Fonterra
Fonterra loosens ties with Beingmate
Fonterra looks to be loosening its links with its troubled Chinese investment -- infant formula firm, Beingmate. Audio
Dairy prices rise for the first time since May
The first rise in dairy prices in six months brings them off two-year lows.
More effort needed to reduce environmental impact of dairying, Fonterra says
The dairy giant identifies climate change, water and waste as areas for improvement in its annual sustainability report.
A2 Milk signals early surge in sales and profit
Dairy company A2 Milk's sales and profit are at record highs, just four months into this financial year. In a trading update released to the market this morning, A2 said...
Fonterra considering Chinese Beingmate exodus
Fonterra is considering the sale of three assets, but says it won't include the consumer and food service business. Audio
Fonterra's Open Gates Open Day
People have flocked to register to visit Fonterra farms this weekend. Three times the number of people who visited open farms last year want to see farming in action this year. Audio
Fonterra's Open Gates Open Day
People have flocked to register to visit Fonterra farms this weekend. Three times the number of people who visited open farms last year want to see farming in action this year.
AudioFonterra’s ‘sorry’ not enough for all shareholders
Fonterra managers met with 400 shareholders in Waikato today to apologise for their nine-figure loss. As Eric Frykberg reports, while many farmers backed the co-operative, others were fuming. Audio
Fonterra told to make better returns
A report commissioned by the Fonterra Shareholders Council, has found the dairy cooperative's return on capital has been materially lower than benchmarks over the past 17 years, and has also… Audio
Fonterra forecasts payout will drop by up to 50 cents a kg
Dairy farmers are preparing to tighten their belts after Fonterra announced another drop in its forecast milk payout for this season. The co-operative is now forecasting a payout between $6.25 and… Video, Audio
Fonterra under pressure to reveal future plans
Dairy giant Fonterra is expected to post a substantial annual loss when it releases its financial results on Thursday, but as much attention will be on its future plans as on the numbers.
What's gone wrong at Fonterra?
Fonterra will be facing the music in its roadshow meetings to brief its farmers on its full year result - the loss of $196m. Arie Dekker of First NZ Capital dissects what went wrong for Fonterra in… Audio
Farmers hope for business reset after Fonterra loss
Dairy farmers are hoping the massive financial hit taken by Fonterra will be used as an opportunity to reset the business for the future.The dairy cooperative delivered a net loss of $196 million for… Audio
Evening business for Thursday 13 September
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Fonterra posts $196m loss; analysts warn of worrying trend
Fonterra's interim CEO Miles Hurrell admits the company's $196m loss came as a surprise, while ASB warns a worrying pattern of over promising and under delivering is emerging. Video, Audio
Fonterra's $196m loss
For the first time in its 17-year history the country's dairy co-op has posted an annual loss. Fonterra's after-tax loss of $196m raises questions about the co-op's business model. Does it need to be… Audio
Fonterra's big loss: 'A worrying pattern has developed'
A farm leader said it is an understatement to say he is disappointed at Fonterra's $196m loss and the new management must be a "new broom" to revitalise the company. Audio
Fonterra announces $196m loss
The dairy co-operative has delivered its first loss in its 17-year history. Audio
Fonterra profit turns sour
Dairy co-operative Fonterra has slumped to a sizeable loss ... the first in its 17 year history, and announced it will review its business to improve returns. Audio
Fonterra posts loss
Fonterra says it will make changes to its business, having just posted a net loss of $196 million for year ended July. This is the first time the diary giant has made a loss and compares with last… Audio