DEVELOPING BRANDS is not in New Zealanders’ DNA, but we must develop it if we want to retain market share in world markets, says a visiting UK food marketing expert, Dr David Hughes.

SYNLAIT SAYS it expects Synlait Milk to receive registration by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA) as an exporter of finished infant formula into China.

FARMER CO-OP Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is revamping its executive team and aiming to raise revenue 500% by 2025.

LEADING MEAT processor and exporter Alliance Group has completed commissioning the second stage of its $25 million new rendering plant at Lorneville near Invercargill.

DESPITE a resurgent New Zealand dollar, the South Island offering of 11,500 bales saw most types range from firm to 3% dearer, NZ Wool Services International Ltd's general manager, John Dawson, reports.

NEW ZEALAND risks missing 'a golden opportunity' to grow its agricultural sector, and addressing this will require a coordinated, joint approach from across the sector, Rabobank warns.

THE GOVERNMENT IS to boost NZTE's trade presence in China, South America and the Middle East to help more New Zealand firms break into these growing markets.

THE BOARD OF A2 Corporation has resolved to change the name of the company to The a2 Milk Company Limited effective from April 8, 2014.

Independent dairy processor, Westland Milk Products is building a new $102 million nutritionals dryer at its Hokitika site.

Synlait Milk has posted a $12.1 million net profit after tax for the first six months to January 31 this year. The result is an increase of $5.3 million on the result for the same period in 2013.