Irish Dilemma
OPINION: The Irish dairy sector is facing a new dilemma - maintaining year-round fresh milk supplies.
Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait has unveiled a recapitalisation plan - offering new shares worth nearly $218 million to its two largest shareholders.
OPINION: This old mutt reckons the latest red meat export numbers bring to mind the old maxim, "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold".
Farmer-owned wool fibre and carpet producer Wools of New Zealand hopes that its new partnership with a major Chinese carpet and rug manufacturer will help combat counterfeiters in the global market and highlight the prestige of New Zealand wool to Chinese consumers.
Ministry for Primary Industries director general Ray Smith remains optimistic about the long-term future of the dairy industry.
Sheep milk processor Spring Sheep says achieving accreditation to export infant formula to the US$17 billion Chinese market is a game changer.
Wools of New Zealand has signed an agreement with leading Chinese rug and manufacturer Yangxin Ruixin Group for the company to use Wools of New Zealand branding on its products.
Taupo-based milk processor Miraka has landed a deal to supply premium low-carbon A2 milk products into China.
OPINION: The Irish dairy sector is facing a new dilemma - maintaining year-round fresh milk supplies.
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