Fonterra
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,… Video, Audio
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,…
Video, AudioBusiness commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson joins Kathryn to look at the success of New Zealand shoe company Allbirds, which has plans to list on the Nasdaq. she'll also look at what's troubling A2 milk… Audio
Fonterra tries to sell major restructure plan to farmers
Fonterra is hitting the road to sell a new structure to its farmers.
It's a complex arrangement for the dairy cooperative, and may not be an easy sell to some. Jeremy Rees has more. Audio
Fonterra unveils options to revamp capital structure
The dairy giant Fonterra has laid out a range of options to strengthen its financial structure, but remains committed to co-operative ownership. The country's biggest company says the aim is to… Audio
When China drinks milk, Kiwi farmers celebrate
When the Chinese were told to drink milk to stay healthy and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand's dairy farmers celebrated. The Global Dairy Trade, explained. Audio
When China drinks milk, Kiwi farmers celebrate
When the Chinese were told to drink milk to stay healthy and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand's dairy farmers celebrated. The Global Dairy Trade, explained.
AudioFonterra sells Chinese farms, My Food Bag considers options
Business commentator Rod Oram joins Kathryn to talk about Fonterra selling up its Chinese farms for $600m - why did it invest so heavily in farms in China? The pioneer of home delivery food kits, My… Audio
Northland farmer responds to the Fonterra profit announcement
Northland dairy farmer, Evan Smeath breeds jersey cows and gives his response to Fonterra's $659 million profit. Audio
Fonterra posts profit after two years of deficits
Fonterra has posted a profit of $659 million, following two straight annual losses. The turnaround has come from the company restructuring, improved sales and better margins. The dairy company also… Audio
Fonterra back in black
In a big turnaround from last year's loss of $605 million Fonterra has announced a full year profit of $659 million. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says 2019/20 was a good year for the Co-op, with profit… Audio
Dairy trainee of the year takes the reins on Fairlie farm
Even though Nicola Blowey's parents sold their dairy farm in Devon just before she was born, farming has remained in her veins. After studying agriculture in the UK she came to South Canterbury to… Audio
Dairy trainee of the year takes the reins on Fairlie farm
Even though Nicola Blowey's parents sold their dairy farm in Devon just before she was born, farming has remained in her veins. After studying agriculture in the UK she came to South Canterbury to…
AudioFonterra has strong first half, but holds back on payout
Dairy cooperative, Fonterra, has reported a strong first half profit, but won't be paying an interim dividend given the uncertainty posed by the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Audio
Fonterra looking to sell more assets
Dairy giant Fonterra is looking to sell more assets as it continues to work on turning around the business. Audio
Fonterra raises farmgate milk price with improved first quarter
Fonterra says an increase in milk prices will put pressure on the dairy co-op's profits, which have risen significantly in the first quarter. Audio
'Some mud needs to be thrown' - farmers at Fonterra AGM
Fonterra shareholders are frustrated and want accountability after turbulent times for the country's biggest company.
About 200 farmers gathered in Invercargill for the dairy giant's annual general… Audio
Further asset sales on cards for Fonterra to reduce debt
Fonterra is planning more cost-cutting measures and asset sales to further reduce its debt. Audio
New Zealand business: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What helps drive good decision-making in successful New Zealand businesses, and what happens when companies get it wrong? Dr Ralph Bathurst has written a book detailing the stories of Kiwi companies… Audio
Fonterra has lifted its forecast milk payout
Fonterra has lifted its forecast milk payout for the coming season by 30 cents to between $6.55 and $7.55 a kilo of milk solids. Audio
