Fonterra’s high-stakes bet on foodservice growth in China after $4.2b brand sale to Lactalis
The “Anchor Essence” cream offers a fresh option for China’s foodservice operators, including chefs, bakeries, cafes and restaurant…
$200m for Northland dairy farmers from $4.2b Fonterra brand sale
It followed overwhelming support for the deal, with 98% of shareholders voting in favour of it, in February.…
Fonterra’s $5.4b farmer payout tipped to add 1% to New Zealand GDP
This week, ANZ said its NZ dollar Commodity Price Index for March rose 6.4%, month-on-month to a record…
Fonterra farmers in line for $4.2b windfall on bumper dairy season and Mainland sale
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell said Fonterra had been able to make changes based on recent improvements in…
Fonterra shareholders say ‘oui’ to $3.2b capital return from sale of Mainland to Lactalis
The co-operative is targeting a tax-free capital return of $2.00 per share to shareholders and unit holders, equivalent…
Fonterra’s Matt Bolger on the Mainland sale and navigating a complex trade environment – Summer Questions
What will be your biggest business challenges in 2026? In the immediate term, it’s navigating a pretty complex…
Fonterra phases out A2 milk range, introduces lactose free
The decision to phase out a2 milk was not related to the asset sale. In 2018, Fonterra and…
Fonterra shareholders poised to back $4.2b consumer business sale to Lactalis
The deal involves the sale of some of Fonterra’s most recognised brands, including Anchor and Mainland. Fonterra says…
Fonterra’s dairy factory in Darfield, Canterbury feeding China’s cream cheese craving
It lays claim to the largest whole milk powder dryer in the world, drying about 33 tonnes an…
What’s eating Ebos? Fonterra’s lazy $1b – Stock Takes
However, its 2026 guidance implied just 5% organic ebitda growth because of higher costs and softness in discretionary…
What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s future – Peter McBride
For us, the focus is on growing value and future success. It’s not about losing the Consumer business.…