Fonterra
Fonterra defends CEO's $8.3m pay packet
Fonterra is defending the skyrocketing of its chief executive's $8.3 million pay packet for the year, up nearly 80 percent from last year.
Fonterra full year profit falls on squeezed margins
Dairy co-operative Fonterra's profit has fallen victim to the rebound in global milk prices. Audio
Fonterra's full-year profit slumps by 11 percent
Fonterra has reported a weaker full-year profit, as the rebound in milk prices hits its profit margins.
Fonterra defends standing down drivers for being overweight
Fonterra says the men, weighing around 180kg, may be at more of a risk in an accident. Fonterra's General Manager for Transport Logistics is Barry McColl joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Fonterra truck drivers stood down over weight 'humiliated'
Two Fonterra truck drivers, who have collectively worked for the company for 20 years, have been stood down until they lose weight after Fonterra cited health and safety issues. Video, Audio
No evidence found to support Fonterra's light-proof bottles
Consumer New Zealand is calling on dairy-giant Fonterra to apologise to consumers for potentially misleading them over the nutritional benefits of Anchor's light-proof milk bottles. Video, Audio
Fonterra accused of misleading customers with light-proof bottles
Consumer NZ says there's little difference in nutrients, but the dairy giant says taste is what's affected.
Fonterra lifts forecast milk price for farmers
The dairy giant has lifted its expected payout by 25 cents to $6.75/kg milk solids due to growing global demand.
Fonterra increased payout will give economy $500m boost
The economy is likely to get a half billion dollar boost from Fonterra's increased payout forecast. Audio
Cream cheese factories due for Darfield
Fonterra is investing 150-million dollars to chase a growing taste in Asia for cream cheese. Audio
Russia warns dairy restrictions possible after butter tests
Russia is warning of a potential restriction on New Zealand dairy products after finding butter from this country tested positive twice for the antibiotic tetracycline.
Palatasa Havea: 'Everybody wrote me off'
Pacific Island kids often come from backgrounds that "are not very lavish", but every child has the potential to achieve, says Fonterra food scientist Dr Palatasa (Tasa) Havea, MNZM. Audio
The future of food safety
Lynn Freeman talks to Dr Anne Astin, an Australian food safety expert who helped lead the inquiry into the 2013 Fonterra contamination scare. She says new technology, climate change and social media… Audio
Higher milk pay-out puts $3.5bn into farmers' pockets - Fonterra
A pay-out of $6.15/kg of milk solids this season will give farmers an extra $3.5bn compared to last season, says Fonterra.
Fonterra more upbeat about dairy market
The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, has given farmers an upbeat view of the sector and a more bullish forecast payout. Audio
Fonterra posts expected $6.50 season payout
Dairy farmers have received a boost today with cooperative Fonterra raising its forecast payout and giving an upbeat view of the next season. Audio
Evening Business for 19 May 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Fonterra expected to be cautious with new season forecast
The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, is expected to reveal a conservative opening forecast to farmers for the new season next week. Audio
Dairy Doldrums in Australia
Brett Worthington is the head of the rural news department for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He explains why some Australian dairy farmers are taking legal action against the company they… Audio
Dairy Doldrums in Australia
Brett Worthington is the head of the rural news department for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He explains why some Australian dairy farmers are taking legal action against the company they…
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