3rd November 2026 DairyNew Zealand’s dairy sector has surpassed two billion kilograms of milksolids for the first time, hitting 2.02 billion kgMS in the 2025/26 season, up 4.5% year-on-year.
2nd November 2026 Dairy / EventsAuckland’s city centre is set to welcome a major influx of primary sector leaders when the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit convenes this month.
30th October 2026 Dairy / FonterraFonterra has upgraded its forecast farmgate milk price for the 2026/27 season, followed back-to-back price gains on Global Dairy Trade.
21st October 2026 Dairy / SynlaitUnder-pressure dairy processor appoints acting chief executive officer Leon Fung into the role permanently.
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5th October 2026 Dairy / RecallTip Top Ice Cream Company is recalling a specific batch of Jelly Tip 6 Pack due to the possible presence of bacteria, namely Bacillus cereus.
28th September 2026 Dairy / SynlaitTroubled dairy processor Synlait Milk has clawed back some of its losses after a second-half turnaround that has helped stabilise the business following a disastrous start to the year.
16th September 2026 Dairy / FoodSouthThe New Zealand Food Innovation Network has a major new processing capability at its FoodSouth facility, with dairy product processing now officially included within its MPI-registered Risk Management Programme.
10th September 2026 Dairy / GovernmentThe Ministry for Primary Industries has published an updated Dairy Sector Roadmap, with amendments taking effect from 9 September 2026.
28th August 2026 Dairy / RabobankFonterra tumbles down Rabobank’s ranking of top global dairy firms by turnover, falling three spots to tenth following its Mainland business sale.
30th June 2026 Dairy / LactalisLactalis-Mainland Dairy has officially opened its new multi-temperature distribution centre in Christchurch, concluding a strategic supply chain consolidation for its South Island operations.
25th June 2026 Dairy / OPen Country DairyOpen Country Dairy is bolstering its value-add processing capabilities, unveiling plans for a second butter plant as it capitalises on evolving global demand for milk fat.
