Fonterra
Competition authority green-lights dairy deal
The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission will not stand in the way of dairy business Lactalis in its potential bid to acquire Fonterra.
Processors increasing milk prices
Dairy processers are continuing to increase their milk prices for the 2025-26 season, with some processors raising their prices by 30 cents.
Prices impacted by domestic outlook
Dairy processors have declared opening prices for the 2025-26 season, but are blaming changing consumer behaviour and the rising cost of living for the lower-than-hoped prices.
‘Bittersweet’ result for milk farmers
Colac district farmers involved in a class action against Fonterra Australia over its infamous 2016 price cuts have dubbed the outcome “bittersweet”.
Demand still high for milk
Saputo Dairy Australia and Fonterra have announced their opening milk prices for the 2023-24 milk season, with the milk processors anticipating an increase in global demand.
National awards for district dairy companies
Colac and district dairy companies have cleaned up at national awards.
Cobden wins on big stage
Cobden’s Fonterra site workers have cause for celebration after taking home a whopping 18 national medals for their locally-made products.
Fonterra’s ownership review
Dairy co-operative Fonterra is considering selling off large chunks of its ownership to outside investors to raise capital for its New Zealand-based business.