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Fonterra war of words brewing
A war of words is brewing between Fonterra chairman John Wilson and two former board members over board composition.
‘Health’ foods grow wealth
The development of 10 to 20 more popular health-orientated products such as Fonterra's Anlene would make New Zealand a rich country again, a 'New New Zealand Forum' in Auckland heard this month.
It’s all in the timing
Fonterra's mishandling of a message urging farmers to curb PKE usage onfarm hasn't gone down well.
Opening trade borders will smooth prices
Better dairy trade between key economies by tariff elimination would reduce volatility in global dairy prices, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
Motion to downsize Fonterra board
Two former Fonterra directors are seeking a reduction in the size of the co-op board.
Arrest in infant formula poison threat
A 60-year-old Auckland businessman has today been charged in connection with the criminal blackmail threat to poison infant formula with 1080, made public in March this year.
Fonterra predicts price rise
Global Dairy Trade prices are coming back relatively quickly and Fonterra expects whole milk powder prices to keep climbing over the next six months, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
PKE: good intention, poor execution
Fonterra advice on using palm kernel extract (PKE) has caused a stir amongst farmers throughout the country.
Less milk expected now
Most of the major banks are predicting a drop between 4% and 8% – much higher than Fonterra's current forecast of a 2-3% fall.
Dairy tariffs ‘will be back on table’
The US dairy interests will realise within five to 10 years they got it wrong by opposing dairy tariff removal in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
