Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.

Slipping share of milk supply market raises shareholder concern.

Fonterra co-op model not suited to running a consumer business, says chairman.

Two major industry organisations support growing more SunGold overseas.

Pay rises are on the cards for the chair, directors and watchdog councillors.

Chief executive Miles Hurrell says there's 'significant' interest.

New Zealand and Australian milk production is off to the strongest season start in years.

Different interpretations of shareholder survey results.

Retaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.

Balance sheet also supports increased dividend target says Northington Partners.

Independent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.

A 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.

Pirate kiwifruit: Zespri challenged in identifying where the fruit is going.

It didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.

Demand for precision farming support offers 'enormous potential for growth'.

A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.

But they may not get it until well into next year.

NZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.

Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.

'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.

The global marketer says overseas growers deliver significant benefits back home.

Most of the rises among regional New Zealand staffers.

Bulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.

Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.

Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.

A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.

Dairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.

Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.

Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.

Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.

Tatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.

One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.

The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.

Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.

Terevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.

Private capitalists including Graeme Hart, corporates, state-owned firms put down roots.

But there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.

Open Country Dairy says insufficient electricity supply now a certainty for NZ.

Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.

Expected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.

India and New Zealand are seeing good opportunities to work together.

US says its cheese exports were "impressively" up across all major varieties.

Canterbury company set to continue its 70 years of family history and values.

Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.

Review of 17-year-old system finds quota unused, sheep and goat milk exports shut out.

China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.

Watchdog council eyes pressure on business performance in Q4 as price relativities narrow.

Price of Fonterra farmer-owned shares surged over possible consumer business sale.

Industry reacts to talk of major Fonterra shake-up.

Shareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.

Commitment shores up NZ resilience to expected global supply chain turbulence.

The buyer of the beloved New Zealand icecream label sold by Fonterra is on a growth path.

But any divergence should be no surprise, the chairman says.

Fonterra is expected to deliver on commitments, says shareholder council.

Exporters may be directly or indirectly affected via supply chain demands.

UK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.

NZ needs to earn more from exports to meet Kiwis' expectations of the standard of living.

Company eyes new bioactive product markets after a $70m expansion.

Costco and Walmart lap up Westgold butter, what's next for this NZ brand?

Fonterra has been the dominant player in the market since its formation.

China is on track to become the third largest milk-producing country.

US agencies say there's no risk to milk.

A Jarden analyst says there is plenty of potential for capital management.

Fonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.

The electric fence inventor is making its debut in the home consumer market.

Big potential in both markets as sales top $1 billion last season.

Prospects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.

Industry alignment of growers and shareholders seen as major challenge ahead.

Global marketer also reports record grower returns forecast for this season.

US Dairy Export Council expects NZ won’t be as 'aggressive' on price as in 2023.

More than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.