Clinical trials are underway for a New Zealand-developed medical ice cream called ReCharge to assist chemotherapy patients in combatting the side effects of the treatment.
Fonterra has confirmed a $NZ5.20/kg milk solids payout for its farmers in the 2008-2009 season, and said directors have held back a further one cent/kg, equivalent to $US12.81 million ($A14.67 million).
Global dairy expoter Fonterra has announced it expects to see the dairy market rally after a year during which prices tumbled.
Fonterra has announced it will appeal the NZ Commerce Commission’s latest ruling in the dispute between the company, The Grate Kiwi Cheese Company and the Kaimai Cheese Company.
Fonterra has launched a new satiety water across the Tasman. Made with milk protein, it is a first for the market, writes Desi Corbett.
Fonterra has become the first manufacturing company in Victoria to be issued a Corporate Licence from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Following in the footsteps of the American government, Fonterra has laid plans to begin stockpiling surplus milk powder.
Fonterra's management has said the company is appalled by findings stating that four Sanlu managers deliberately released baby formula contaminated with melamine, resulting in the deaths of six infants in China.
Fonterra has completed its previously announced acquisition of the licence to manufacture, market and sell Nestlé's Ski yoghurt in Australia from National Foods.
Fonterra is planning to build a 45,000t drystore and a 17,000t coolstore near Dunedin for milk freight.