Some Australian cows are taking 13-hour flights to China before ending up on a plate.

Several years ago New Zealand had a 20% market share of infant formula in China and now that has dropped to under 10%, says Keith Woodford, agri-food systems, Lincoln University.

Energy blitzes at Fonterra's 36 sites identified 900 initiatives for energy efficiency, says Fonterra energy manager, Linda Thompson.

Fonterra will focus on 'tier three' and 'four' cities in its bid to double sales in China in the next five years to $10 billion per annum, chief executive says.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson says dairy prices are expected to firm up early next year.

New Zealand manufacturer of nutritional and wellness products, NIG Nutritionals (NIGN), is seeking capital to help it meet strong demand from China and wider Asian markets.

A one litre cream product sold to kitchens, restaurants and bakeries all through Asia and China is a real growth market, says Fonterra's operations manager Canpac, Russell Muir.

New Zealand Wool Services International's chief executive John Dawson says a slightly easier NZ dollar and limited wool volumes combined with steadier enquiry, saw most categories well supported.

In the second of our ‘in the hot seat’ interviews we talk with Matt Costello, Rabobank animal proteins analyst.

Australian farmers are hailing bipartisan support for a free trade deal signed with China.