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A2 locks in Pōkeno plant as China greenlights formula slots 22nd June 2026 /

A2 locks in Pōkeno plant as China greenlights formula slots

A2 Milk hits a major regulatory milestone in its China strategy, officially securing the final sign-off needed to bring its new domestic manufacturing facility fully into the fold.


NZ opting out of IMF joint standard 6th August 2024 /

NZ opting out of IMF joint standard

New Zealand will implement its own infant formula standard, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard has confirmed, in a move that would side-step controversial labelling requirements.


Aus says no amendment: NZ to go its own way on IMF labelling 26th July 2024 /

Aus says no amendment: NZ to go its own way on IMF labelling

New Zealand and Australia look set to be parting ways on controversial infant milk formula labelling, following a trans-Tasman Food Ministers meeting in Adelaide yesterday.


ComCom holds position on IMF advertising 12th October 2023 /

ComCom holds position on IMF advertising

The Commerce Commission is minded to approve an application from the Infant Nutrition Council (INC) seeking authorisation for an arrangement allowing the INC to restrict its members from advertising and marketing formula products for infants aged up to 12 months old.


No dice from FDA for NZ dairy companies 10th August 2022 /

No dice from FDA for NZ dairy companies

The dairy company’s share price drops 10% after the FDA defers applications to import infant milk formula into the US.