{"id":114985,"date":"2025-11-03T03:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T03:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/114985\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T03:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T03:56:03","slug":"fonterra-phases-out-a2-milk-range-introduces-lactose-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/114985\/","title":{"rendered":"Fonterra phases out A2 milk range, introduces lactose free"},"content":{"rendered":"The decision to phase out a2 milk was not related to the asset sale.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Fonterra and NZX-listed a2 Milk entered into a strategic relationship that linked Fonterra\u2019s milk pool and supply chain, manufacturing capability and in-market sales and distribution capacity with a2 Milk\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n
A2 Milk comes from cows specially selected to naturally produce milk with only the A2-type protein, which the a2 Milk company claims can help people who have trouble digesting standard milk, which has both the a1 and a2 beta proteins.<\/p>\n
A2 Milk in an Anchor bottle became unavailable in the New Zealand market on July 28 due to Fonterra\u2019s decision not to renew its license agreement.<\/p>\n
A2 Milk said it is working through its options to restore the availability of a2 Milk branded fresh milk in New Zealand.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, a2 Milk Full Cream UHT 200ml is available in Costco, it said.<\/p>\n
Its other lines of a2 milk powder, full cream and skim were available in selected Chemist Warehouse stores and online, it said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are disappointed a2 Milk is not currently available in New Zealand,\u201d a2 Milk said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are in discussions with a new license partner and look forward to providing an update soon,\u201d managing director and chief executive officer, David Bortolussi, said.<\/p>\n
A2 Milk said the contribution of a2 Milk fresh milk in New Zealand to its financial results was \u201cimmaterial\u201d.<\/p>\n
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