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Spierings takes Global role
20 November 2017
International dairy advocacy group the Global Dairy Platform (GDP) has appointed Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings its new chairman.
Futures prices up a touch
20 November 2017
Movements in prices for dairy commodity futures trading on the NZX Dairy Derivatives market were mixed last week, though prices generally look more positive than they did a week ago.
Few changes to GDT offer volumes
16 November 2017
Offer volumes for the next Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event on November 21 are unchanged from forecasts.
Mixed movements on Derivatives market
13 November 2017
Prices for whole milk powder (WMP) and butter futures trading on the NZX Dairy Derivatives market fell last week, while those for skim milk powder (SMP) and anhydrous milkfat (AMF) futures lifted.
Formula claims lack scientific proof
9 November 2017
A lack of science underpinning infant formula products is not hindering the largest global manufacturers from profiting from a constant introduction of new formula products making a variety of claims, a new report says.
FCNZ says Synlait faces medium-term risks
9 November 2017
While the momentum in Synlait Milk’s business looks set to continue to track up this financial year, First NZ Capital analyst Arie Dekker points to some medium to longer-term risks around the sustainability of its margins.
AgriHQ milk price forecast weakens further
9 November 2017
The AgriHQ milk price forecast for the 2017-18 season lost another 14 cents this week, reaching $6.24/kg of milksolids (MS). This follows the decline in dairy commodity prices at the November 7 Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event and a weakening outlook.
Banks wary of dairy price risk
8 November 2017
Bank economists have issued fresh warnings about downside risk to milk prices after the latest Global Dairy Trade auction but note the weaker New Zealand dollar is moderating damage to exporter earnings.
US targets South Korea for cheese
8 November 2017
United States dairy exporters are looking to deepen their relationship with South Korean buyers as a means to capitalise on their growing demand for cheese.
Third UHT line for Waitoa
8 November 2017
Fonterra is expanding its Waitoa UHT site to keep ahead of growing demand for its products.
