-off at the weekend it is tempting to say the company is having a shocker of a year, writes Liam Dann.

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra today told its 755 employees in Sri Lanka to go home as a security measure after protests over food safety took place outside its office near Colombo.

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

Rebuilding internal trust is important as there will be many Fonterra employees dismayed at the affair and the damage it has suffered, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

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

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

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

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

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.

Dairy products from Westland Milk sent to China have been quarantined after concerns were raised about nitrate levels.

It has amazed me during all the public debate and discussion on the Fonterra botulism alert that commentary has turned to the dominance of dairying in the economy.

Culture - it's a word that can be filled with meaning or thrown about in a way that means nothing at all.

Trade Minister Tim Groser warns further international bans on New Zealand dairy exports remain a real threat after the Fonterra botulism scare.

The Fonterra contamination scare has claimed its first scalp with Gary Romano, Managing Director NZ Milk Products, resigning with immediate effect.

Dairy giant Fonterra and the Ministry of Primary Industries are scrambling to reassure other trading partners.

Former Soviet republics Belarus and Kazakhstan have joined Russia in banning Fonterra dairy products.