Tuesday, 01 March 2022 15:40

Fonterra suspends butter exports to Russia

Written by  Sudesh Kissun
Fonterra has suspended trading of butter with Russia. Fonterra has suspended trading of butter with Russia.

Fonterra has suspended butter shipments to Russia as the country faces international condemnation for invading neighbouring Ukraine.

The co-operative exports a small amount of product to Russia, primarily butter, totaling about 1% of its annual exports.

Fonterra’s director global stakeholder affairs Simon Tucker says while food - including dairy - is generally exempt from international sanctions regimes and can be traded, it has suspended shipments of product to Russia while it continues to monitor developments.  

“Our people’s safety is our top priority,” Tucker says.

Fonterra has seven staff based in Moscow with Fonterra Russia and about 35 people based in Saint Petersburg with joint venture Unifood.

“Both entities continue to operate at this time, however we are keeping an eye on the situation and will take actions as required,” says Tucker.

“The businesses do not supply sanctioned individuals or entities, including Russian military or security forces.”

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