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.
4th June 2026 Dairy / InnovationWaikato-based company Four Leaves Co’s Lullaa NZSmartMilk has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing Innovation category at the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026.
18th May 2026 Dairy / YiliA look into the newly filed financial statements for its two primary New Zealand pillars – Westland Dairy Company and Oceania Dairy show who did the heavy lifting behind the record results.
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6th May 2026 Dairy / OpinionImported butter is now cheaper than New Zealand exports. Is this a relief to shoppers and a risk to farmers’ social licence, asks Simplicity’s Shamubeel Eaqub.
16th April 2026 Dairy / FonterraPāmu is set to make a bumper return to the government this year, boosted by a $10m special dividend following Fonterra’s Mainland Group sale.
16th April 2026 Dairy / MeatBeef cattle numbers increased in 2025, while the number of sheep and dairy cattle dipped slightly, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
30th March 2026 Dairy / M&ATwo big dairy sector deals are set to complete tomorrow, as Fonterra’s $4.2bn Mainland sale to French dairy giant and Lactalis and Synlait’s North Island asset sale both complete.
13th March 2026 Dairy / InvestmentA new $20.9m public private partnership aiming to unlock dairy and beef industry opportunities has been launched.
19th February 2026 DairyThe latest Global Dairy Trade auction held this week saw the GDT Price Index rise 3.6%.
23rd October 2025 Dairy / FonterraFonterra is ploughing $75m to increase its butter production as it chases higher value sales in the ingredients and foodservice channels.
