Displaying items by tag: Fonterra
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.
Tatua shines again in dairy payout
Small Waikato milk processor Tatua's payout has again left other dairy co-ops trailing behind.
Fonterra’s China farms leak $44m
Low milk prices have not only affected farmgate returns in New Zealand, they blew a $44 million hole last financial year in Fonterra's China farm business.
Theo asks for his salary to be iced
Fonterra chair John Wilson says there has been “a complete misunderstanding” over the pay increase for the co-op’s chief executive.
Fonterra’s PKE decision upsets many
Fonterra is being urged not to force restrictions on the use of palm kernel expeller (PKE) without consulting farmers.
Lukewarm response to TPP dairy deal
Fonterra and the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) heads are both disappointed in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement on dairy but there are "useful gains".
Eight Fonterra councillors return unopposed
Eight Fonterra Shareholders Council members have been returned unopposed for another three-year term.
More Brazilians want co-op’s key products
Amid Brazil's political and economic turmoil, onerous bureaucracy and almost non-existent market for fresh milk it’s hard to see the appeal for Fonterra.