The upsurge in Chinese tourists visiting New Zealand will help boost demand for NZ products there.

Fonterra directors have completed a second round of meeting with shareholders on proposed changes to its leadership structure.

Three finalists for the prestigious Dairy Woman of the Year award have been named by the Dairy Women's Network.

Adding value to New Zealand's dairy produce was the strong theme of the official opening of Westland Milk Products' new UHT plant at Rolleston last week.

Fonterra's partnership with Chinese company Beingmate was celebrated in style last week.

European dairy farmers are hurting too, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

Last week's GlobalDairyTrade result indicates China is back in the market and New Zealand supply is tightening, says Doug Steel, BNZ senior economist.

The minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, spoke to the Chinese Minister of Agriculture in Beijing last week.

Fonterra director Michael Spaans says overall there is good support for changes proposed for its leadership structure.

Alliance Group has signed an agreement with Grand Farm in China as the companies seek to boost cooperation and brand development.