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Fonterra is second to none when it comes to supplying safe and quality dairy products to Chinese consumers.
But now it has a competitor to contend with - Coca Cola.
The drinks giant has got the green light to team up with China’s biggest dairy player Mengniu Dairy to make milk products in China.
The joint venture hopes to start with selling chilled milk before pushing into other segments.
Financial details of the deal and brand names haven’t been announced yet.
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay is encouraging farmers and growers to stay up to date with weather warnings and seek support should they need it.
The closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge could result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers around the Upper North Island, says Transporting New Zealand.
OPINION: The year has started positively for New Zealand dairy farmers and things are likely to get better.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General Ray Smith believes there is potential for an increase in dairy farming in New Zealand.
New Zealand's new Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, Horowhenua dairy farmer, company director and former Minister of Agriculture, Nathan Guy says the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India is a good deal for the country.
New figures show dairy farmers are not only holding on to their international workforce, but are also supporting those staff to step into higher-skilled roles on farm.
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