NZ export limbo but China demand high
New Zealand dairy exports remain stuck on Chinese wharves, more than three weeks since Fonterra's botulism contamination crisis erupted.
New Zealand dairy exports remain stuck on Chinese wharves, more than three weeks since Fonterra's botulism contamination crisis erupted.
A new Tourism New Zealand 100% Pure campaign is unlikely to be tarnished by the recent Fonterra botulism scare and could even help repair overseas perceptions of Godzone, a marketing expert says.
When it comes to the Chinese consumer, most people don't know what they're talking about.
World dairy prices rose 2.3pc in the latest overnight auction, suggesting overseas buyers aren't fazed by the latest milk scare.
The contamination scares that have hit New Zealand's two biggest dairy co-operatives this month will cause Chinese consumers to "think twice".
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it is exploring interim measures to strengthen consumer assurances about dairy production after the recent food contamination scares.
For those from other parts of the world, how are we different from Australia? Our flag is a major branding problem, writes Malcolm Wright.
China quarantines Westland Milk product after tests show levels exceed permissible limit.
Is 100% Pure just a marketing slogan coined to attract tourists to New Zealand?
Culture - it's a word that can be filled with meaning or thrown about in a way that means nothing at all.
Trade Minister Tim Groser warns further international bans on New Zealand dairy exports remain a real threat after the Fonterra botulism scare.
The Fonterra contamination scare has claimed its first scalp with Gary Romano, Managing Director NZ Milk Products, resigning with immediate effect.
Some in the PR world prefer the more crude approach to crisis management, writes Fran O'Sullivan. That's the front up, fess up and (give us a) fair go to carry them through.
Fallout from the Fonterra botulism scare serves as a timely reminder of the value of New Zealand's international reputation.
The Government plans to force a largely forgotten five-year-old bill through Parliament in three weeks to allow a short, sharp "Government inquiry" into the Fonterra botulism scare.
Damage to the brand not yet known, boss says, as rivals report boosted sales on back of infant formula recall.
New Zealand's 100 per cent Pure image is suddenly being questioned by its loyal Chinese customers, writes Hua Dong.
An environmental campaigner's complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority over Tourism New Zealand's '100% Pure' slogan is due to be reheard this week.
Ralph Norris is to lead Fonterra Cooperative Group's board inquiry into the botulism contamination scare.
The Cabinet will today discuss establishing a commission of inquiry into the Fonterra food safety crisis, but it may be a week away from finalising details.
A reflective David Bain. Fonterra always made it clear it was in the business of making dairy products, not friends. Even its milk-in-schools programme was acknowledged as a strategy to build consumers of the future.