Fonterra
Fonterra’s added-value margins come roaring back
Hugh StringlemanMar 22, 2024
Interim dividend of 15c represents about $22,500 for the average-sized Fonterra supply farm.
‘Trees for cheese’ plant officially opens
Neal WallaceMar 1, 2024
World’s largest dedicated cheese factory has switched to 100% renewable energy.
All eyes on Fonterra as GDT surges
Hugh StringlemanFeb 7, 2024
Since last major market downturn in mid-August, GDT index has risen 30%.
Cleaner energy for Fonterra’s Edendale site
Farmers WeeklyJan 25, 2024
Co-op announces plans for electrode boiler at Southland plant.
Fonterra slashes milk price forecast
Farmers WeeklyAug 4, 2023
Midpoint drops to $7/kg MS from $8/kg MS.
Fonterra engaging with Brazil competition watchdog
BusinessDeskJul 29, 2023
DPA-Lactalis deal held up while ‘reservations’ are unpacked.
More in reserve for Fonterra share market support
Hugh StringlemanJul 28, 2023
Second on-market buyback programme announced.
Fonterra adds dollop of health to cream cakes
Hugh StringlemanJul 19, 2023
China foodservice brings in protein and probiotics
Fonterra cans BioKodeLab, six months in
Richard RennieJul 10, 2023
Aimed at gamers, the powdered formulation contained ingredients to help filter blue light for eye health.
How Fonterra’s Soprole bonanza will reach farmers
Hugh StringlemanJun 13, 2023
Co-op has arranged matters so that $800m August payout will not be taxed.
Fonterra pushes into nutrition science ventures
Hugh StringlemanJun 9, 2023
Shareholding in US bio-tech company just the start.
Fonterra milk price puts profits under pressure
BusinessDeskJun 9, 2023
‘Forecast prices are at or below Rabobank’s estimation of average costs of production'
Liquidator working on Fonterra ex-client gives up
BusinessDeskJun 2, 2023
Going after China food marketer’s Aus directors not worth the expense
Fonterra delivers cream on a steady milk price
Hugh StringlemanMay 25, 2023
But farmers will be nervous about downward trend in milk prices.
Biomass boilers and water treatment are Fonterra focus
Hugh StringlemanMay 19, 2023
Winter shutdown will be spent converting boilers at three more sites to run on biomass instead of coal.
Up and down start for new season fixed milk prices
Hugh StringlemanMay 12, 2023
Fonterra farmers flock back to offer in May after April cold shoulder.
Ageing market holds rewards for Fonterra
Richard RennieMay 4, 2023
South Korea’s demographic receptive to functional fortified protein drinks.
Fonterra softens forecast range after GDT squeeze
Farmers WeeklyApr 3, 2023
Change reflects lower than expected short-term demand for products.
Fonterra concludes sale of Soprole to Gloria Foods
Gerald PiddockApr 1, 2023
Hailed as significant milestone in implementation of Fonterra’s strategy.
Fonterra’s Russian retreat grinds on a year later
Nigel StirlingMar 23, 2023
Exports halted but Moscow sales office still open, awaiting ‘final regulatory clearances’.
Know your own Fonterra share flexibility range
Hugh StringlemanMar 22, 2023
Flexible Shareholding to be implemented on March 28.
Fonterra’s rising profits lift share and unit prices
Hugh StringlemanMar 21, 2023
Sentiment greatly improved by prospect of dividends and a capital return this year.
Fonterra signals October capital return
Hugh StringlemanMar 16, 2023
Move goes some way to making up for halving of share price since 2021.
Fonterra results trumpet leap in half-year profits
Farmers WeeklyMar 16, 2023
Good news for farmers and producers – and more to come, says co-op.
Wood fuel trial good news for Fonterra, foresters
Richard RennieMar 9, 2023
Genesis’ Huntly wood fuel trial confirms same fuel source can be used for different boiler types, says Whineray.
Dairy budgets tighten after Fonterra payout forecast drops
Gerald PiddockMar 2, 2023
Milk price midpoint sitting right around break-even.
Fonterra cuts and narrows farmgate milk price
Farmers WeeklyFeb 24, 2023
The signs out of China are encouraging, says Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell, but it’s too soon to tell how this will play out in the rest of the season.
Fonterra mulls heat pumps to power plants
Gerald PiddockFeb 13, 2023
New development is part of its efforts to shift away from coal.
Fonterra signs cake deal with Walmart China
Hugh StringlemanJan 30, 2023
Fonterra China's foodservice division claims slice of Lunar New Year spend.
Popularity of grass-fed dairy surges to 40-year high
Hugh StringlemanJan 26, 2023
Japan opens up to NZ butter and cheese.
Fonterra’s Grand Prix competition spreads grass-fed gospel
Farmers WeeklyJan 25, 2023
Fonterra competition brings winning Japanese bakers and pastry chefs to NZ.
Fonterra targets protein power
Richard RennieJan 1, 2023
Fonterra looks to meet the needs of aging global population.
Fonterra, Nestlé sell Brazil joint venture
Gerald PiddockDec 13, 2022
French company should own Dairy Partners Americas by mid-2023.
Earnings guidance lifts Fonterra units
BusinessDeskDec 9, 2022
Market beaming as co-op hikes earnings guidance.
Weak China demand suits tight dairy supply
Hugh StringlemanDec 8, 2022
Prices tread water in absence of market news.
Fonterra collections fall, but conditions improving
Guest writerDec 7, 2022
NZX provides insights on the week that was in dairy.
Nestlé, Fonterra set stage for net zero
Richard RennieDec 2, 2022
Food giant, co-op set up showcase dairy unit to trial strategies and tech.
Fonterra restructuring bill passes final reading
BusinessDeskNov 25, 2022
New capital structure makes it easier for farmers to become members.
The customer is always right
Bryan GibsonNov 21, 2022
None of this should be news to those who’ve been watching global food production trends in recent years.
‘Uncertainty over Fonterra’s capital restructure cost unitholders dear’
Hugh StringlemanNov 16, 2022
The market capitalisation of the fund had dropped $93 million, or 22% in the past year.
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