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Milk analysis may scrutinise supermarkets
Commerce Commission plans to look at the supply of raw milk and manufactured dairy products may also open up the "cosy duopoly" of two big supermarket chains to scrutiny, Green MP Sue Kedgley says.
Watchdog mulls milk price inquiry
The Commerce Commission is investigating whether it needs to carry out a full-blown probe of the retail prices charged for milk, despite last week telling Parliament's commerce select committee it would not hold an inquiry into milk prices.
Trade stats show dairy exports still booming
The total value of goods exported in February was $3.9 billion - 17 per cent higher than the same month last year.
Fonterra confirms it is on track for record payout
Dairy giant Fonterra says strong international markets mean this season is shaping up as one of the best ever for returns to its farmer owners.
Rise in dirty dairy farms unacceptable, says Fonterra
An increase in the number of farmers failing significantly to meet effluent rules is unacceptable, says Fonterra. Significant non-compliance increased by 1 per cent to 16 per cent for the 2009/10 season.
Dairy prices fall 8.2pc in overnight auction
Prices in Fonterra's latest online auction have fallen 8.2 per cent.
Fonterra specialists help Christchurch recovery teams
Specially trained staff from Fonterra have joined the recovery effort in Christchurch city centre.
Dairy prices rise 6pc in Fonterra auction
The price of milk powder rose to the highest level in three years in Fonterra's latest online auction.
Fonterra's Ferrier stepping down as CEO
The search is on for a new chief executive at Fonterra, with the announcement that Andrew Ferrier is stepping down from the job.