AgribusinessDanone: Fonterra misled usFrench food giant Danone was "lulled into a false sense of security" by allegedly misleading information Fonterra gave it months before the botulism scare.23 Jun 09:12 PM
AgribusinessFonterra bids to halt Danone legal actionFonterra's attempt to suspend the legal action it is facing from Danone over last year's botulism scare is due to be heard today in the High Court.22 Jun 09:42 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGrowth will keep rate hikes comingStrong growth in construction led to a 1.0 per cent rise in gross domestic product (GDP) in the March 2014 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today.18 Jun 11:08 PM
Agribusiness$1.4b quarterly surplus a recordNew Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.18 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra taps China boss for new global ingredients roleFonterra Cooperative Group has tapped the president of its China operations, Kelvin Wickham, to head up the newly created global ingredients18 Jun 03:46 AM
BDBDAgribusinessStrong growth for NZ economy tippedThe economy probably accelerated in the first quarter, supporting the central bank's view that it must press on with interest rate increases to keep inflation at bay.15 Jun 08:14 PM
AgribusinessVelvet touch needed as Wilkins keep eyes on ChinaIt's a long way from netball hoops to jumping through the hoops of doing business in China but farmer Mike Wilkins is aiming as carefully as his former Silver Fern wife.15 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers buoyant despite potential dairy dropThe mood among farmers at this year’s annual national Fieldays was buoyant, despite the prospect of a drop in the dairy payout in the coming year, event organisers said.14 Jun 03:28 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra hit with $150k botulism fineFonterra has been slapped with a $150,000 fine for breaching disclosure requirements to the NZX over the botulism false alarm last August.12 Jun 10:30 PM
AgribusinessKiwi firm 'Fairest Fairtrader'A New Zealand business that champions ethically sourced food and beverages has been crowned the "Fairest Fairtrader" at a set of international awards.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNutricia NZ profit slides 97 per cent in 2013Nutricia, the New Zealand infant formula unit of French food maker Danone, posted a 97 per cent drop in profit in 2013.12 Jun 02:30 AM
AgribusinessAvocado sales hit record $136 millionNew Zealand avocado sales hit $136 million in the season ended April 30, double the previous season's, and setting new records in the export and domestic markets.09 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade near highThe terms of trade reached the most favourable levels for more than 40 years in the March quarter as export prices rose and import prices fell.03 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ water rejected in EmiratesWaiwera mineral water destined for the United Arab Emirates was relabelled to sell in New Zealand after claims the water was unsafe.31 May 07:38 PM
AgribusinessFonterra sets $7.00 seasonal milk priceFonterra has set an opening milk price of $7.00 per kg of milksolids for the 2014/15 season and revised down its forecast for the current season.27 May 09:45 PM
OpinionCraig Armitage: China vital to export growth planChina is now New Zealand's largest trading partner and expansion of economic links with this country will be vital to the New Zealand Government's goal.27 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessExports drive trade surplus to $1.2bExports exceeded imports by $534 million last month, pushing the annual trade surplus to $1.2 billion, its largest since July 2011.26 May 05:30 PM
AgribusinessGolden times return for kiwifruit tradeNew disease-resistant variety helps industry bounce back from devastating Psa scourgeNeil Trebilco, president of NZ Kiwifruit Growers.25 May 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessComvita annual profit rises 3.3pcComvita, which produces health products from manuka honey and olive leaves, lifted annual profit 3.3 percent.22 May 11:11 PM
AgribusinessComvita buys Timaru-based NZ HoneyNatural health products company Comvita said it had agreed to buy NZ Honey from NZ Honey Producers Co-Operative in a $12.3m.21 May 10:07 PM
AgribusinessMilk price slide tippedDairy farmers can expect to see a drop in the milk price to around $7 a kg of milk solids .21 May 05:30 PM
AgribusinessRoadblock ahead for NZ log pricesNew Zealand log prices appear to have levelled out after a strong run over the last year.19 May 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBig wineries look to tap Chinese marketHawkes Bay wine producers are joining forces to try to cash in on the growing wine market in China.19 May 05:30 PM
