Fonterra
Northland farmer responds to the Fonterra profit announcement
Northland dairy farmer, Evan Smeath breeds jersey cows and gives his response to Fonterra's $659 million profit. Audio
Fonterra posts profit after two years of deficits
Fonterra has posted a profit of $659 million, following two straight annual losses. The turnaround has come from the company restructuring, improved sales and better margins. The dairy company also… Audio
Fonterra back in black
In a big turnaround from last year's loss of $605 million Fonterra has announced a full year profit of $659 million. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says 2019/20 was a good year for the Co-op, with profit… Audio
Dairy trainee of the year takes the reins on Fairlie farm
Even though Nicola Blowey's parents sold their dairy farm in Devon just before she was born, farming has remained in her veins. After studying agriculture in the UK she came to South Canterbury to… Audio
Fonterra has strong first half, but holds back on payout
Dairy cooperative, Fonterra, has reported a strong first half profit, but won't be paying an interim dividend given the uncertainty posed by the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Audio
Fonterra looking to sell more assets
Dairy giant Fonterra is looking to sell more assets as it continues to work on turning around the business. Audio
Fonterra raises farmgate milk price with improved first quarter
Fonterra says an increase in milk prices will put pressure on the dairy co-op's profits, which have risen significantly in the first quarter. Audio
'Some mud needs to be thrown' - farmers at Fonterra AGM
Fonterra shareholders are frustrated and want accountability after turbulent times for the country's biggest company.
About 200 farmers gathered in Invercargill for the dairy giant's annual general… Audio
Further asset sales on cards for Fonterra to reduce debt
Fonterra is planning more cost-cutting measures and asset sales to further reduce its debt. Audio
New Zealand business: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What helps drive good decision-making in successful New Zealand businesses, and what happens when companies get it wrong? Dr Ralph Bathurst has written a book detailing the stories of Kiwi companies… Audio
Fonterra has lifted its forecast milk payout
Fonterra has lifted its forecast milk payout for the coming season by 30 cents to between $6.55 and $7.55 a kilo of milk solids. Audio
Fonterra steps up presence in India as part of strategic push
Fonterra is wasting no time in putting its new back to basics strategy to work, with the launch of a food service business in India. Audio
Mercury CEO Fraser Whineray to join Fonterra
Fraser Whineray will take up the newly-created role of chief operating officer at the dairy co-operative next year.
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod talks to Kathryn about Fonterra's new strategy, the end of Jetstar's regional services, banks trialling provincial hubs and the Taxpayers' Union's appeal for donations. Audio
Fonterra changes its business strategy after posting huge loss
Dairy giant Fonterra says its moving its focus from global dominance to be a national champion taking our dairy to the world on the back of posting massive loss for the year. Audio
Economist optimistic about Fonterra's future
New Zealand's biggest company is changing its mindset. Fonterra has written off 826 million dollars from its assets as it looks to clear the decks and scale back. Fonterra chief executive Miles… Audio
Economist optimistic about Fonterra's future
New Zealand's biggest company is changing its mindset. Fonterra has written off $826 million from its assets as it looks to clear the decks and scale back. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell told… Audio
Fonterra's posts $605m loss and announces it's back to basics
Fonterra has posted a net loss of $605 million, at the lower end of the forecast range, largely due to asset writedowns of $826m. Karyn asks Professor Keith Woodford with expertise in Farm Management… Audio
Fonterra goes back to basics after $605m loss
Dairy giant Fonterra is promising to get back to basics after unveiling a $605 million annual loss.
New Zealand's biggest company has written off $826 million from mainly overseas assets as it looks… Video, Audio
Fonterra charts new course after horror losses
Fonterra has reported a 605-million dollar loss for the year and is now looking to refocus its efforts on its core New Zealand business to turn things around. Audio