Fonterra is developing a new range of products to appeal to Asian markets including candy cheese, low salt cheese, and medicinal lactose.

New Zealand export log prices rose for a third straight month in November, aided by low shipping rates and demand from China.

Kiwi exporters are confident about 2017 despite uncertainties after Brexit and President-elect Donald Trump.

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is in the early stages of growing kiwifruit in China, the fruit's native home.

COMMENT: The politics of President Obama's signature trade deal simply became too toxic for Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's stance on trade in a world where countries are putting up more barriers could be serious for New Zealand says Graeme Wheeler.

Exporters are anxiously waiting to see whether Trump's rhetoric during the election campaign translates into policy

A survey of business conditions by the NZMEA has reported confidence in the sector falling to its lowest level in more than 2 1/2 years years.

New Zealand butcher Hellers is selling its pre-cooked sausages to Australian supermarket chain Costco.

Fonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.

Dairy farmers have warned a Senate inquiry Australia could soon be importing milk from NZ if their dairy crisis deepens.

Tourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.

International dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.

Britain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.

The decline is the first in five auctions.

New Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August.

New Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Manufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.

New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.

Ministry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.

New Zealand export log prices slid to an eight-month low in August as a stronger local currency and higher shipping rates dented returns.

COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.

China's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.

The new season is predicted to be the biggest New Zealand has ever seen.

Chinese regulations that caused upheaval in New Zealand's infant formula industry two years ago are set to be extended to honey and wine exporters.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its exports to China were due to resume this week.

Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.

Ports of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.

World dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.

New Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.