Strong Interim Results See Fonterra Boost Farmgate Milk Price to $9.70/kgMS
Fonterra says its interim results show continued momentum in its performance, with revenue of $13.9 billion in the first half of the 2026 financial year.
OPINION: Rising living costs in the UK have pushed the price of cow’s milk, a staple for households across the UK, above dairy-free alternatives for some shoppers.
A two-pint bottle of own-brand milk now costs £1.25 (NZ$2.50) on average across four of the UK’s main supermarkets, a 36% jump since January.
The nearest comparable own-brand alternatives, which come in one-litre bottles, cost £1.05 ($2.10) for soya milk, £1.07 ($2.14) for almond milk and £1.24 ($2.47) for oat milk, according to retail research company Assosia.
Typically, plant-based products such as oat milk have cost more than cow’s milk, with some cafes facing criticism for charging extra for the non-dairy options. Vegan activists and customers suffering from lactose allergies have even complained that the charges are discriminatory.
They can’t complain any more.
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Fonterra has lifted and narrowed its full year forecast earnings range to 60-70 cents per share after a strong quarter, supported by robust milk production, strong shipment volumes and continued demand across its Ingredients and Foodservice businesses.
Fonterra has announced it will continue with the planned expansion of its organic business into the South Island.
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